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Go-Package Project: 1969 AMC Javelin SST

I’m as guilty as anyone of focusing on what was known at one time as “The Big Three” (which today is more like the Detroit two and a quarter unless you throw in Tesla and then it’s the Detroit… more»

Still In The Barn: 1953 Dodge Coronet

The Coronet nameplate was part of the Dodge portfolio off and on from 1949 until 1976. In the early 1950s, it would be the highest trim level offered by that Chrysler division. This 1953 example has been residing in… more»

High Output 455 – 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Trans Am! Since 1966, the Trans American Sedan Championship has brought the excitement of road racing to North America, rewarding skilled drivers and cars balancing power with handling and durability. Pontiac branded its racing-inspired Firebirds with the name “Trans… more»

Last Year for the Drop Top: 1972 Ford LTD Convertible

You’re looking at a pretty rare Ford. 1972 would be the final year of the LTD convertible with only 4,234 rolling off the assembly line. That’s all. When you consider over 825,000 full size Fords on the 121-inch wheelbase… more»

Stalled Project: 1972 Chevrolet Camaro

After a dismal 1972 model year, Chevy was considering dropping the Camaro. The single plant that produced the car had been on strike for six months and GM was stuck with unfinished inventory that couldn’t be economically retrofitted for… more»

Project Needs Motor: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

In 1963, the Chevy Corvette would finally get its long-awaited redesign after 10 years. And a second body style would become available, the coupe, for which only 1963 would have the split rear window that collectors covet today. This… more»

Not Messed With: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle

How unusual! A 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu that is in untouched and original form. You’ll find that sometimes with a well-preserved Super Sport (SS) model but a Malibu? Not so much so, they are often cloned into an SS… more»

Pole Barn Find: 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS

When you buy old cars as a package deal, you often get limited information as to their background. Case in point here, the seller got five automobiles as part of an estate sale, and they had been living in… more»

Low-Rider: 1954 Chevrolet 210

With a facelift in 1953, Chevrolet renamed its cadre of automobiles, and the mid-range series, formerly the Styleline DeLuxe, became the 210 or Two-Ten. It would be Chevy’s best-selling car in 1953-54 until the Bel Air branched out its… more»

No Reserve: 1959 Pontiac Bonneville Hardtop

Apart from “free to a good home,” are there any better words to see on an eBay listing for a classic car than No Reserve? Those words mean you could bid on the vehicle without needing to meet the… more»

What Doesn’t It Need? 1967 Mustang Fastback

The Mustang came out April 17, 1964 and by the end of the 1965-66 two-year model run, it had sold well over a million copies. Changing the car for its next generation would be an enormous risk, but there… more»

Bare Bones Bad Boy: 1970 Ford Mustang Coupe

You buy this 1970 Ford Mustang Coupe, currently in Glendale, Arizona, for one reason: to thump on it. The seller has gone to great pains to describe the engine internals, which sounds like they’re set up to move. Add… more»

Easy Repair: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

There are few experiences in life that can test your resolve more than finding your beloved classic car sporting accident damage. Surveying the damage can be heartbreaking, especially when the owner must admit it was self-inflicted. Such is the… more»

NASCAR-Inspired: 1969 Dodge Charger 500

Racing was in Chrysler’s blood throughout the 1960s. The mantra “Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday” was more prevalent in those days than today, especially when it came to NASCAR. Dodge pitched a more aerodynamic version of the Charger… more»

Original 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Project: Garage Find!

General Motor’s produced Cutlass models between 1961-1999, and the “4-4-2’s” fell in the 1968-1987 range. This particular car isn’t technically considered a “four-four-two” as it does not have the 4-speed manual transmission, or even the 400 cubic inch engine…. more»

1 of 219: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner GTX

UPDATE: 07/13/2022: While the classic market is presently performing better than most areas of the economy, there are still cars that fail to sell on the first attempt. Sometimes the situation arises as sellers are too optimistic with their… more»

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