Survivor? 1963 Studebaker Avanti R1

The Studebaker Avanti market has grown confusing. Three vintage versions are available – the R1 which is normally aspirated, the R2 with a supercharger, and the rare R3 – bored out and also supercharged. While we almost never see… more»

41k Original Miles: 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”

“Iconic” is one of the words that many believe is overused in the classic world, but there are probably none more appropriate when describing the 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge.” Initially conceived as a low-cost package allowing the GTO… more»

Boosted Performance: 1977 Ford Mustang Cobra II

Update 07/28/2024: Falling victim to a non-paying buyer is never pleasant, but when it happens twice, it is almost enough to prompt some enthusiasts to place the whole sale process in the “too-hard” basket. However, that isn’t the case… more»

Original 327/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Originality and documentation are sometimes difficult characteristics to find when searching for a project candidate, but this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe ticks those boxes. It retains its numbers-matching drivetrain, while the Dealer Invoice and Protect-O-Plate add to… more»

Museum Find: 1911 Excelsior Auto Cycle

It’s not every day that you meet a motorcycle more than a century old, but here she is. The story starts in 1876, when George Robie, son of a German immigrant , founded a company called the Excelsior Supply… more»

1971 Honda CT70 Trail 70 With 1,024 Original Miles

Many enthusiasts are passionate about classic motorcycles, and machines like this 1971 Honda CT70 Trail 70 ignited their love for two wheels at a tender age. The Trail 70 represented an excellent entry point for young people to develop… more»

14K-Mile Survivor! 1972 Chevrolet Nova

As if the McCall, Idaho location wasn’t beautiful enough, the condition of this 1972 Chevrolet Nova appears to be just as beautiful. The crazy part of this car is that it has traveled just 14,054 miles since it rolled… more»

Blank Canvas: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS

Many classic car enthusiasts are purists, subscribing to the philosophy that “they’re only original once.” The thought of modifying an original and unmolested classic is unappealing, but some still harbor the ambition to create the car of their dreams…. more»

Beefed Up 350 V8: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The Chevelle was Chevrolet’s mid-size car in the 1960s and 1970s and the most popular version was the Malibu Sport Coupe. That makes the latter one of the most popular autos of the era to clone into an SS… more»

LT-1 Restomod: 1964 Studebaker Avanti

The Studebaker Avanti was only built for two model years (1963 and 1964). The latter year was abbreviated when the company discontinued U.S. auto production around Christmas 1963. 4,640 Avanti’s were assembled in total, with only 800 or so… more»

Numbers-Matching 400 V8: 1968 Oldsmobile 442

Except for Cadillac, every General Motors division got into the mid-size muscle car market at some point in 1964. Pontiac had the GTO, Chevy the Chevelle SS 396, Buick the GS 400, and Oldsmobile the 442 (also known as… more»

A Brit in a Barn: 1976 MG Midget Mk IV Project

When I was growing up, you used to see quite a number of these cute little MG Midgets on the road. A buddy of mine bought one and when I rode in it for the first time, it had… more»

Little Old Lady Owned: 1974 Ford Mustang II

After seeing years of declining sales, Ford reinvented the Mustang in 1974. The original car had gotten big and bulky, so the Mustang II was a subcompact using a 4-cylinder engine for the first time in the pony car’s… more»

Rare Interior Color: 1956 Ford Thunderbird

The classic two-seater ’55-’57 Thunderbirds still turn heads. Especially mine. I recently spotted a gorgeous Sunset Coral ’56 T-Bird at a local repair shop and, yes, I quickly did a u-turn and went back to check it out. You… more»

440 Horsepower Surprise? 1956 Ford Fairlane 500 Victoria

After a major restyle in 1955, Ford changed its products little going into 1956. The Victoria was nearly the top-of-line automobile and was that name given to hardtops (you could go one step further and order the Crown Victoria… more»

Road Runner Wannabe: 1978 Dodge Monaco

What’s before us here is a Mopar that’s probably as important to focus on what it is rather than what it isn’t.  This one is certainly not a bonafide Plymouth Road Runner, although the visionary put some effort into… more»

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