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Small-Block Project: 1967 Dodge Dart GT

The Dodge Dart GT, produced between 1963 and 1969, was a sporty version of the Mopar compact. It was offered with either a Slant-Six engine or a small-block V8. Later, the GTS arrived with a 383 cubic inch engine… more»

LeMans Survivor: 1971 Pontiac T-37

Pontiac dropped the Tempest nameplate on its mid-size cars into the 1970 model year. Looking to offer a bare-bones model of the LeMans, the T-37 replaced it for the rest of 1970 and all of 1971. Three body styles… more»

Field Find: 1923 Buick Tourer Project

Finding a hundred-year-old anything is notable, but a car? One hundred and three, to be exact; well, that’s over the top! But that’s the case with this 1923 Buick Tourer. I believe this is a model 23-Six-45, but I… more»

Good Buy or Goodbye? 1975 Lincoln Continental

For more than 80 years, the Continental was a major fixture in the Lincoln lineup. For the fifth generation that ran from 1970 to 1979, they were bigger than ever, sharing their platform with the Mercury Marquis and Ford… more»

17k-Mile Land Yacht: 1962 Buick Electra 225

The Electra was Buick’s top-of-the-line automobile from 1959 to 1990. And the 225 was the cream of the crop, measuring in at so many inches (just shy of 19 feet). The second generation was in production from 1961 to… more»

Original Owner? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

One of the positives for fans of Tri-Five Chevrolets is that they are still somewhat plentiful, with a few good deals to be had on nice drivers if you scour the marketplace carefully.  This 1956 Bel Air here on… more»

Sports Versus Sporty: 1987 Buick LeSabre T-Type

Among my legions of car colleagues, the T-Type line from Buick in the 1980s is one that generates a certain type of response: “I wouldn’t mind owning one, but I’m not going to hunt for it.” In other words,… more»

Mobile Data Center: 1985 Revcon Motorhome

One of the more diverse categories of old vehicles is the wasteland of motorhomes and RVs. These land dinosaurs were once the stuff of dreams for people with wanderlust, and the pinnacle of a purchase for anyone who felt… more»

First Week Pony: 1964½ Ford Mustang

When Ford unveiled the Mustang on April 17th, 1964, it caused a showroom stampede. Potential customers inundated dealerships, eager to hand over their cash to take one home. Our featured car is one such vehicle, driven off the lot… more»

389 Tri-Power: 1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible

Regardless of how history evolves, a “first” will always remain in the record book. Such is the case in the automotive world: while there have been many potent muscle cars, the 1964 Pontiac GTO is considered the father of… more»

383-Equipped: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda

This 1967 Plymouth Barracuda spent the 1990s on the drag strip, but the current owner returned it to its rightful place on our roads. It presents well as a driver-grade classic, while its engine bay houses a 383ci V8… more»

Ford V8 Transplant: 1988 Dodge Raider

The 1988 Dodge Raider was a competent performer with impressive off-road capabilities. However, many people craved more power than the factory four-cylinder motor could provide. The seller has taken matters into their own hands, swapping out the four for… more»

55k Mile Survivor: 1959 Pontiac Star Chief

When a seller uses terms like calling his or her offering one of the finest examples in the world, it quickly sets expectations to a point that they sometimes aren’t met once a potential buyer digs in and checks… more»

Short-Bed Survivor: 1967 International B200 Travelette 4×4

Crew-cab pickups are everywhere today, but in 1967 they were far less common. Add four-wheel drive, an unusually short pickup bed, and decades of service with the United States Air Force, and this International becomes something considerably more interesting… more»

Woods Dweller: 1971 Dodge Charger

Chrysler redesigned its mid-size cars, the B-bodies, in 1971, giving them a fuselage shape. And the hoods got longer, and the deck lids got shorter. The Charger was the only mid-size 2-door hardtop at that point (excluding the Super… more»

Older Restoration: 1962 Dodge Lancer GT

Plymouth entered the compact car scene in 1960 with the Valiant. The engineering was period correct, even with the Slant-Six engine. But the styling was a bit weird, which was generally the Chrysler way in those days. Dodge wanted… more»