Project or Parts? 1941 International 1-Ton Truck

In 1940 International Harvester introduced the K series of trucks, which updated the styling of the C series. The K’s had flowing lines, a radiator incorporated into the frontal structure, and headlights embedded into the fenders. The K-line offered… more»

Take Your Pick: Quartet of Chevrolet Corvettes

The Chevrolet Corvette. The Great American Sports Car. What’s not to love? Except for a transitional model year in 1983, the Corvette has been in production for nearly 70 years. This fan liked them so much that he (or… more»

Rolling Project: 1974 Dodge Challenger

1974 was the end of the blacktop for the first generation Dodge Challenger, and the rest of the muscle car market wasn’t faring very well by this time either, thanks to the oil crisis of ’73 and skyrocketing insurance… more»

One Of My Dream Cars: Arkley SS Project

Fellow Barn Finders, this is one of those TMI (Too Much Information) posts that we writers get away with every once in a while. You see, coming across one of your dream cars for sale is a hazard of… more»

First Love Must Go: 1956 Chevrolet 210

The 210 was the mid-level trim model in the 1955-57 “Tri-Five” Chevies. Out of 1.6 million automobiles that Chevrolet built in 1956, the 210 2-door post sedan would account for 206,000 copies, the third best-selling model/body style. This car… more»

Original 350: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS

Stepping back to admire a classic restored with your own hands is a satisfying experience, but it is not one available to every enthusiast. Various circumstances can undermine the viability of a project build, leaving those affected with two… more»

454/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle

There’s no doubt that automotive developments like fuel injection and electronic witchcraft allow modern cars to deliver more power per cubic inch than in decades past. They achieve that feat while producing less harmful emissions and cocooning their occupants… more»

Dean Weller Special: 1948 Crosley Micro Car

Dean Weller’s retirement avocation was running Grandpa’s Garage in De Soto, Kansas. Weller was a car customizer extraordinaire. His primary interest was Model A’s, but over the years he tackled an Edsel, a Lincoln, and a DeSoto, among others…. more»

Confusing Colors? 1955 Buick Century Wagon

This find is worthy of exploration because it’s a rarely seen wagon today, a 1955 Buick Century, one of only 4,243 produced, according to 55Buick.com. Thrown in Estate Wagons for another 2,952 and you’re at a total count of… more»

1954 Jaguar XK120 Fixed-Head Coupe Project

When the Jaguar XK120 was first introduced in 1948, it was only available in roadster form. Later on, both drop-head coupe (convertible) and fixed-head coupe (FHC) variants were available. This 1954 model was the last year the XK120 was… more»

Time Capsule T-Bird: 1976 Ford Thunderbird

Sometimes a seller’s choice of words in their advertising sales pitch such as “mint,” “amazing,” “stunning,” and “original” can be questioned, but that doesn’t appear to be the case here. Based on the more than 50 photos, this is… more»

Long-Term Owner: 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500

There has long been a belief that 1,140 Shelby GT500 Fastbacks rolled out of the factory in 1968, and our feature car’s owner mentions that figure in their listing. However, the internet can be a source of misinformation, which… more»

Jurassic Park Tribute! 1965 Clark Cortez

Did you know that the Clark Forklift Co. built motorhomes in the 1960s? They got out of business in the 1970s and others carried to torch through the end of the decade. The Cortez was popular, perhaps because it… more»

Engine Upgraded: 1967 Oldsmobile 442

The 1967 Oldsmobile 442 was a potent muscle car capable of pinning its driver back in their seat if they floored the gas. It offered enough performance to satisfy most people, except the owner of our feature car. They… more»

A Not-Old Barn Find: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

Think back on the trajectory we’ve come along such that a 1986 model Chevrolet Camaro is now a treasured barn find. Way back when, that status was reserved for cars of the 1960s. Then suddenly everyone had to have… more»

390/4-Speed: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

There are many reasons why a classic car can find itself in hibernation. It could be because the owner wishes to preserve their investment, or an illness may prevent that person from climbing behind the wheel. In the case… more»

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