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Grandpa’s 4X4: 1987 Jeep Wrangler

This original-appearing, almost-survivor 1987 Jeep Wrangler was only pulled from storage last week in Fremont, California, but the seller tells us it fired right up on new gasoline! It’s listed for sale here on craigslist with an asking price… more»

Drop-Top Beauty: 1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS

After a successful launch in 1964, the new mid-size Chevy Chevelle received only light styling changes going into its sophomore year. As was the case with the senior car, the Impala, the Chevelle Malibu could be ordered as a… more»

Tidy Off-Roader: 1972 Ford Bronco

While it is often easy to determine whether a vehicle is destined to be a future classic, there are times when a crystal ball is needed. Take the First Generation Bronco as an example. It was a competent off-roader… more»

Time Capsule: 1987 Buick Grand National

The second generation of the Buick Regal ran from 1978-87, but the company found the most success with the restyled models from 1981 to 1987 (the last of the rear-wheel cars). Backed by Buick’s involvement in NASCAR, the Grand… more»

Innovative Design: 1974 Pontiac Grand Safari Station Wagon

Some automotive innovations create a wave within the industry and show incredible longevity. Others blaze brightly and briefly across the sky before disappearing into the pages of history. This 1974 Pontiac Grand Safari features an innovation that falls into… more»

53K-Mile 1991 Cadillac Brougham d’Elegance

Something that most of us don’t think about is where names come from, in general, let alone when they’re vehicle-related. I’m thinking of the word, Brougham. How many of you knew that was actually a gentleman’s name? This 1991 Cadillac… more»

Interior Needed! 1960 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible

The Series 62 was positioned just below the DeVilles throughout the 1950s and 1960s, but anything named Cadillac was still a big, luxurious car. Also called the Series Sixty-Two, the line would be renamed the Calais in 1965. This… more»

Parked For 20 Years: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S

Many people don’t realize it, but the Plymouth Barracuda is the world’s first pony car. While Ford’s Mustang garnered all the attention when the company pulled back the covers, the Barracuda appeared in showrooms two weeks before the ‘Stang…. more»

Former Show Car: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

The 1964 model year brought a wave of intermediate or mid-size cars to General Motors. In Chevrolet’s case, it was the Chevelle, which was similar in size to the 1957 Chevy. The full-size models had gotten bigger over time,… more»

Quarter Mile Mauler: 1962 Ford 427 Galaxie

Vroom, Vroom! Are you sorry that you never got to be a drag strip terror like Dick Brannan or Phil Bonner? Well, here’s your chance with this 1962 Ford Galaxie boxtop that’s done up like an early ’60s Super… more»

427/4-Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The seller purchased this 1963 Corvette Convertible nearly two decades ago. They set out to create the car of their dreams but have decided to let a new owner complete the few remaining details. Their decision to slot a… more»

Estate Sale Turbo: 1986 Dodge Omni GLH

The seller of this 1986 Dodge Omni GLH Turbo is just the second owner of this 1980s pocket rocket. He supposedly snagged it out of an estate after the original owner passed away, and boy, did he stumble upon… more»

Custom Upholstery: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

There’s something about Tri-Five Chevrolets that grab the public’s imagination. The styling is crisp and sharp, while the company offered some excellent drivetrain options. They have remained a staple of the custom scene for decades, which becomes apparent when… more»

90s Show Truck: 40K-Mile 1992 Ford F150

One of my guilty pleasures is 1990s show cars and trucks. Whether it was a lowrider Impala built for southern California or a Porsche 911 with fat fender flares and staggered BBS wheels, the early 90s represented some of… more»

Originality Abounds! 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

What to make of a ’70s vintage Chevrolet Corvette like this 1977 example. After 1972, things changed in ‘Vette land, i.e. loss of power – hugely by ’75, plastic bumpers, loss of the convertible, the big-block engine got the… more»

Rare Hurst Shifter: Studebaker Project

Studebaker made a dizzying array of cars in the 1950s. Hawks, for instance. There was the Sky Hawk, the Silver Hawk, the Power Hawk, the Flight Hawk, the Golden Hawk, and in the 1960s, more Hawks. Here on eBay,… more»

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