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4X4 Survivor: 1963 International Harvester Scout 80

The IH Scout 80 was an early off-road SUV built to compete with the Jeep and its production lasted from 1961 to 1980. It was a 2-door pickup with a removable hardtop and fold-down windshield (the latter on early… more»

Back Yard Find: 1974 Dodge Challenger Rallye

Dodge was the last manufacturer to join the “pony car” scene – and would be one of the first to exit. The original Challenger only ran for five years (1970-74), although the name would continue as a Japanese import… more»

Grandma’s Cruiser: 1956 Lincoln Premiere

The Lincoln Premiere was a luxury car produced from 1956-60. It was slotted below the ultra-posh Continental Mark II and above the Capri which it was based upon. This ’56 edition was owned from new by the seller’s grandmother… more»

440 Equipped: 1968 Dodge Coronet 500 Convertible

It’s funny how you look at some classic cars and can picture exactly where they would look most at home. For me, this 1968 Dodge Coronet 500 Convertible should be cruising along an oceanfront boulevarde on a sunny summer’s… more»

Mid-Engine Van: 1962 Ford Falcon Club Wagon

In 1961, Ford launched the Econoline and Club Wagon vans and pickups based on the new Falcon from the year before. The former was intended for commercial use while the latter was built for people transport with seats and… more»

429 Thunderjet! 1969 Ford Thunderbird

Introducing a luxury car with a beak so long it doesn’t even fit in the picture! Highly original and ready to drive, this 1969 Ford Thunderbird in Lynnwood, Washington features the powerful 429 cid Thunderjet V8, Vintage Air conditioning,… more»

Estate Auction: Bill O’Meara Collection

Estate auctions are a wonderful thing for a car collector, as you not only get the chance to potentially sniff out a deal that only the locals know about, but if the collection is big enough, you get multiple… more»

454 Project: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1972 Chevrolet Corvette doesn’t hide the fact that it’s a total project at the moment, as it’s a non-runner with evidence of multiple paint jobs in its past. But it has the right stuff under the hood, as… more»

Fire Chief Cadillac? 1955 Coupe de Ville

I’ve been doing a Cadillac thing this March, covering cars like this 1937 Series 75 limousine and this 1952 50th anniversary sedan. And today, it’s a ’55 Coupe de Ville. Why so many Caddy’s? I’ve been thinking about what… more»

Second Time Around: 1956 Ford Parklane

About eight months ago, we featured this 1956 Ford Parklane, it was actually listed on Barn Finds Classifieds. Well, the seller didn’t include many photos in their ad, but they’ve now listed it here on craigslist with more photos,… more»

Primered Project: 1958 Chevrolet Impala

The 1958 Chevies were nothing like their predecessors. They were longer, wider, lower, and heavier. And would prove to be a one-year-only design as General Motors rapidly tried to play catch-up to the futuristic “Forward Look” products that Chrysler… more»

455 Equipped! 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-30

When it comes to the Hurst/Olds, the 1975 model may not be the first one to come up in a conversation at your local car show.  Sure, their predecessors may have had more muscle and overall excitement, but if… more»

Rare Drop-Top: 1950 Dodge Wayfarer

When you hear the term “roadster” you usually think of a small, open two-seat sports car often built in England. But Dodge expanded the concept in 1949-52 with its Wayfarer line of cars, which included a 3-passenger convertible called… more»

Briarwood Survivor: 1991 Jeep Cherokee

The XJ-series Jeep Cherokee is a well-known quantity by this point, celebrated for its off-prowess, extremely reliable powertrains, and classic good looks. While we have seen some definite high watermark sales that show collectors love to find these in… more»

Supercharged V10: 1996 Dodge Viper RT/10

Combining a high degree of preservation with desirable modifications is a difficult line to walk, but this supercharged 1996 Dodge Viper V10 seems to do a fine job of striking that balance. With just over 50,000 original miles, it’s… more»

Built and Parked: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix

Wow – this 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix has definitely seen better days. It is absolutely packed into this garage and clearly covered by years’ worth of dust and debris. The crazy thing is the description seems to indicate it… more»

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