Yard Find: 1965 Volvo P1800

A few weeks ago, a friend of mine told me about a honey hole he found in rural North Carolina with a property belonging to one individual absolutely strewn with desirable classics. Upon seeing this listing for a 1965… more»

Older Restoration: 1956 Ford Thunderbird

Although finding an original and unrestored survivor is the dream of many enthusiasts, becoming the new owner of a classic that has a few years behind it since a restoration is an option worth serious consideration. Freshly restored classics… more»

Short Bed Garage Find: 1969 Chevrolet C10

Sometimes, every box is seemingly checked. When it comes to classic pickup trucks, there are a few things you need for a winning combination: first, if it’s a barn find, you want it to be in serviceable condition. A… more»

Package Deal: Two 1954 Citroen Traction Avants – Normale and Familiale

These Citroens were destined to be combined into one until the owner found a less needy restoration project. Consequently, he is selling two 1954 Traction Avants, here on craigslist, with an asking price of just $4500. We have Ross… more»

V8 Coupe Conversion: 1976 Jaguar XJ6

To me, the Jaguar XJ6 coupe is one of the prettiest Jags ever made. While many would argue that honor belongs to the E-Type, I disagree – the pillar-less XJ6 two-door is a stunner, and because it’s so overlooked… more»

Patton Replica: 1944 Dodge Command Car WC-56

General George S. Patton (1885-1945) was a colorful and hard driving general who led the 7th US Army in the Mediterranean campaign and the 3rd Army across Europe to end World War II. Our subject vehicle is a 1944… more»

Driving Project: 1960 Plymouth Fury Convertible

By 1960, the automotive design landscape was shifting, and yesterday’s “must-have” feature was all but consigned to the pages of history. Such was the case with the enormous fins that had dominated the late 1950s. Manufacturers moved to a… more»

Restore or Preserve? 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

Some classics leave potential buyers with difficult decisions to make. Hidden in this garage is a 1960 Corvette that will pose questions for its new owner. They could retain the car as a tidy driver, but would they be… more»

Biarritz Survivor: 1980 Cadillac Eldorado

About as elegant as it got in 1980, this 1980 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz was at, or at least towards, the top of the mountain for American-made luxury cars in this era. Not many others had a stainless steel top,… more»

Look Ma-No B Pillar! 1960 Mercury Commuter

The idea of a hard-top station wagon was pretty heady stuff back in the ’50s. Hardtop passenger cars had only been introduced at the beginning of the decade but starting in 1957, Mercury carried the open, airy design over… more»

Maintain And Drive Or Restore? 1950 Ford F-1

I wonder if Ford had any clue what would become of their modest pickup back in 1948 when the F-1 was introduced. Probably not, but to say that the F-Series pickup has been a success over the decades is… more»

It’s A Hemi! 1966 Dodge Charger

The Dodge Charger hit the scene in the middle of the 1966 model year. Using Chrysler’s B-body intermediate platform, the Charger was a cross between a personal luxury car and a pony car, offering both flair and some performance… more»

South Of The Border Edition: 1946 Mercury

A few months back, I wrote a post on a “North of the Border” 1946 Mercury truck discovery. Well, today I’m going to cover a “South of the Border” find that’s also a ’46 Mercury but this time it’s… more»

Low Miles and Patina! 1959 Chevrolet Impala

The Impala was born in 1958 as an upscale version of the Bel Air, only offered as a 2-door hardtop or convertible. It was successful enough to be promoted to series status the following year and all body styles… more»

Custom Built 1973 Stretched Volkswagen Camper Bus!

As it sits right now, this VW bus isn’t looking quite the same as I’m sure it did nearly 50 years ago when a Boeing engineer from Seattle custom-built it in 1973, but as I strive to look beyond… more»

523 HP “Project Nova”: 1968 Chevy II

Chevrolet’s second compact, the Chevy II, debuted in 1962 (the first was the Corvair). Over time, it would evolve into more than an economy car, especially when it came to the 1968 redesign. Before you knew it, you could… more»

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