Carat Duchatelet Edition: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE

When it comes to style, it’s hard to go wrong with a big-body Mercedes-Benz sedan. Unmodified, they are stately and handsome; if you apply some custom touches, they are seemingly transformed into a cross between a gangster’s lowrider and… more»

Fuel Injected? 1967 Dodge Charger 383

So what really happened? Dodge hit a major home run with its newly introduced 1966 Charger. But in ’67, sales fell right off of the table for what amounted to a repeat of the ’66 design, why? Based on… more»

Ute Conversion: 2010 Dodge Charger R/T

Did you know there’s a company that sells kits to convert your present-day Dodge Charger into a Ute (utility or coupe utility vehicle)? These cars are plentiful, especially retired police state trooper cars that can usually be picked up… more»

A Trio of Projects: 1956 Oldsmobile 98s

The seller’s father no doubt had an affinity for the 1956 Oldsmobile 98 (also Ninety-Eight). He managed to collect at least three of them, two of which are convertibles. He opted to restore one (though unfinished) while the other… more»

Big Red Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet Suburban

This 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is not only a rust-free, original paint truck, but also left the factory with a host of desirable options. The seller has maintained it at a very high level but has also made some upgrades… more»

Build it Your Way! 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Take a close look at this Pleasanton, California classic before pronouncing it too far gone, and credit the seller with showing the clean and relatively rust-free undercarriaage on this rough-looking Chevy. The 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu’s non-original and non-running… more»

Stunliner: Stunning 1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner

I’m always fishing around for a good car story. That’s why I like striking up conversations with owners of classic cars because there’s usually an interesting story behind their “pride and joy.” Some, like the owner of this stunning… more»

Barnstormer Find: 1952 Piper PA-20 Pacer

If seeing a plane like this 1952 Piper PA-20 Pacer doesn’t make you want to get your pilot license, I don’t know what will. I’m an FAA-certified commercial drone pilot, but that training is a walk in the park… more»

Air Cooled Mystery: 1925 Franklin Sedan

Franklins are coming out of the woodwork it seems. Just a few days ago we wrote up an Airman, and now here’s an earlier mystery Franklin I can’t identify. Fortunately, these air-cooled cars have a sturdy following. For instance,… more»

Shelby GT 500 Project: 1967 Ford Mustang

The Shelby Mustang was a high-performance variant of the Ford Mustang, built as a partnership between Ford and Carroll Shelby in 1965-67 and by just Ford in 1968-70. Considered iconic today, the Shelby GT500 was given a huge lift… more»

It’s Free! 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III

Some classic project cars can be so cheap that they seem almost too good to be true. This 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is a prime example because its owner wants to give it away to some lucky person…. more»

Tidy Driver: 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite Mark IV

With winter fast approaching, now would seem to be the least logical time to buy a classic British sports car. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Those colder months allow a new owner time to partake in… more»

Modern Hemi AAR Clone: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

Here’s a Barracuda with a rather unusual vision all the way around, and frankly I’m a bit torn on whether I’m kind of on board with what’s been started here or if it’s making me want to cringe. There’s… more»

Unfinished Project: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Sometimes it can be challenging to determine whether a classic hits the right note with enthusiasts. A car that ticks the right boxes for one person may leave others feeling cold. There are no such questions with this 1971… more»

Rare in Red: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Project

Incredibly, this DeLorean DMC-12 was parked for 20 years in what looks like a storage locker. What’s not surprising is that it doesn’t run; what is surprising is the red paint job it sports, covering up the iconic stainless… more»

Cobra Jet Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Looking to attract more performance-oriented buyers to the Mustang, Ford introduced the Mach 1 model in 1969. Available only in the fastback (aka SportsRoof) body style, nearly 25% of all Mustangs built in its first year were the Mach… more»

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