Barn Find Ragtop: 1972 Buick Centurion

Buick redesigned its full-size cars in 1971 and replaced the Wildcat as the sportier version with the Centurion (perhaps a better name considering Buick’s audience?). It would only be used for three years and – during that time –… more»

Worth $9k? 1964 Plymouth Sport Fury

The Sport Fury was to the Plymouth Fury as the Super Sport was to the Chevy Impala. The nameplate was on the menu from 1959 and again from 1962 to 1971. If you wanted a sportier, better-equipped full-size Plymouth,… more»

1-of-2,584: 1968 Mercury Park Lane

In the mid-to-late 1960s, Park Lane was the upper end of the full-size Mercury line-up. And it was available in the same two-door fastback body style as the Ford Galaxie 500. Scarcely 2,600 were built in that configuration in… more»

Minty 51k Mile 1999 Jeep Cherokee Classic

The XJ-series Jeep Cherokee is a bona fide modern classic 4×4, and I doubt we’ll see these rigs ever get cheaper than they are now. The later editions came with some cosmetic improvements that make them look a bit… more»

Low-Mile Original: 1983 Toyota Celica Supra

From the time Ford first made the Mustang, helping to create the “pony car” genre, it became a competitive target for other car companies. Toyota’s entry in the niche was the Celica, a sporty body dropped onto a sedan… more»

Best Looking Fastback Ever? 1966 AMC Marlin

This one had me at the hood ornament. It’s a 1966 AMC Marlin, though, and that also means one of the sweetest fastback shapes ever made. More on that later. For now, the details: It’s in Rome, New York…. more»

Needs Finished: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad Project

Completing another enthusiast’s unfinished project build can be daunting as a new owner grapples with the loose ends that seem almost inevitable. That is one reason why this 1955 Chevrolet Nomad could be somebody’s dream car. The seller has… more»

Service Box Survivor: 41k Mile 1972 Chevrolet C10

One of the greatest attractions of classic Pickups is their inherent versatility. They can carry impressive loads, work effectively as tow vehicles, and some find themselves fitted with a camper for holiday adventures. This 1972 Chevrolet C-10 features a… more»

Blank Canvas: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

Choosing what path to follow with a project build can be challenging, especially when the candidate is as desirable as this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible. This is a solid vehicle, and the included mechanical components could make it… more»

Cheap Cruiser: 1982 Chrysler Cordoba

Chrysler’s Cordoba (’75-’83) was quite the hit when first introduced – it was the right car at the right time as personal luxury coupes like the Monte Carlo, Thunderbird, Grand Prix et al were hot properties and it made… more»

Early SUV: 1970 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55

Sometimes, it’s hard to remember a time before SUvs. They’ve been around in one form or another for years but it seems like the consumer demand exploded in the mid-80s with the introduction of the Jeep Cherokee (XJ), and… more»

Solid Project: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T 440

Some project cars leave owners with decisions surrounding what path to choose. Some see a faithful restoration as the best option, while others opt for a custom approach. The inherent value of vehicles like this 1969 Dodge Charger R/T… more»

Cheap Speedster? 1956 Porsche Project

If you want a Porsche Speedster but find yourself a few hundred thousand short, it may make sense to look for a project. If you’re really struggling to find any loose change in the couch, you might need to reach deeper… more»

1-of-6 Convertibles: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

For 1970, the lowest production numbers for the Plymouth Road Runner were not the high-flying Superbird, but the convertible (which was in its last year as part of the mix). Of those, only six were built for consumption in… more»

Off the Road Since Truman: 1936 Dodge Tudor

It was the year the movie “The Day the Earth Stood Still” debuted.  The first color television signal was broadcast from the Empire State Building, and the show “I Love Lucy” hit TV for the first time.  Harry Truman… more»

Marathon Wagon! 1960 Checker Superba

The Superba was the consumer version of the Checker Marathon, which was largely sold as fleet purchases to taxi-cab services and the like. Only sedans and wagons were available, and this 1960 version of the latter may be one… more»

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