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66k Original Miles: 1994 Chevrolet Corvette

By 1994, Chevrolet’s C4 Corvette has reached its twelfth year of production. Sales had begun tapering, but the C4 demonstrated that manufacturers were rediscovering their performance mojo. This Corvette is a tidy survivor that remains original and unmolested. With… more»

1 of 400: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham

The 1957-58 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham was the crème of the crop as far as U.S.-built cars were concerned. It was on par with the 1956-57 Lincoln Continental Mark II but with two extra doors in the custom hardtop body…. more»

Blue Plate Survivor: 1970 Ford Mustang

Choosing the right car for a first restoration or project build can be challenging. You must be honest about your skill set to ensure you don’t bite off more than you can chew. That’s where cars like this 1970… more»

Custom One-Off DeSoto Sport Custom

The dreams of a homebuilder have been realized in this combination of DeSoto parts and expertise! The car is listed for sale as a 1957 DeSoto custom here on craigslist. It’s currently located in La Puente, California and the… more»

Cruise Control Kit: 1966 Pontiac GTO

Have you ever been cruising down the highway in your ’66 GOAT and wished you had cruise control to help rest your tired right leg and foot? According to the seller who has a GM kit to do the… more»

Kammback Wagon: 1972 Chevrolet Vega GT

Introduced in 1971, the subcompact Chevy Vega should have been a winner. A lot of planning went into the new car, but Chevy dropped the ball in terms of quality control, so they developed an initial bad rap. With… more»

400 V8 Black Beauty! 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ

There are 3 specific phases of the third-generation Pontiac Grand Prix I can decisively remember seeing the car go through, although it’s likely the same scenario for many cars of this era.  I was 12 when the ’77 model… more»

Blank Slate: 1955 Willys Pickup Truck

The great thing about an unrestored Jeep is you can use it as is or unleash your imagination to make it into almost anything you want. The vehicles are simple as a stone, and parts are widely available. Here… more»

Success Story: 1981 Chevrolet C30 Silverado

A while back, we helped find a new home for this 1981 Chevrolet C30 Silverado. Kristin C had submitted it as a BF Classified with a fairly low asking price. While I was reviewing it, I thought it looked… more»

Field Find: 1971 Dodge Charger

When it debuted in 1966, the Charger was Dodge’s initiative to build an upscale, upsized “pony car” on Chrysler’s B-body mid-size platform. AMC had done something similar a year earlier with the Classic-based Marlin. But that automobile was positioned… more»

Vacation Tribute: 1988 Ford LTD Country Squire

By the 1980s, Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon would have a very long name: Ford LTD Crown Victoria Country Squire. The wagon had miles and miles of fake woodgrain paneling on the doors, fenders, and just about everywhere else. Which… more»

63k Original Miles: 1969 Shelby Mustang GT500 Survivor

Sometimes determining whether a car is desirable is challenging, while at others, it’s a no-brainer. Such is the case with this 1969 Shelby Mustang GT500. Classic car enthusiasts know that the Shelby Mustangs are highly coveted, but this one… more»

350-Equipped: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Some cars are timeless, while others fade into obscurity. The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air falls into the former category, as it has remained a staple of the classic scene for decades. Good examples command attention and impressive price, which… more»

Powerful Popular: 1959 Dodge Power Wagon 4×4

It’s astonishing how long some truck models were produced: the most popular models went on for decades. Many of these makes sprang from wartime designs. Dodge introduced its medium-duty Power Wagon in 1945, as a civilian version of its… more»

Custom Interior: 1968 Corvette Convertible

As you live your life your tastes change.  You look back on pictures of you and wonder who bought you those funny clothes.  Just look at Elvis.  Elvis’s style got frozen in the 1970s by his unfortunate passing.  He… more»

Tiny Mini-Van: 1958 Fiat 600 Multipla

In case you never heard of it, the Multipla was a 4-door MPV (not much different than an SUV or van today) based on the Fiat 600’s drivetrain and the 1100’s front suspension. It could sit up to six… more»

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