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Pole Barn Find: 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport

For nearly 20 years, the LeMans would carry the banner for Pontiac’s intermediates and spawn the popular GTO muscle car. Over three model years, Pontiac offered the LeMans Sport, which was a cross between a LeMans and a GTO,… more»

1 of 51: 1959 Taylor-Dunn Trident

The history of the Taylor-Dunn Manufacturing Company is mentioned in this eBay posting, but I’ll give a quick run-down. The Taylor-Dunn Trident is an exercise in the philosophy of “necessity is the mother of invention.” A farmer was in… more»

1-of-1: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

The owner of this 1970 Mustang Boss 302 claims that it is a genuine 1-of-1 vehicle, and when you work through its combination of color, trim, specifications, and optional extras, this claim appears to be true. It comes with… more»

Surf’s Up! 1967 Ford Falcon

The Falcon would become one of the most successful compacts offered by domestic U.S. automakers in the 1960s. Its platform would serve as the launching point for some other best-sellers, like the Mustang and Maverick. Unlike those cars, the… more»

Supercharged Survivor: 1989 Mercury Cougar XR7

There are few “finished” cars these days that make me want to go out and drain my bank account and hook up a trailer, but a car like this survivor-spec 1989 Mercury Cougar XR7 with the supercharged six-cylinder mill… more»

One Owner Classic: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Long-term ownership is never a bad thing with a classic car, and this 1972 Corvette stands as a testament to that. It was purchased by its original owner back in 1972, and he has only recently relinquished ownership by… more»

Rare Combo: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS

For any enthusiast hunting for a turn-key classic car, this 1967 Camaro SS/RS has to be a hot prospect. It presents superbly, and with a fire-breathing big-block under the hood, it should offer performance that will match its good… more»

1 of 400! 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham

Called “a mirror of the actual future” in this vintage video, the 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham offered every possible convenience to buyers with no concern for cost. A list price of over $13,000 equates to more than $125,000 today…. more»

Early Edition: 1964 ½ Ford Mustang

The successful Ford Mustang was rolled out in April 1964. While early copies (those produced through August) are sometimes referred to as 1964 ½ or 1964.5 models, but all Mustangs built through the Fall of 1965 were titled as… more»

No Reserve Project: 1955 Ford Thunderbird

An elderly gentleman purchased this 1955 Ford Thunderbird back in 1971 and enjoyed driving the car for many years. He dismantled it to undertake a restoration, but failing health saw the project stall pretty early. His grandson is now… more»

Texas Barn Find: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

UPDATE – This Camaro has been relisted here on eBay. The seller hasn’t changed their ad, but hopefully, they’ve decided to lower their reserve to something more realistic given the condition and specs of the car. Let us know… more»

Big Block 4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

Upon first glance, this appears to be an original 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396, as the seller of this vehicle states in the condition line that this vehicle is “untouched”.  However, as you read on I think what he… more»

539 Actual Miles: 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS

The next owner will find just 539 original miles on the odometer of this minty 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS pickup, a muscle truck from the early 90s that was apparently purchased for the sole purpose of being a future… more»

Same Owner 25 Years: 1966 Pontiac GTO

The first generation of the Pontiac GTO is considered by many to have started the mid-size muscle car revolution of the 1960s. At some point, GM, Ford, Chrysler, and AMC all got into the game, but the GTO (or… more»

Mostly Original and Unrestored 1957 Chevrolet Nomad

The Chevrolet “Tri-fives,” body-on-frame cars built in 1955, ‘56, and ‘57, encompassed two-door sedans, four-door sedans, convertibles, and this: the Nomad. Chevrolet’s entry into the family car space. The Nomad was considered its own model line by Chevrolet, but… more»

Project In Progress: 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk

With cars like the Avanti and the Gran Turismo Hawk, it’s safe to say that Studebaker went down swinging! By 1963, the sun was setting on independent Studebaker leaving, besides themselves, only American Motors and Kaiser-Jeep to do battle… more»

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