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Affordable Project: 1951 Plymouth Concord Business Coupe

Some models are renowned for their longevity, while others can be a “blink and you’ll miss it” proposition. The Plymouth Concord falls into the latter category, with Plymouth only producing the car for two model years. The 1951 Business… more»

Blank Canvas Project: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible

There are days when I only need to look at my reflection in the mirror to gain a clear insight into how cruel the march of time can be. Alternatively, examining this 1966 Impala SS Convertible tells a similar… more»

Project Or Parts? 1963 Studebaker Avanti R1

When vehicle manufacturers collapse under a mountain of debt, they generally bow out with a pitiful whimper. Few people see them go, and few seem to mourn them. Studebaker was slightly different. Even though the company was on its… more»

Hot Truck: 1993 Ford F150 Lightning

Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) was formed in 1991 as Ford began to develop an interest in creating niche vehicles, specifically limited production models with excellent handling and performance. This 1993 Ford F150 Lighting is one of the first… more»

Stored 37 Years: 1965 Studebaker Daytona

The 1960s started with optimism at Studebaker-Packard Corporation. In 1959, the company had launched its new compact, the Lark, and it was selling well. But as the new decade unfolded, competition would soon displace the Lark as a leader… more»

Unrestored R-Code: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Dual-Quad 427

While late 1960s rides often steal the show, it would be a mistake to overlook potent earlier cars like this shiny black Galaxie. The 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 in Rockford, Illinois is a claimed original R-code dual-quad four-speed 427,… more»

Same Owner 40 Years: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro RS/LT

Although the second-generation Chevy Camaro had a run of 12 years, it outsold the Ford Mustang during much of that time. For example, the 1978 Camaro was still a “pony car” while the Mustang was a reworked Pinto, and… more»

400 V8 Drop-Top Project: 1967 Pontiac Firebird

Along with the Chevy Camaro, the Pontiac Firebird came forth in 1967 to join the “pony car” movement that Ford’s credited with starting. In the first year, they helped put a dent in the Mustang’s stronghold with 300,000 cars… more»

Super Stunner! 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS

The seller refers to this 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS as an original, and remarks about the “crazy options” that this example possesses. It’s a fine-looking Nova, not too crazy to my eyes, so let’s kick some tires and see… more»

Ran When Wrecked: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible

Beginning in 1967, GM had two entries to do battle with Ford’s popular Mustang: the Chevy Camaro and the Pontiac Firebird. As it turned out, the Firebird was more a competitor to the then-new Mercury Cougar. The car would… more»

Vintage Go-Kart: 1959 Royal Norseman

Sometimes it can be a question of available space, while it can be a matter of cost at others. Those are two of the countless reasons why some people will choose not to allow a classic vehicle into their… more»

Modified Muscle Truck: 1994 Ford F150 Lightning

Is it OK for a limited production vehicle to have a few modifications? That’s the question that’s always on my mind when I look at vehicles like this 1994 Ford F150 Lightning pickup. Sure, it’s a limited production muscle… more»

Old School Cool: 1932 Ford Model A Coupe

Have you ever looked at a classic car and your bank account and realized that the two aren’t compatible? Yeah, me too. That is the dilemma that I face with this 1932 Ford Model A Coupe because as much… more»

Finishing Required: 1963 Pontiac Tempest Race Car

A few weeks back, we covered this 1963 Pontiac LeMans and there was a discussion around what to do with it and its later Pontiac performance follow-on, the renowned GTO. Well, for those who speculate around next moves, and… more»

440 Six-Pack: 1970 Dodge Super Bee

The decal on the rear quarter panel tells part of the story, but there’s more to this 1970 Dodge Super Bee than meets the eye. It is an original and unmolested survivor that is in exceptional condition for its… more»

Spare Shell Included! 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

In 1964-66, Ford couldn’t build the new Mustang fast enough. Assembling 1.3 million copies in a little more than two years is a herculean achievement in anybody’s book. The seller bought two of them, both fastbacks, with plans of… more»

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