408-Powered 1989 Ford Mustang LX Notchback

Change the gears, exhaust, and throttle body, add sticky tires, and a nearly stock 5.0 Mustang of this vintage would turn a quarter mile in the 13s. This notchback body came in under 3000 lb, half a ton lighter… more»

Rare Blue 1986 Ford Mustang SVO Turbo

The impact of color choice on enthusiast vehicles is a well-documented driver of value, especially on performance and high-end luxury vehicles. It matters less as the vehicle in question becomes more commonplace, but it’s still an easy way to… more»

Red Sled: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible

Racing fans in my age bracket likely recall the name Tom Sneva, a former race car driver probably best remembered for winning the Indianapolis 500 back in 1983.  While it would be more significant if Tom himself had been… more»

351 Upgrade: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback

This unassuming 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback has a welcome secret hiding under the hood. Someone has performed an engine upgrade, and the powerplant they chose should provide a significant performance gain. It is a tidy and solid driver that… more»

Triple-Black Treat: No Reserve 1971 Pontiac GTO

If you compiled a list of iconic American classics, Pontiac’s GTO, in some form, would make the grade. The GTO defined the muscle car sector, and they remain as popular now as at any time in automotive history. This… more»

Sturgis, Here I Come! 1970 Honda QA50 K0

What better time to talk about a tiny, 86-pound, 49-cc mini-motorcycle made in Japan than during Sturgis Week?! I would love to ride this down Main Street in Sturgis, for about 0.01 seconds before I take a 2×4 to… more»

No Reserve: 1960 Morris Minor 1000

Although the original Mini is viewed by many as one of the “Cars of the People,” the reality is that it was the humble Morris Minor 1000 that managed to get the British public mobile again after World War… more»

Van Life? 1975 Toyota Chinook Camper

Outdoor adventure has been popular ever since there has been an outdoors. In the early 1900s, Ford produced the Model T Kampkar, but they were only capitalizing on a trend that saw owners crafting their own camper vans. Fast… more»

Stunning Survivor: 1956 Lincoln Premiere Hardtop Coupe

Although the practice of producing concept cars isn’t as prevalent as it once was, Lincoln drew inspiration for the 1956 Premiere from the Futura, a car that would go on to become renowned as the Batmobile in the 1960s… more»

Small-Town Hero: 1935 Chevrolet Tow Truck

Some vehicles carry more than just mechanical history, they hold the stories of the communities they served. This 1935 Chevrolet tow truck, now offered here on eBay, is one such machine. Once a working rig for Lost Springs Garage… more»

Fun Driver: 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 350 4-Speed

Although originally conceived as an affordable compact, the Chevrolet Nova had developed muscle credentials by the time this SS rolled off the line in 1969. Apart from the wheels, this classic is a genuine survivor featuring all of its… more»

Final Year Project: 1971 Dodge Super Bee

When the Road Runner began flying off Plymouth dealer lots soon after its introduction in 1968, Dodge must have been envious, as it didn’t take long before they came up with a similar offering.  The result was the Coronet-based… more»

King of the Hill: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

The early ‘90s Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 still holds a special place in Corvette history, and this 1991 example brings the full package: 6-speed manual, black-on-black color scheme, and the legendary LT5 engine. Showing 76,000 miles, it’s offered here on… more»

Time Capsule: 1968 Miller-Meteor Cadillac Ambulance

Here’s something you don’t see every day squirreled away in a garage (or an airplane hangar). Different strokes for different folks as the late Sly Stone said in his song, “Everyday People,” seems like an appropriate theme song. Here’s… more»

Your Next Daily Driver? 1955 Chevrolet 210 Sedan

Recent evidence at Barn Finds suggests that 1955 Chevrolets come in threes, as this is the third one this week that has turned up for sale. Of those three, this Two-Ten might be the best candidate for a non-salt-state daily… more»

Fine 4.9: 1981 Ford F-100 Flareside 3-Speed

I love the license plate on this 1981 Ford F-100 Flareside pickup: “Fine 4.9”, relating to the fine 4.9-liter/300-cu.in. inline-six, a rock-solid engine if there ever was one. It appears that there’s been some sort of touch-up paint on… more»

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