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396 V8 Project: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS

Chevrolet was on fire in 1965. They sold more than one million Impalas for the first time, a number that would never be reached again. The popular Impala Super Sport was in its second year as a series of… more»

Wagons Ho! 1963 Chevrolet Biscayne

Introduced In 1958, the Biscayne was Chevrolet’s entry-level full-size car through 1975 (except for the Delray in ’58). It was often purchased in numbers for fleet service, such as taxi cabs. This 1963 six-passenger station wagon has had a… more»

17K Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

You have to love a car that is so rarely presented well showing up with an excellent overview of its history and options. This 1986 Chevrolet Corvette has just 17,498 original miles, but there’s more than just the low… more»

Dirt Track Heroes: Two Vintage Sprint Cars For Sale

Seeing the photos of these vintage sprint cars brought memories flooding back for me. It has been a few years since I hung up my helmet after racing a wingless sprint car, and I still miss the thrill. My… more»

12k Original Miles: 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Convertible

There was a period during the 1970s when it appeared that time was running out for the convertible. Insurance companies were twitching at the prospect of accident claims involving roll-overs while legislators questioned their safety. Many manufacturers believed it… more»

55K Original Miles: 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII

The history of the big Lincoln coupe in this country is perhaps one of the more storied lineups of any domestic brand. From its prominence in Hollywood to the silver screen, to its reputation as a lightly-disguised 1980s sleeper… more»

Déjà vu Again? 1977 AMC Hornet AMX

Largely forgotten in the muscle car world is the 1977 AMC Hornet AMX. It was a one-year effort to resurrect the AMX name three years after it was last used on the Javelin pony car. Though a lot of… more»

Cruisaire Package: 1979 Ford F-350 4×4

This 1979 Ford F350 4×4 is a Pacific Northwest survivor that has received some desirable upgrades and modifications along the way. These include the rarely seen “Cruisaire” treatment that apparently was an aftermarket rehash that gave the truck the… more»

Not a Nomad! 1956 Pontiac Safari

Today, the 1955-57 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad is a coveted automobile. The sport wagon only lasted three years, and production numbers were somewhat low, so Chevy didn’t continue with it in 1958. However, let’s not forget that Pontiac had… more»

Stored Over 4 Decades: 1951 Nash Rambler Convertible

The Nash Rambler is often remembered in 50s automotive history for being recognized as the first U.S. car that achieved success in the compact market.  When it was introduced in 1950, Nash Ramblers were first produced by the Nash-Kelvinator… more»

Air-Cooled Van: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier

For those who don’t think the VW Beetle inspired the Chevy Corvair, consider the Corvan. It was a smaller van and pickup that used a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine just like the VW Transporter (or VW Bus). Snappier versions of… more»

7,875 Original Miles! 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V Bill Blass Edition

Sometimes unkindly referred to as land yachts, American luxury cars from the 1970s have a dedicated following in the classic community. Many owe little or nothing to subtlety, but there were few cars from that era that could transport… more»

Make An Offer: 1958 Buick Roadmaster

The Roadmaster had a sporadic role in the Buick lineup, appearing from 1936 to 1942 (pre-World War II), 1946 through 1958, and finally from 1991 to 1996. Except for the last generation, all Roadmasters were built on the longest… more»

Stored 30 Years: 1969 Lincoln Continental

The 1958-60 Lincoln Continentals were big and garish with their slanted headlights and tailfins. Enter 1961 and these luxury automobiles went the other direction, becoming conservative and subtle in appearance. That approach better positioned Lincoln to compete with the… more»

Rebuilt 327: 1965 Rambler Marlin

Ford broke new ground in the 1950s with its Thunderbird. Many consider this to be the first “personal luxury car.” By the 1960s, other manufacturers jumped on the bandwagon, with AMC developing the Rambler Marlin as its halo offering…. more»

Torn Out Of The Barn: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Ford introduced a new, hot version of its popular Mustang in 1969, the Mach 1. In its first year, it was one out of every four pony cars the Ford division built. The company suits continued the strategy into… more»

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