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Rebuilt 390! 1969 Ford Mustang S-Code

By 1969, much of the cuteness of the original Mustang had given way to a more muscular demeanor, especially in the SportsRoof (fastback) models like this 1969 Ford Mustang in Auburn, Georgia. With some metal repair and bodywork done,… more»

European Flair! 1963 Studebaker GT Hawk

The Gran Turismo Hawk (or GT Hawk) was the final evolution of the Studebaker Hawk series that began with the Golden Hawk in 1956. The most elegantly styled of the Hawk models, it was built between 1962-64 with production… more»

Modern Muscle: 1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Every now and again, you come across a car that looks like a very smart buy. This 1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am strikes me as such a vehicle, as it’s priced reasonably at $8,500, has reasonable mileage (133,500) and… more»

Compact Camper Van: 1978 Dodge Trans Van

This 1978 Dodge Trans Van is a former tailgate rig, which is a real thing I learned about upon seeing my brother-in-law outfit a short bus with blue and white decor so he and his friends had a suitable… more»

1956 Chevrolet Corvette + Optional Eska Pedal Car!

The Chevrolet Corvette was still in its first generation in 1956, but in that model year the car received a new body style with the door handles outside and new cove-type styling down the sides.  A power top was… more»

Thousands Spent: 1974 AMC Javelin

Mechanical refurbishment on a classic car can seem like a bottomless pit. It seems that you no sooner finish one task than another rears its ugly head. That isn’t the case with this 1974 AMC Javelin. The seller has… more»

Well Documented: 1969 Oldsmobile 442

Potentially, an owner can make all manner of claims about a classic car, and proving these can be a battle. However, when the owner holds a significant selection of documentation that verifies a car’s credentials, that places that vehicle… more»

Needs Nothing: 1932 Ford Model B Roadster

Given his generally inflexible nature, Henry Ford must have felt that the world had gone mad when production ended on the Model B. While the venerable Model T survived for eighteen years and the Model A rolled off the… more»

Original Paint: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

When you consider that Chevrolet sold a record 9,168 examples of the Corvette in 1958, it is staggering to think that the company was poised to ax the program only three years earlier. Initial sales were modest (to be… more»

Tidy Survivor: 1996 Ford Bronco Eddie Bauer Edition

Motoring tastes can change, and when the final Bronco rolled off the Wayne, Michigan, production line on June 12th, 1996, many people saw it as the end of an era. Buyers had begun to turn their backs on these… more»

Original Paint: 1971 Chevrolet Nova

When it was shiny and new, this 1971 Chevrolet Nova was a meek and mild vehicle that served as a daily driver for its original elderly owner. A few years ago, the seller purchased the Nova and transformed it… more»

It’s A Swinger! 1970 Dodge Dart 340

When I was in high school, a classmate and his sister went in halfsies on a 1970 Plymouth Duster 340. Talk about running like a scalded dog, that little Plymouth packed a punch and made quite an impression on… more»

One Owner Project: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro

How valuable is it to have a car with just one previous owner? Some enthusiasts might say it doesn’t matter, but there are collectors who place a great deal of weight on owning a vehicle that was purchased straight… more»

Well Documented! 1937 Cadillac Series 75

Old cars, especially substantial old cars that have a story, are always interesting. And this 1937 Cadillac Series 75 limousine is no exception. I have seen many from this generation (’36-’37) but I believe that this is the first… more»

Beautiful 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT

This beautiful Bright Yellow 1979 Ford Bronco sure shines in the sun! According to the seller, it features original paint, which is amazing for a 44-year-old vehicle. Sixth-generation Ford trucks have been skyrocketing in popularity and value over the… more»

Rare Heavy Chevy: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle

Even though the muscle car market was cooling off in the early 1970s, Chevrolet decided to add a budget-minded performance model to its Chevelle line-up. Called the “Heavy Chevy”, it was akin to what Plymouth did with the Belvedere… more»

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