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Big Bad Green: 1970 AMC AMX

Most car guys will remember Chrysler and its “High Impact” colors offered from 1969-73. But memories may get fuzzy when you mention American Motors’ “Big Bad” series of hues in 1969-70. They were just as flashy as Chrysler’s but… more»

One Owner Mopar: 1972 Dodge Demon 340

When Plymouth introduced the Duster fastback in 1970, they had an instant hit on their hands, so it was no surprise that Dodge got a rebadged version called the Demon the next year. And you could have a Demon… more»

Stored 50 Years! 1936 Chrysler Airflow C10

With a strange idea called “aerodynamics” in mind, Chrysler embarked upon a futuristic design called the Airflow. This 1936 Chrysler Airflow C10 in Hockessin, Delaware hasn’t split the wind in over 50 years. Long-term storage did the Chrysler no… more»

Cheap Speed: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette for $1,500!

You may say C4 Corvettes are a dime a dozen, and to some extent, they are – but how many are sitting with just 500 miles on a rebuilt transmission with heavy duty torque convertor and a rebuilt long… more»

302 Equipped! 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint

While Ford’s 1964 introduction of the Mustang ushered in an entirely new era of “sporty” motoring, Ford was on to the movement, earlier, with their Falcon Sprint. And the Falcon and Mustang are inextricably linked so it was a… more»

Original Ambulance: 1959 Ford Courier Wagon

Today’s fire and rescue vehicles are so incredibly bland compared to what used to be available direct from the manufacturer. Now, I suppose that sentiment will change over time, especially as the modern-day Ford Explorer becomes a classic and… more»

Wild Three-Wheeler: 1984 Trihawk 304

This is an unusual one even for me, a guy who loves unusual vehicles. It’s a three-wheeler and did I mention that a Citroen engine is powering the two front wheels? This 1984 Trihawk 304 can be found here… more»

Restomod Project? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

The Tri-Five Chevrolets of 1955-57 have been in the Automobile All-Star Hall of Fame (if there was such a thing) since almost the beginning. And none more so than the 2-door sport wagon, the Nomad. Decked out in Bel… more»

Dealer Display Truck: 1986 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

This 1986 Chevrolet C10 Silverado pickup is loaded with factory options, and that’s no accident: it was originally used by the selling dealer as a demonstrator of sorts, allowing shoppers to see the many ways they could gussy up… more»

Red Hot 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra Survivor

Cheap collector cars are a bit of an oxymoron, but the concept does come to life on occasion. In this instance, we have a 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra with 92,000 miles on the clock that’s being offered with a… more»

9k Original Miles: 1962 Harley-Davidson FLH Duo Glide

Sitting in this workshop is a 1962 Harley-Davidson FLH Duo Glide that has been part of the same family since it was new. It spent many years stored away, but the owner has returned it to a roadworthy state… more»

Original Paint Survivor: 1977 Jeep CJ5 Golden Eagle

This 1977 Jeep CJ5 is a rare Golden Eagle edition that still wears many original details and retains most of the features that set this special edition apart. The Golden Eagle was perhaps most easily distinguished by its large… more»

Hemi Under Glass Clone? 1968 Plymouth Barracuda

Whenever I see this body style of Plymouth Barracuda, I can’t help but think about the famous “Hemi Under Glass” race cars. This specific car is a 1968 Barracuda and it can be found for sale here on Craigslist… more»

Bubbletop 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe

The term “bubbletop” actually didn’t come about until 1962 when it was used by some to differentiate the Bel Air 2-door sport coupe’s roofline from the more formal roof on the Impala 2-door hardtop. But the terminology has since… more»

Bucket Seats? 1964 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

Nestled under the warmth of a pile of moving blankets is this 1964 Cadillac Coupe DeVille. It was been slumbering as such for ten years after coming in out of the cold. The seller suggests that it needs complete… more»

Three Good Corners! 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire

“Pure glamor… with a touch of adventure!” That’s how Oldsmobile’s sales brochure described the 1963 Starfire. The sportiest of Oldsmobile’s full-sized lineup that year came standard with leather bucket seats, center console, automatic transmission, and the “famous” 394 Starfire… more»

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