Owned 50 Years: 1939 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead

I’ve been called a knucklehead more times than I care to remember, but I should be so lucky to be as cool, unique, tough, or valuable as this 1939 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead. The seller has this example listed here… more»

Mild Muscle: 1976 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

What you’re seeing first is how this 1976 Chevrolet Mailbu Classic started out before the seller began adding some custom touches.  The Chevy appears to have been a well-cared-for example, although just your basic transportation wearing whitewall tires, factory… more»

Lipstick Red Pretty Woman: 1993 Lotus Esprit

In many instances, car buffs remember the cars in movies more than anything else.  Take for example the Bullit Mustang, Bandit’s Trans Am, and Eleanor in “Gone in Sixty Seconds.”  While the silver Lotus Esprit in “Pretty Woman” wasn’t… more»

Nice Grill: 1957 Triumph TR3

I have to admit that I am a traditionalist.  I hate to see an original car butchered up to become a hot rod or some monstrosity of a custom.  Or, worst of all, butchered up and abandoned when the… more»

Big Block Pony Project: 1969 Mustang Boss 429

What an abomination! This 1969 Mustang Boss 429, shown here on eBay, has been treated like it’s any old junk car, left to sit out, and now owned for a year by a person who has decided that he… more»

V8 Candidate? 1948 Chevrolet 3100 Project

UPDATE 01/25/2023: Falling victim to a non-paying winning bidder is one of the perils of online auctions, which has been the fate of the owner of this 1948 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup. The previous auction ended with the bidding at… more»

No Reserve: 1964 Pontiac GTO

If you have a classic car you plan on selling, several strategies are available to guarantee buyer interest. One is to provide excellent photos that grab their attention. Another is to list that highly desirable classic with No Reserve…. more»

One-of-One 1955 Michelotti Jaguar XK140 Coupe Project

Appearances can be deceiving. What looks like a mid-60s Maserati is instead a 1955 Jaguar XK140 Special Equipment Coupe with coachwork by Giovanni Michelotti in Italy. It’s a project now, for sale at Bonhams and set to be auctioned… more»

Pick Your Motor: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Project cars almost always offer their owner choices, but this 1967 Corvette Convertible is different. Its engine bay houses a healthy but non-original V8. However, the numbers-matching 327 is included for those planning a faithful restoration. Don’t let the… more»

Calling Clark Griswold! 1973 Ford LTD Country Squire

The County Squire was born out of the shift from wood-bodied to steel-bodied wagons in the early 1950s. And would remain part of the Ford lineup for 40 years. None were bigger than the LTD Country Squires of the… more»

Parked For 30 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 RS

A previous owner placed this 1972 Camaro Z28 Rally Sport into storage more than thirty years ago. It recently emerged from hiding and requires a total restoration to return to its former glory. It will be a significant undertaking… more»

One Owner! 1963 Pontiac LeMans Convertible

The Pontiac Tempest arrived on the scene at the Paris Motor Show in 1960. Thanks to John DeLorean, the Tempest was both innovative and successful in its compact class. Motor Trend named it Car of the Year in 1961;… more»

Finishing Someone’s Project: 1938 Plymouth Tudor

One of the tragedies of the classic car world is the number of unfinished project cars that are languishing in garages, sheds, and under the dreaded blue tarp.  Enthusiasm for a new project usually wanes after the work becomes… more»

Original And Unrestored: 1969 Chevrolet Impala

For some enthusiasts, practicality is a major consideration when choosing a classic to park in their garage. For those with teenagers, they realize that accommodating their ever-lengthening legs in the back seats of some cars is impossible. However, vehicles… more»

Low-Mile Muscle: 1970 Oldsmobile 442

Some classics are so jaw-dropping that they are often described as having the “wow” factor. That is the case with this 1970 Oldsmobile 442 because its overall condition guarantees it will draw attention for the right reasons. Its history… more»

Two-Year Model: 1963 Mercury Meteor S-33

The Meteor was a Mercury nameplate borrowed for three years from Ford of Canada. In 1961, it was a full-size product offering before switching to a mid-size platform in 1962-63. For the latter, it was sold in parallel to… more»

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