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V8/5-Speed: 1987 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

Defining the end of The Malaise Era has long been a topic of debate, with many knowledgeable individuals providing answers with compelling supporting evidence. Some feel that the appearance of the 1984 Buick Grand National was the catalyst, while… more»

1968 Mercury Cougar Barn Find With 45,756 Genuine Miles

Opening a barn or shed and coming face-to-face with a lost classic car is a wonderful experience. It is heightened further if the vehicle is unmolested and has a low odometer reading. That is the case with this 1968… more»

56K-Mile Bustleback: 1987 Lincoln Continental

“Lincoln Continental. The first thing you’ll notice is that everybody else does.”, says a period Lincoln advertisement for this downsized, bustleback four-door-only luxury car. I really like this generation of the Lincoln Continental, this is another model that has… more»

Running Project: 1973 Avanti II

Seldom do automobiles get a second life, but the Studebaker Avanti did. After the company’s demise, two former dealers bought sufficient initial Studebaker manufacturing capacity to keep the car going as the Avani II for many years to come…. more»

One-Owner Project: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

Although some vehicle values have recently taken a beating in the classic market, the 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra isn’t one of them. Like many of its Fox-Body brethren, prices continue heading north at an alarming rate. At least,… more»

No Reserve: 1956 Chevrolet Corvette

After faltering steps during its first years of production, Chevrolet’s C1 Corvette underwent significant changes for the 1956 model year. Not only did it receive an entirely new body, but lifting the hood would reveal nothing but a V8…. more»

Rare Gran Sport Variant: 1968 Buick GS California

I’m guessing almost everyone who’s even a modest muscle car fan has at least heard of the Buick Gran Sport.  In a nutshell, it was sort of an attempt to rid the company of a mindset they thought had… more»

Hot Rod Fire Truck! 1946 Seagrave Custom

With competition heating up in your local car club’s Hot Rod Fire Truck category, this 1946 Seagrave represents a definitive “mic drop.” The Gloucester City, New Jersey custom features a Cummins turbodiesel, 28 inch wheels with low-profile rubber, and… more»

135 Original Miles? 1984 Dodge Ram D100

The seller of this 1984 Dodge Ram D100 pickup is sitting on an incredibly unusual find as the odometer reading indicates there are just 135 miles on this truck. We have certainly heard stories of the truck that grandpa… more»

24k Mile 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air 283 V8 3-Speed

This subject car is a trip down memory lane for me, back in the day, my father had a ’63 Chevy BelAir like this four-door sedan. He only had it a few years and my memory is vague though… more»

18k Mile 1977 Lincoln Continental Town Car

Ford’s Lincoln division made the fifth-generation Continental for a decade, from 1970 to 1979. It may be sacrilege for those of you who are a bit older than I am, if that’s even possible, but this is what I… more»

Humpty Dumpty: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda

Plymouth gave the Barracuda an extreme makeover in 1970 and sales increased by 50% to nearly 49,000 units. In that mix was the ‘Cuda performance hardtop with a 383 cubic inch V8 and a 4-speed transmission, a rare combination… more»

Shorty Drop-Top! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

For some reason, a 1957 Chevy seems like a popular choice when it comes to building a “shorty” – a car that’s had its midsection taken out. That creates a shorter wheelbase that eliminates seating capacity for rear passengers…. more»

Nice Project? 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra

Don’t let that split lip (bumper) fool you, this 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra looks better than what the photos will lead you to believe. Sure, it’s faded and there’s surface rust, but hey, that’s patina! Just kidding,… more»

Parked in ’87: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Wagon

Rare doesn’t always mean valuable, but rare can certainly mean cool. This 1962 Chevrolet Corvair station wagon has been in the seller’s care since 1987 when he parked it in the garage as a running vehicle. He claims there… more»

Running Project Truck: 1986 Chevrolet C-10

The Chevrolet C-10 is about as perfect as it gets for a starter project truck. You can still buy a ratty one without serious rust for reasonable money, and while they are clearly no longer as cheap as they… more»

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