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Arkansas Barn Find: 1966 Chevrolet C-10 Short Bed

The seller says that this 1966 Chevrolet C-10 short bed pickup was bought brand new at a dealership in Arkansas on December 31, 1965 and it stayed in the same town for 55 years. That’s cool, and despite the… more»

Abandoned Classics Found In New Mexico

From Gregg W – I was on a road trip back to Minnesota from Tucson recently and while driving on Highway 54 through Vaughn, New Mexico, we stopped in front of a church my sister wanted to check out…. more»

First Year V8! 1955 Chevrolet Corvette Project

Last week, we covered this 1954 Corvette and today we’re going to move one year forward to ’55. While it is a very similar car, there were big differences between the two, so let’s take a closer look. This… more»

Same Family Since New: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Chevy introduced the Monte Carlo in 1970 as its entrant into the world of personal luxury cars. During its lifetime, the MC would share its underpinnings with either the Pontiac Grand Prix or other GM intermediates. The early Monte… more»

390 Tri-Power: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop

This 1963 Thunderbird Hardtop is not just a pretty face because it has the muscle to back those good looks. It is a tidy survivor with a genuine M-Code V8 under the hood, and it is set to go… more»

Stored 30 Years: 1959 Chevrolet Apache 32

The Apache was Chevy’s light-duty pickup truck as part of the Task Force series between 1955-59. They were the successor to the Advance Design collection which went into production after World War II. This edition from 1959 is an… more»

Big Block Wagon: 1965 Ford Country Squire

Station wagons are becoming a popular choice amongst enthusiasts searching for a practical classic to park in their garage. While they generally aren’t the lightest vehicles on the planet, they can offer respectable performance when equipped with a big… more»

Not a Fire Sale! Mopar Muscle Project Cars

Walking the fine line between “collection” and “junk yard” comes this multi-car sale outside Denver, Colorado. The listing here on Craigslist is little more than a teaser. Some folks don’t mind answering the same questions over and over again… more»

Rare Body Style: 1968 Pontiac Catalina 2-door Sedan

What’s so special about a 1968 Pontiac Catalina? Sure, it’s in fantastic shape for a 53-year-old car but it’s pretty much a generic Pontiac sedan, not a high-flying Grand Prix. Well maybe, but there’s a bit more to the… more»

440 EFI V8: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda

The Barracuda finally broke free of its lineage to the Plymouth Valiant in 1970 with an all-new E-body platform that would be shared with the new Dodge Challenger. Sales perked up by a third over 1969 to fall yet… more»

Low Mile: 1970 Buick LeSabre

The Buick LeSabre was part of the full-size Buick line-up from 1959-05, making it one of the most enduring nameplates in Detroit. It was usually the entry-level model and you could work your way up to the Electra 225… more»

Runs and Drives: 1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II

This 1978 Ford Cobra II is described as an old barn find that still runs and drives but will obviously need some love to make it road-worthy. The Cobra II is a unloved specimen among most muscle car fans,… more»

Faithful Reproduction: 1955 Chevrolet Big-Block Badman

Art imitating life or life imitating art? In the ’60s, drag racing standouts like Gassers and Funny Cars were memorialized by assemble-it-yourself model kits. One, in particular, was a 1955 Chevrolet 210 that lived as a 1/24 scale Monogram… more»

Ran When Parked: 1978 Chrysler Cordoba!

The seller of this very evocative 1978 Chrysler Cordoba gets bonus points for not mentioning “Corinthian leather” in their listing! It is a beautiful car for the era and unfortunately was parked upon the owners’ deaths some time ago. It’s… more»

Rare Ram Air: 1971 Ford Mustang SportsRoof

By 1971, the 1st Generation Mustang had grown in size. Even though it also increased in weight, it was still possible to order a Mustang that provided impressive performance levels. That is the case with this Mustang SportsRoof because… more»

Original 427: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Don’t be fooled because a lot has changed since the owner snapped this shot of this 1966 Corvette Convertible. It has been treated to a full-blown restoration, and the result of this hard work is a classic car that… more»

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