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302 V8 Three-Speed: 1973 Ford Maverick Grabber

If this 1973 Ford Maverick Grabber would have been a barn find, it would have almost every description or tagline that most people seem to look for in a vintage car. The seller has this clean example posted here… more»

Elegance On Wheels: 1987 Cadillac Brougham

Oh boy! It’s “Bro-gum” time and today’s subject is really puttin’ on the Ritz, it’s a 1987 Cadillac Brougham d’Elegance. It would be easy to poke some fun at this late ’80s example of “The Standard of the World”… more»

Original Hemi: 1956 Dodge Royal Lancer Hardtop

Hiding in this garage is a Mopar classic that should be a guaranteed head-turner. It is a 1956 Dodge Royal Lancer Hardtop that presents superbly and has its original Hemi under the hood. The seller added some upgrades that… more»

Pampered But Thirsty: 1979 Ford F150 Trailer Special

If you have a car with a real engine as God intended, then you are probably upset about gas prices.  Nobody likes to pay more for the fuel that powers our daily driver and our weekend toys.  Remember when… more»

Parked for 44 Years: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Race Car

In an era wherein it seems like unless you have a smart phone glued to your ear you’re likely to miss out on the next great barn find, this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette race car proves otherwise. Spotted in the… more»

Last Year Panther Pink! 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye

Chrysler launched its line of optional High Impact paint colors back in the summer of ’69, with some radical finishes available at not much extra cost if you really wanted your Mopar to stand out in a crowd.  Choices… more»

Export Mustang: 1965 Ford T5 Fastback

Ford hit a snag when trying to export its successful new Mustang to Germany in 1965. A truck manufacturer over there already owned the rights to the name. The company’s workaround solution (through 1979) was to de-badge the cars… more»

Single Family Ownership: 1940 Chevrolet Special Deluxe Coupe

In the 1930s, Chevrolet was riding high, in solid financial condition, and selling well against its competition. Designs throughout the industry were shifting, as running boards shrank, headlights were drawing closer to fenders, and radiators were enclosed by front-end… more»

Parked and Needy: 1986 Chrysler Conquest

When a project car is in your neck of the woods, it becomes infinitely more appealing to take home as a project. It’s just a rule of the universe; we’re all bound to these guidelines. This 1986 Chrysler Conquest… more»

Semi Hemi Project: 1960 Dodge Power Wagon

Vintage pickup trucks can seem like a dime a dozen. Meaning, you have your pick when it comes to deciding on which one to bring home. But if you’ve got your eye on future value and justifying a restoration,… more»

Blues Brothers Tribute: 1974 Dodge Monaco

There were three stars of the quasi-classic 1980 movie, The Blue Brothers: Saturday Night Live alum John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, and a 1974 Dodge Monaco, dressed up as a retired Chicago police car. As it turns out, 13… more»

I’ll Make It Fit: 1948 Diamond T Hot Rod Pickup

The early 18th century English poet Alexander Pope once wrote that “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.”  This may be true, but if we modify that quote for the world of hot rod building it would read… more»

Last Year Ragtop: 1985 Buick Riviera Convertible

The sixth-generation Riviera moved to GM’s B-body platform which gave them front-wheel-drive for the first time, along with the Oldsmobile Toronado and Cadillac Eldorado. These were not inexpensive cars, at $24,000 in 1985 dollars, or $65,000 in equivalent 2022… more»

44k Original Miles: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 is one of the most desirable muscle cars in the current classic market. Pristine examples command impressive prices as enthusiasts clamor over one another in a bid to park one in their garage. With… more»

Farm Hay Hauler: 1961 Ford Econoline Pickup

I was scrolling through my local craigslist and spotted this one. You just don’t see these flat-nose pickups anymore. It doesn’t currently run, the mileage is unknown, and it was used four years ago as a farm truck to… more»

455/5-Speed: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am

The owner of this 1976 Pontiac Trans Am performed many mechanical upgrades creating a total performance package. They wrapped the upgraded drivetrain in a rust-free body with paint that takes your breath away. With the work complete, they feel… more»

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