As prices of classic cars continue to rise, many people have turned to classic trucks as a fun and affordable way to participate in the “old car” hobby. Recently, the Squarebody (also commonly written as Square Body) has increased… more»
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Sep 7, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1970 Chevrolet Corvette Garage Find
There are times when finding an affordable project car can seem like a fruitless search. That can be especially true if the vehicle in question is a chrome-bumper C3 Corvette. With their ongoing popularity, even the roughest examples can… more»
Sep 7, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1969 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate 396 Project
For a time, Chevy would distinguish its line of station wagons by using names different from those of its sedan, hardtop, and convertible counterparts. In 1969, the Kingswood Estate would be the top-line wagon and was trimmed as the… more»
Sep 7, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Pristine 42k Mile 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
Grand indeed. At a hair over nineteen feet in length, this 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is grand in every way. You’ll need a grand-sized garage to dock this big beauty inside. At under 4,700 pounds, it’s still lighter than… more»
Sep 7, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1971 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus 383
When you consider some of the stunning and desirable cars that it produced over the years, it is hard to fathom how Chrysler could find itself in a situation where it was teetering on the edge of bankruptcy as… more»
Sep 7, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Barn Finds Exclusive: 1972 DeTomaso Pantera
With a name that translates as “Panther,” the Pantera was a groundbreaking car for DeTomaso. Introduced by the company as a replacement for the Mangusta, it was their first offering that dispensed with a backbone chassis in favor of… more»
Sep 7, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rare Factory Racer: 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1LE
The 1LE Camaros are a rare breed in the third generation Camaro family, a specially equipped and limited production model designed to bring race-ready equipment to owners looking to use their cars in competitive driving events. The upgraded hardware… more»
Sep 7, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Choo Choo Conversion: 1983 Chevrolet El Camino SS
The El Camino was Chevy’s “gentlemen’s” pickup from 1959-60 and again from 1964-87. At first a full-size model, it became a mid-size for the rest of its run. For a time, you could get the El Camino as a… more»
Sep 7, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Supercharged Barn Find: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
Back in the day, it wasn’t unusual to see a Corvette set up for drag racing. Knowing what a ‘Vette was designed to do, it always seemed like a peculiar, if popular choice for modification. This 1964 Chevrolet Corvette… more»
Sep 7, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1968 Ford XL GT 390 With Factory 4-Speed!
As has been with Ford and Chevrolet over the years, they tended to match each other model for model. Case-in-point is the full-size models. When Chevy came out with the Impala, Ford soon followed with the Galaxie 500. When… more»
Sep 7, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
1973 Chevrolet Corvette L82 Garage Find
Update 9/7/21 – The seller has dropped their asking by $1,500 and added some as-found photos! Thanks go to Craig B for the tip! From 9/3/21 – The 1973 model year marked one of the most significant changes for… more»
Sep 7, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Running Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
The first-generation Chevy Camaro (1967-69) proved to be a worthy adversary to the early Ford Mustangs. 850,000 copies in the first three years, included an extended 1969 run while the second-gen cars were delayed in getting into production. This… more»
Sep 7, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
38k Mile Survivor: 1973 Mercury Marquis Brougham
We all reach a point in life where we feel we deserve to be spoiled. This is especially true when we decide to introduce a classic car into our lives. For some, it is a sports car like a… more»
Sep 7, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rare 1984 Avanti II Touring Coupe
The Avanti almost certainly holds a unique place in automotive history. It is one of the few models that have soldiered on in production for decades after the company that spawned it sank into bankruptcy. In fact, it was… more»
Sep 6, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
The Glass Stripper! 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
I’m not sure what a Glass Stripper is, but if this wicked-looking Corvette drag racer of the same name is any indication, I wouldn’t want to meet one in a dark alley. The 1961 Chevrolet Corvette in Highland, Michigan… more»
Sep 6, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Cool & Unusual Rod! 1934 Austin Bantam
This cool street rod is several degrees from the norm, and I love it! While the fiberglass ’34 Austin Bantam body isn’t that unusual, the chassis and drivetrain choices certainly are. Thanks to reader Matt R. for alerting us… more»
