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Solid Survivor: 1957 Chevrolet 3600 Stepside

It wasn’t that many years ago when an older pickup might expect to see out its useful life as an unloved workhorse on a farm. A significant mechanical problem or the onset of old age would see it eventually… more»

Original Toon Car? 1940 America Bantam

Apparently, Donald Duck had one in 1938 so that’s a notable achievement for an American Bantam 60 (1937-1941). And it definitely looks the part of something on the comical side of automotive history. This 1940 example is most definitely… more»

Numbers-Matching: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 RS

The 1969 model year marked the last for production of the First Generation Chevrolet Camaro and also signaled that the Z/28 derivative had cemented its place in motoring folklore. After modest initial sales, 20,302 buyers saw the benefit in… more»

Parts Car Included: 1963 Buick Skylark Convertible

The owner of this 1963 Buick Skylark was out for a spot of top-down touring in early 2020 when the vehicle ground to a halt with no warning. They dropped five gallons in the tank, thinking it was out… more»

Tri-Five Sleeper: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

The Bel Air Sport Coupe was one of the most popular of the “Tri-Five” Chevies of 1955-57. This ’57 edition has only had three owners, comes with an interesting story, and has been treated to a newer engine and… more»

Fastback Project: 1965 Ford Mustang

The Mustang debuted at the New York World’s Fair in April 1964 and sold like hot cakes for the next several years. At first, only coupes and convertibles were offered, but the fastback joined the lineup when the full… more»

Monaco Edition: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Limited Landau

When Ford introduced the Thunderbird, it was meant to compete with the Corvette, but ended up carving out its own niche. Rather than being a sports car with some luxury features, the Thunderbird was a luxury car with some… more»

Numbers Matching! 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

Plymouth’s “pony car,” the Barracuda, was reborn in 1970, finally shedding its six-year heritage with the Valiant compact. The new E-body platform was exclusive to the Barracuda and Dodge’s new Challenger, though they shared no sheet metal. Sales increased… more»

4X4 Fabulous! 1968 Ford F250

Ford in Hi-Def? That’s what I wondered when I first glimpsed this 1968 Ford F250 4X4. The clarity of the images is just outrageous (and the truck ain’t half bad either!). Whether it’s the astronomical heights obtained by muscle… more»

Runs Great! 1968 Pontiac Ventura Hardtop Coupe

Record Pontiac’s Ventura for 1968 as another home run for ’60s GM styling. This 1968 Pontiac Ventura Hardtop Coupe in Frisco, Texas comes to market here on eBay where at least 15 bidders have elevated its market value beyond… more»

Nissan Under the Skin! 1980 Spartan

It would be easy to pass off the Spartan as a kit car but that would not be true. It was a handmade luxury touring automobile with Nissan engineering and sheet metal instead of fiberglass. Only 80 are said… more»

Corvette 327 Powered 1964 Chevrolet El Camino!

Realizing the success that Ford was experiencing from their Ranchero coupe utility offering, Chevrolet introduced the new El Camino in 1959 as a competitor, although the Ranchero got a 2-year head start.  The El Camino was embraced by the… more»

Solid Roller: 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus

The Satellite was Plymouth’s mid-size entry between 1965-74, starting as an upscale Belvedere before becoming a series of its own. During the car’s third-generation (1971-74), the Sebring Plus would be its high-end model before being replaced by the Chrysler… more»

El Camino Conversion! 1975 Chevrolet Vega

The Vega was Chevrolet’s first foray into the subcompact car market in the early 1970s. While it was innovative in many ways, the car got a bad rap for its troublesome engine and premature rusting. Sedans, hatchbacks, and even… more»

Cheap Muscle? 1977 Plymouth Road Runner

Well, maybe “muscle” is the wrong word with only around 150 horsepower on tap, but you know what I mean. This 1977 Plymouth Road Runner is a different bird than the originals, there’s no question about it. This one… more»

67k Miles: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1974 model year was a dismal one for the U.S. auto industry given the growing impact of the OPEC oil embargo on thirsty car sales. Yet, the Chevy Corvette bucked that trend and saw an increase in production… more»

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