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No Smokey Here: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am

I normally wouldn’t cover a second-gen Pontiac Trans Am. The reason is simple, there are just so many of them and we have covered them extensively. And once you get beyond the Super-Duty era (’73-’74), the go just isn’t… more»

1 of 353: 1971 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler

The Cyclone was Mercury’s mid-size muscle car in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It began as a compact in 1964 and was promoted to an intermediate in 1968. Demand would quickly dissipate when higher insurance rates would suppress… more»

390 Equipped! 1968 Ford F-250 Ranger Camper Special

Some really cool things were happening at Ford in the pickup department for 1968, not the least being the addition of a pair of more powerful V8s that replaced the previous year’s 352.  While there were still a couple… more»

Realtor’s Ride: 1977 Cadillac DeVille

The Cadillac DeVille has historically been a car that many individuals aspire to own. Particularly in the leisure suite 70s when personal luxury coupes were all the rage, the DeVille rose to prominence as a serious status symbol. That’s… more»

One Family Owned: 1975 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

Square Body pickups are very popular. This 1975 Chevrolet Silverado 1/2 ton pickup is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is listed for sale here on eBay. It has 5 days remaining in the auction and has already been… more»

Forest Find: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Somewhat like myself, the First Generation Mustang grew bigger and heavier with each passing year. Unlike me, buyers could still order a 1973 Mustang Mach 1 with an engine that made the car fleet of foot. That is the… more»

Quintessential Old Car? 1953 Buick Special

Years ago when the concept of an “old car” came up it was often one that looked like this 1953 Buick Special. And I guess that’s because years ago, there were a lot of old, similar cars sitting in… more»

427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

If buyers had the money, they could order a new Corvette in 1968 loaded with factory options. The original owner of this classic didn’t stop by equipping it with a desirable drivetrain, ticking enough boxes on the Order Form… more»

17K Original Miles: 1988 Mercury Cougar XR7

The Mercury Cougar of the 1980s was an interesting specimen, just like its badge-engineered sibling, the Lincoln Mark VII. Both of these cars featured bulbous bodywork over luxurious interiors while purporting to be a crossover of sport and luxury…. more»

Rebuilt 400: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am Colonnade Coupe

For decades, the American automotive industry survived in a virtual vacuum. Companies like Ford and General Motors enjoyed a strong presence on foreign shores, but marques from Europe and Asia failed to impact the North American market. That changed… more»

Almost Mint! 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix SE

By the late ’80s, many youthful car buyers had no memory of the classic muscle car age, and manufacturers rebranded “excitement” as something related to style and image rather than metrics like acceleration. Against that backdrop, this 1989 Pontiac… more»

Winged Project: 1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

Maybe my eyes are deceiving me but this bat-winged 1959 Chevrolet Impala convertible looks like it’s sagging in its middle. And if it’s not, it probably should be. And the seller reminds us, “If you’re looking at ad you… more»

Numbers-Matching 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Bluesman Little Milton sang a tune called “Age Ain’t Nothin’ But A Number” back in the early eighties, but sadly, this doesn’t always ring true in the vintage Corvette community, as we’re seeing quite a few of these cars… more»

37k Original Miles: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

When you examine the history of Ford’s Mustang from the first vehicle to the current model, the Fox-Body version stands out from the crowd. While most cars contained at least a styling nod to the iconic First Generation vehicles,… more»

Who Ya Gonna Call? 1959 Cadillac Ecto-1 Tribute

Clones of movie cars are nothing new, and I’m sure we’ve all seen at least one Bullitt Mustang or General Lee tribute. One of the most memorable movies of the 1980s was Ghostbusters, and the undoubted automotive star was… more»

1968 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Project

What will it cost to complete? That’s the whole question about this 1968 Mustang convertible. It’s available here on eBay with a bid sitting at $16,300 and just over a day left to jump. The winner will need to… more»

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