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Post-War Project: 1948 Dodge B1-B Pickup

Like most auto manufacturers, Dodge carried on in the years immediately following World War II with mildly updated versions of vehicles that had rolled off the production line before the commencement of hostilities. However, that changed in 1948 when… more»

390-Equipped: 1967 Ford Fairlane GTA

There are times when it seems that classic car ownership and having a growing family are two incompatible things. As teenage legs get ever longer, squeezing them into the back seats of some cars seems like mission impossible. That’s… more»

Project Potential: 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed

Some classic vehicles are purchased for what they are, others are purchased for what they could be. I think this 1967 Chevrolet C10 pickup falls into the latter category. While it will certainly be a big project for someone,… more»

Vintage Hot Rod! 1929 Ford Model A Coupe

Parked in the ’60s, this roughly channeled steel-top coupe captures a snapshot in time of that era’s grass-roots hot-rodding. Sporting a later flathead V8 and a crude channel job, this custom hit the streets with the roadway echoing and… more»

Stylish Worker: 1966 Chevrolet C10 Fleetside Pickup

Chevrolet started making trucks in 1918. In those days, trucks were basically another body style of a car. For instance, Chevy’s Model 490 truck – its first – was a 490 car from the radiator to the front cowl,… more»

Wisconsin Barn Find: 1923 Ford Model T

Some classic cars make better restoration candidates than others. This is especially true for someone considering a first project. Dismantling and performing a first DIY build on something as complex as a Jaguar XJS may be stretching things. However,… more»

Anniversary Gold Edition: 1962 Chevrolet Impala

To celebrate its 50th anniversary in the car business, Chevrolet mixed up a batch of Anniversary Gold paint (code 927) and applied it to a limited number of Impala Sport Coupes. Estimates peg the number of Chevies finished that… more»

Hurst Tribute: 1970 Chrysler 300 Convertible

While some may disagree, I believe that tribute cars have their place in the classic scene. They represent an affordable alternative for those whose budgets don’t stretch to the real deal. A well-executed tribute can often be difficult to… more»

Parked For 63 Years! 1929 Ford Model A Sport Coupe

Every classic car has a story to tell, and these can be vastly different. Some will be treasured possessions treated with care and respect, while others will live a life of abuse. This 1929 Ford Model A’s story is… more»

Canadian, Eh? 1969 Shelby GT 500 Back in the USA

Larry D spied this superb 1969 Shelby GT500, which will be going up for auction in Dallas at the Mecum event in early September. The story is familiar—the 1969 and 1970 Shelby cars were the last of the first-generation… more»

Movie Car? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop

According to the seller, this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air was featured in the 1986 movie As Summers Die. It was parked in 2016 and was recently pulled from a yard. I don’t know if the car comes with any… more»

‘Cuda Clone: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda

While the photos of the 1973 Plymouth sitting in this garage suggest it is a ‘Cuda 340, the VIN reveals it is a tidy clone. The seller purchased it as part of a collection, spending the time and money… more»

One Owner Project: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

Although the Ford Mustang is credited with starting the “pony car” movement in 1964 for which it was nicknamed, the Plymouth Barracuda got to market 17 days before it. By 1970, a whole new Barracuda was released, losing its… more»

1 of 526: 1967 Dodge Charger

Dodge introduced the Charger in mid-1966 as a cross between a personal luxury automobile and an oversized pony car. It was a modest hit in its partial first year, yet sales strangely fell by more than half in the… more»

Senior AACA Winner! 1937 Packard Six

This! Yes, this car, a 1937 Packard Six Sports Coupe in this condition, what a find! It turned up on our tip list and I wish I could thank someone for submitting this fantastic example of what was, one… more»

Texas Collection: Fords, Chevrolets, and More!

It’s kind of sad when you see someone selling off a collection of cars. Especially when they appear to be prized possessions that have been kept in a museum-like environment. But it’s not such a teary occasion when you… more»

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