Original Motor: 1940 Ford DeLuxe Coupe

When a classic car has over eight decades under its belt, it is fair to expect it to feature some non-original drivetrain components. However, that isn’t the case with this 1940 Ford DeLuxe Coupe. Its engine bay houses the… more»

Needs Finishing: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe

The word “icon” is one of the most overused in the classic world, but there are few better to describe the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe. The C3 is probably the most recognizable Corvette within and outside North… more»

396 V8 4-Speed Project: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS

Chevrolet almost had a miss on their hands when they introduced the Super Sport in 1961. It was strictly about performance and only a few hundred Impalas were built that way. The company changed its strategy in 1962 by… more»

Tidy Driver: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

One of the most significant battles faced by enthusiasts searching for a First Generation Mustang is locating one that is both ready to enjoy and affordable. That could be the opportunity this ’65 Convertible provides because it is a… more»

59K Mile 454 Powered: 1974 Chevrolet C20 Pickup

A nice clean original truck typically brings back memories for those of us who grew up around a certain make or model. My Dad bought a 1972 Chevrolet SWB Stepside truck from a utility company for $600 for my… more»

1 of 1,100: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle

The Chevelle was a new car in 1964, filling a void between the full-size Impala/Bel Air/Biscayne and the compact Chevy II/Nova. It would become an extremely popular part of the Chevrolet line-up, selling more than 370,000 copies in its… more»

Untouched FJ60: 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser

Sometimes, I look back and wonder why I didn’t make a move even when I had a suspicion a particular vehicle was a smart one to buy. I prefer not to call it a list of regrets, but with… more»

Too Good to be True? 1975 Porsche 911 Targa

These days, you can usually identify a scam a mile away. We’ve all gotten better at seeing the flaky language; the terrible photos; the laughable asking price. But that doesn’t mean deals don’t exist, or that there are realistic… more»

Plain Jane Brawn: 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1

Since Cadillac didn’t offer a muscle car in the 1960s/1970s, the job of offering one with both performance and luxury fell to Buick. And they did it admirably beginning in 1965 with the Gran Sport, shortened to GS in… more»

GTO Judge Tribute! 1972 Pontiac LeMans Sport

Pontiac did not offer a GTO convertible in 1972, but this 1972 Pontiac LeMans Sport convertible came pretty close. Its original Endura bumper and hood snorkels would have shouted “GTO” from a distance, and a later owner upped the… more»

Rare Big Block! 1972 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396

Stuffing a giant engine into a small car dates back more than a century, and this 1972 Chevrolet Camaro SS marks the end of the big block Camaro. The seller describes this Lakewood, Pennsylvania classic as genuine SS retaining… more»

Almost Finished: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible

It takes a leap of faith to purchase a freshly restored classic because time hasn’t allowed any potential shortcomings to rear their ugly head. I’m not stating that would be the case with this 1966 Mustang Convertible because the… more»

Pair of Indy Pace Cars: 1979 Ford Mustangs

The Ford Mustang had the honor of pacing the field at the Indianapolis 500 about six weeks after its introduction in 1964. 15 years would pass before that happened again, this time with the new Fox body the Mustang… more»

Surf’s Up! 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Wagon

Often, the seller of an old and forlorn station wagon will suggest that it would make a “cool surf wagon” or some similar undertaking as its next station in life. In the case of this 1951 Chevrolet Styleline, it… more»

One Year Model: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL

The W113 Mercedes-Benz is one of the prettier convertibles the company has made, and after years of living in the shadow of the 300SL roadster, it has finally emerged as a very collectible classic. This example is desirable for… more»

The Best? 1967 Ford Bronco

Although the seller doesn’t make the claim, I often ponder what it takes for a classic to be the best of a particular model. That is the one posed by this 1967 Ford Bronco because its presentation and overall… more»

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