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Numbers-Matching 396! 1965 Chevrolet Caprice

1965 was a special time for Chevrolet, as this was the year the company began offering its Caprice.  The debut car was introduced as a mid-year model in 1965 as a luxury trim package for the 4-door Impala, a… more»

1 of 2,007: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

One of the hottest Mopar engines in the muscle car era was the 340 small-block. When installed in a lighter automobile like a Barracuda or Challenger, it could be quite potent. And desirable enough to account for nearly 217,000… more»

Stroked Cleveland! 1972 Ford Gran Torino Squire

Oxford defines a “squire” as one of “high social standing” who “owns…an estate in a rural area.” In 1972, Ford brought a redesigned mid-sized station wagon to market named after the stately squire. This 1972 Gran Torino Squire in… more»

Which Engine? 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

UPDATE 06/12/2022: We’ve seen a couple of recent examples where a seller has been brought undone by a non-paying buyer, and this 1965 Mustang Fastback could be another. The previous auction indicates that it sold for $26,400, although the… more»

Hemi Orange Roller: 1969 Dodge Charger

UPDATE 06/12/2022: This 1969 Dodge Charger roller has returned to the market, and it seems that the seller may have fallen foul of a non-paying buyer. Its previous listing indicated that it sold for $24,200, but the owner has… more»

18k Original Miles: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe

In motorsport, it is often referred to as the unfair advantage. The term refers to a situation where a manufacturer or constructor discovers a loophole in the regulations that allows them to maximize vehicle performance. Colin Chapman was one… more»

Plenty of Parts: 1937 Plymouth PT50 Pickup

If you owned a Plymouth dealership in the 1930s and found it paired with Dodge, life was rosy. You not only had access to an excellent range of passenger vehicles but could delve into the Dodge inventory to meet… more»

Just Two Owners! 1988 Chevrolet Caprice

The Caprice was Chevy’s answer to Ford’s LTD. Both cars were introduced in 1965 as upgrades to the Impala and Galaxie 500, respectively. The Caprice would be a part of the downsizing of GMs full-size cars in 1977 and… more»

Moldy Pony: 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II

History shows that the First Generation Mustang was the right car at the right time, and few models before or since have generated the passion and sales success enjoyed by the original pony car. Ford repeated their perfect timing… more»

Trail Beast: 1968 Rokon Trail-Breaker 2×2

Sometimes, a person just wants to be alone. If the last two years have taught us anything, it’s that most of us don’t mind being alone. We don’t mind not working in an office. We like having more free… more»

Max Wedge 440: 1962 Plymouth Savoy

Many enthusiasts find the idea of owning a genuine and recognizable muscle car too attractive to resist. However, some people are heavily attracted to a vehicle that offers the same level of performance but is a subtle sleeper. They… more»

Shock Yourself! 1978 AMC EVA Pacer Electric

Here’s a double-or-triple change of pace—a 1978 AMC Pacer, ever a niche car, now rendered even more obscure by having been turned electric and further adapted with a system to create recharge by harnessing air created by the movement… more»

Last of the Line: 1936 Auburn 654

The Auburn Co. started in business in 1877 producing wagons. Their focus shifted to automobiles 25 years later which would be their mainstay through the end of the line in 1937. The Great Depression had impacted Auburn just as… more»

Dirt Cheap Car Collection for Sale!

Sometimes, truth in advertising does actually happen, as a seller on craigslist has listed a variety of projects for the dirt-cheap prices they deserve. This seems to be more a case of a personal junkyard that a new owner… more»

Numbers-Matching Project: 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback

While the public’s love affair with the First Generation Mustang hadn’t ended by 1968, there was no denying that sales totals had fallen off a cliff. Form a high of 607,568 cars in 1966, the 1968 model year saw… more»

Turbocharged Convertible: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am

This 1981 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo is one of the relatively few examples wherein a Pontiac customer chose to have it sent to an aftermarket vendor to convert it to a droptop. This example is not only rare for… more»

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