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Loewy Lovely: 1974 Avanti

As time marches on we forget more of our past.  New generations see an item and know little of its origin.  Take for example this immaculate 1974 Avanti II for sale on craigslist in Kirkland, Washington for $26,500.  Few… more»

Rare Racer: 1959 Porsche Devin D

The late 1950s and early 1960s were a time of some of the best, timeless designs to come from automotive manufacturers. The Jaguar E-Type, the Ferrari 250 GTO, and the original Porsche 911 were all released during this time…. more»

Package Deal: Pair of 1960 Cadillacs

The late 1950s produced a lot of wild-looking automobiles, especially when it came to tailfins. The 1959 Cadillacs may have taken the styling technique to its furthest limit, so things were toned down a bit in 1960, with little… more»

Garage Find Drop Top: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass

A ’68-’72 Oldsmobile midsize, whether it’s a 442 performance variety or not, is always popular. They were a nice blend of size, styling, features, and price. Today’s find, courtesy of Russell G, is a ’71 Cutlass Supreme convertible that… more»

396 V8 Power! 1966 Chevrolet Impala 4-Door

Chevrolet had a record sales year in 1965 when it came to full-size models. So, it’s not surprising that sales dropped by more than 20% in 1966 because the cars were little changed. You more commonly found the 396… more»

Crawl Anywhere: 1943 Studebaker Weasel

Ingenuity during the war years resulted in myriad interesting vehicles, with an emphasis on mobility when faced with extreme terrain. These vehicles took a licking and kept on ticking – dropping into enemy territory off a helicopter sling, enduring… more»

Solid Californian: 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396

While it has undergone many changes over the years, this 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396 is a solid classic that could make a rewarding restoration project. Reversing the changes should be straightforward, with the result being a practical… more»

A Beautiful Locomotive: 1955 Chrysler 300

For many years Chrysler, stung by the sales of the Airflow, rarely took chances with styling.  Engineering was always sound, but they became the safe choice for a comfortable, reliable, and somewhat bland automotive experience.  By the mid-fifties that… more»

Cheap Project or Parts? 1971 Chevrolet Camaro RS

If there’s one thing that surprises me about this 1971 Chevrolet Camaro RS, it is that nobody has snapped it up already. When it comes to Second Generation Camaros, they don’t come much cheaper than our feature car. It… more»

Unrestored R1: 1963 Studebaker Avanti

Despite not reaching the same level of success or acclaim as cars like the Corvette or Thunderbird, the Studebaker Avanti has still emerged as a somewhat timeless collector car. The Avanti offered an unusual blend of performance and luxury… more»

Surprisingly Solid: 1968 Dodge Charger

There are certain makes and models you get accustomed to seeing in rough condition but still worth plenty of money. The Porsche 911 for sure, and the Buick Grand National for another. The Dodge Charger is certainly up there,… more»

Preserve or Restore? 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau

Chevrolet released its Second Generation Monte Carlo in 1973, and one of the new offerings in the range was the Landau. Among the features that helped it to stand out was its distinctive vinyl top. Today, it is one… more»

Canadian Built: 1961 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

Chevrolet produced nearly 65,000 full-size convertibles in 1961, and the majority of those were assembled in the U.S. But a smaller number was built by the company’s subsidiary in Canada and the seller says just 83 Impala drop-tops like… more»

California Dreamin’ Daily Driver: 1951 Ford F-1 Pickup

Old School. That’s what the seller calls this 71-year-old daily driver, and I couldn’t agree more. It has a certain rough-around-the-edges look that you just can’t fake. Most survivor pickups we feature don’t come with palm trees, sunshine, and… more»

But Why? 1930 Model A Sport Coupe

When the utilitarian Model T Ford was becoming obsolete in everyone else’s eyes, Henry Ford still took a lot of convincing.  As far as he was concerned, the Model T was all that anyone would ever need (imagine Model… more»

Brown is Beautiful: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

“What can brown do for you” was a popular catch phrase with UPS in the late 90s (if memory serves) and still stands out today. Part of this is because the color brown has always had sort of a… more»

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