Back in the 1950s, Cadillac made a lot of wild-looking automobiles. But a station wagon wasn’t one of them. Like this 1959 Cadillac “Wagon DeVille” that began life as a 1959 Oldsmobile Fiesta 4-door station wagon. Substantial grafting work… more»
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Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
The Judge Clone Project: 1968 Pontiac GTO
Several muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s have been the subject of clones over the years. Such as a routine 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu turning into a Chevelle SS 396. Another might be the Pontiac GTO becoming “The… more»
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 61 Comments
25k Miles? 1967 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
At more than eighteen and a half feet long, you won’t have to worry about not standing out driving around in this 1967 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, as just the land-yacht size and styling will be enough to draw plenty… more»
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Restomod or Restore? 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
Many of us have been in the unenviable position of realizing we’re running out of time to finish a project. That, and the fact that we’d rather have the money in our bank account than sitting in a project… more»
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Arizona Squarebody: 1994 Ford Bronco XL
The Ford Bronco may be enjoying a rebirth of sorts with the latest generation model popping up in suburban strip malls and high school parking lots everywhere, but it’s the last gasp of the fifth-generation model that holds the… more»
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Road Runner Clone: 1971 Plymouth Satellite
This 1971 Plymouth Satellite may have begun life as an ordinary family car. The VIN decodes it as having had a 318 cubic inch V8 from the factory. But today, it wears older Road Runner identification and a 400… more»
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Upgraded V8? 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
Choosing the right candidate for towing or off-road adventures can be challenging, but sometimes, the right vehicle appears unexpectedly. Such is the case with this 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT. It is a dry-climate classic with no rust issues…. more»
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 51 Comments
371 Tri-Power Project: 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Wagon
The idea of a muscle Wagon must have seemed like an oxymoron to some potential buyers in the 1950s, but Oldsmobile gave the concept a fair shake with the 1957 Super 88 Fiesta Wagon. The standard 371ci V8 under… more»
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Missing in Action for 20 Years: 1936 Ford Cabriolet
In many ads, sellers will claim that their car is 1 of some number of survivors of that particular make and model. While those numbers are probably in the ballpark, it never ceases to amaze us just how many… more»
Feb 27, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Original Fuelie: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
Some project candidates tick so many of the right boxes for enthusiasts that it is easy to understand why they generate strong interest. Take this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette as a prime example. It is a desirable Split Window Coupe,… more»
Feb 27, 2024 • Auctions • 42 Comments
46k Miles and No Reserve: 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
Yes, they’re called granny cars and grandpa cars, because most of the buyers were in fact older, but guess what? Lucy and Harry wanted a big, roomy, comfortable, and reliable car, and the Mercury Grand Marquis checked all of… more»
Feb 27, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Kansas Estate Find: 1948 Willys Jeep 4×4 Pickup
Willys-Overland sure made some desirable vehicles, my favorite of which would be their line of 4×4 pickups. They’re primitive by today’s standards, but I didn’t even have to say that, and that’s what is a big attraction for me…. more»
Feb 27, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
28k Original Miles: 1979 Ford F-150 4×4 Pickup
Sitting in this shed is a classic hiding a secret. The 1979 F-150 Pickup looks tired but is a solid vehicle requiring restoration or preservation. It has served its owners well as a farm truck, and the lack of… more»
Feb 27, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Dual-Carburetors! 1957 Plymouth Fury Project
The Fury debuted in 1956 as a high-end, 2-door hardtop version of the Plymouth Belvedere. By 1959, it would become the flagship of the brand, just like the Impala over at Chevrolet. In 1957, Chrysler treated its products to… more»
Feb 27, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Clear-Coated Patina: 1960 Ford F-100 4×4 292 V8
If you want patina, this is patina! And it isn’t going anywhere, at least for a while, as it’s been clear-coated to preserve it as much as possible. There isn’t any big rust to speak of, as in rust… more»
Feb 27, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
No Reserve Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger
The seller of this 1970 Dodge Challenger tells us right away that his Mopar knowledge is limited, but he sure knows a rusty car when one comes around as the proclamation is made that every piece of metal here… more»
