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Rare Fastback: 1946 Oldsmobile 76 Dynamic Cruiser Deluxe Club Sedan

While most variants of the 1946 Oldsmobile “76 Series” were not particularly rare, the same couldn’t be said of one particular offering from within the range. The model in question is the 76 Dynamic Cruiser Deluxe Club Sedan. The… more»

Only 26K Miles: 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster

The Dodge Ramcharger needs little in the way of an introduction around these parts, as Mopar’s challenger to the throne the Chevrolet K5 Blazer sat upon was a formidable opponent. But like all things related to siblings, the second… more»

Stored 15 Years: 1962 Dodge Custom 880 Convertible

Due to a strategic miscue by Chrysler executives, Dodge had no traditional full-size cars to sell for 1962. They reacted in record time and by mid-year Dodge had the Custom 880 which was a mix of the Chrysler Newport… more»

1of 294: 1968 AMC Rebel SST Convertible

By 1968, American Motors offered only one convertible across all its product lines and it would be in the Rebel intermediate. The Rebel shared its platform with the more upscale Ambassador, which rode on a longer wheelbase. The number… more»

Rare Find: 1951 Ford Victoria

The 1951 Ford Victoria was a car that grabbed the attention of buyers when it was launched, and it will still attract plenty of attention today. This one is no exception, although it does hide a secret or two…. more»

Original 351: 1969 Ford Torino GT

This 1969 Ford Torino GT has been parked in a shelter for more than eight years, but it does have all of the hallmarks of a great project build. The owner has coaxed its original V8 back to life,… more»

Older Restoration: 1970 Pontiac GTO

By 1970, fortunes were changing in the muscle car scene as growing competition and rising insurance premiums were taking buyers in different directions. The reputed leader of the genre, the GTO, remained in third place in sales among mid-size… more»

55 Year Barn Finds! A Pair Of Franklins

Barn Find is a rather loose, interpretable term these days, and it has really taken on a generic meaning. But that’s OK, we all know what it directionally means. And here’s a pair of real barn finds, rarities to… more»

Package Deal: 1968 Jeep Super Wagoneer Projects

This is a tough one: a complete but rusty 1968 Jeep Super Wagoneer, a truck that remains highly original and comes with its higher-performance four barrel 327 AMC V8 under the hood. The seller initially purchased this Wagoneer as… more»

Parked for Years: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

It’s hard not to love an original, unmodified Camaro Z28, and hard to believe this one was parked for years and still remains in decent shape. Wearing one of the best color combos there is with yellow paint and… more»

Could You Fix It? 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS

Chevrolet would have a big year in 1964 with the launch of the new mid-size Chevelle.  Ironically, the Chevelle had similar dimensions to the full-size 1957 Bel Air. Quieter news was that the Impala Super Sport (SS) would become… more»

289/4 Speed: 1965 Ford Falcon Futura

While Ford offered the 1965 Falcon Futura with a 289ci V8, this particular vehicle takes that concept to a higher level. It started life with 200hp under the hood, but it now features a K-Code unit that pumps out… more»

53k Mile Survivor: 1973 Buick Century

The Century nameplate had three separate stints at Buick from 1936-42, then again from 1954-58 and finally from 1973-05. The latter occurred with the rollout of GM’s Colonnade design and styling that began with the third generation in 1973…. more»

Numbers Matching: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T 440

This 1970 Dodge Charger R/T 440 is a two-owner vehicle that is in excellent condition. It is a rust-free classic, and it retains its original drivetrain. It currently rubs shoulders with a few other desirable cars, but it could… more»

327 Equipped: 1958 Chevrolet Apache Pickup

It isn’t that hard to find a vintage pickup that will serve as a base for a project build, but this 1958 Chevrolet Apache would seem to be a better proposition than most. It has its share of surface… more»

GTO Clone: 1974 Pontiac Ventura Shed Find

The GTO is credited with starting the mid-size muscle car craze in 1964. But a decade later, higher insurance premiums, more stringent emissions controls and rising gas prices signaled the end of the line for the GTO (and others… more»

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