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One-Off Convertible: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro RS

Chevrolet redesigned its popular pony car, the Camaro, in 1970. While the automobile was sleeker in appearance than before, it was only available as a coupe as the drop-top version had been discontinued. The original owner of this Camaro… more»

1969 Shasta 17-Foot Starflyte Trailer

A 17-foot trailer with a bathroom (toilet and shower) is all most of us need for a good road trip. This 1969 Shasta Starflyte is light enough that most small pickups or SUVs could easily pull it. The seller… more»

Really Red: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

One comment on my recent write-up of a 1976 Ford Elite stood out to me — “If the law of percentages was driving the number of low-mileage Elites out there, we’d be seeing more than twice as many low-mileage… more»

Recent Restoration: 1967 Ford Mustang Inline-6

Ford introduced the Mustang mid-way through 1964 and in the next two-and-a-half years would sell more than 1.2 million copies. So, saying that the new pony car was a huge success would almost be an understatement. The automobile received… more»

Get Away From It All: 1962 Shasta Compact Trailer

In 1941, just before America got involved in WWII, Shasta started making camping trailers and they’re still going strong today. With remote working a reality today, get away from it all in this 1962 Shasta Compact trailer! It’s listed… more»

Pre-Mustang: 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint

Ford introduced its first compact car in 1960, the Falcon. It would be the market leader in sales right out of the gate. But until mid-1963, you could only get a Falcon with a six-cylinder engine. Enter the “1963… more»

1,313 Miles? 1988 Oldsmobile Toronado

This 1988 Oldsmobile Toronado is from an interesting era, but I guess every era is interesting in one way or another. GM downsized the fourth-generation (1986-1992) Toronado just as gas prices dropped below $1.00 a gallon. The seller has… more»

X11 Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

In the 1987 film Planes Trains and Automobiles, John Candy delivers one of his classic lines after almost destroying their car. “I thought it would be a lot worse than this. They’ll be able to buff this out, no… more»

Real U-Code 455: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442

1972 was anything but a pinnacle year for muscle cars in general, with high-priced insurance and increasing emission standards creating a dual whammy that was really starting to take its toll on the decline of performance-oriented vehicles by this… more»

Amazing Barn Find! 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2

Just when you think all the “good” barn find muscle cars are gone or too far gone, we encounter something like this long-parked, highly-original 4-4-2. Wearing a registration from 1978, the 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 Sports Coupe in Lexington, South… more»

L78 375 HP: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396

The L78 396 V8 engine was only available in the Chevrolet Nova for three years: 1968, 1969, and 1970. After that, the most you could get from the factory was a 350 V8 as the muscle car segment of… more»

Lightly Restored Driver: 1990 Jeep Wagoneer

This 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is a mildly restored example that hails from California and sports beautiful rust-free sheetmetal. The seller has made some major improvements inside and out and is only being offered for sale due to the… more»

Factory Hairdryer: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo

It is an age-old battle. Whenever one person invents a better mousetrap, another invents a better mouse. Such was the case for American auto manufacturers during the 1970s and 1980s. The better mousetrap was tightening government emission regulations, while… more»

No Reserve Project: 1979 Ford Bronco

The second-generation Ford Bronco remains a bit of a sleeper in the collector vehicle marketplace. In the case of a model with multiple generations, the later vehicles are generally more affordable, but for how long? The earliest Broncos are… more»

Spotless Driver: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

It is a debate that will undoubtedly span the ages. Which is the better ownership prospect, an original survivor or a spotless driver-grade classic? That is the one posed by this 1969 Mustang Mach 1. There is no questioning… more»

Award Winner: 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442

This 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 belongs to a genuinely passionate Oldsmobile enthusiast. There can be no doubting that because it is 1-of-28 vehicles in their collection wearing the Olds badge. They need to downsize, choosing to list this award-winning… more»

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