1 of 1,124: 1970 Chrysler Newport Convertible

Chrysler sold more than 260,000 cars in 1970, but not many of them were drop-tops. The entry-level full-size car, the Newport, only accounted for 1,124 convertibles – and only a small percentage likely survive today. This one has been… more»

No Reserve: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS

Sometimes it can be easy to look past a project car because it doesn’t make a positive first impression. That is the case with this 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS. Don’t be fooled by its missing exterior trim pieces and… more»

Hardtop Garage Find: 1968 Chevrolet Impala

While cars like Ford’s Mustang were making big news in the sales arena, the Chevy Impala was quietly doing the same, building more than one million units in 1965 (a record). The fourth-generation Impala’s (1965-70) continued to put up… more»

Low-Mileage Mopar: 1966 Dodge Dart GT

While the actual birth year of the musclecar is debatable, many enthusiasts will agree that things were heating up in the early 1960s. With the Pontiac GTO being introduced for the 1964 model year, other manufacturers watched as sales… more»

Hatchback Survivor: 1978 Ford Pinto Runabout

By the early 1970s, the U.S. auto manufacturers were coming out with all sorts of products to defend against the onslaught of fuel-efficient subcompacts originating in Japan and Europe. The Pinto would be Ford’s entrant and it had a… more»

Triple Carburetors! 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham

Man, if you had a Cadillac Eldorado Brougham in 1958, you were stylin’! No more beans for breakfast, you were up there in the rarified air with the Monopoly Man. Regardless of its one-time exalted position, this particular Eldorado… more»

Tri-Five Runner! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

“Tri-five.” “Fifty-seven Bel Air.” Those phrases just roll off many enthusiasts’ tongues with all the desire and appreciation these cars deserve. Unfortunately, most of them, especially the two-door versions, are out of reach of us mere mortals. This car,… more»

High 10s! 1971 Chevrolet Nova Drag Racer

Imagine this scenario.  You go to your Chevrolet dealer in 1971 and buy yourself a brand new Nova.  It’s your driver for the next 12 years, but in 1983 an unfortunate mishap happens and you get hit in the… more»

Return to Stock? 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

Far from the first drag car teasing potential buyers with the idea of being returned to stock, this 1970 Plymouth Barracuda in Payson, Illinois poses a more compelling argument than most. Despite its history as a drag racer since… more»

Storage Unit Find: 1975 Buick Regal

Buick introduced the Regal in 1973, a personal luxury version of the mid-size Century. The 2-door coupe would continue through 1997, after which it was only available as a sedan (changing markets). This one-owner 1975 edition from GM’s Colonnade… more»

Real Deal 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda!

At times, determining the desirability of a classic muscle car can be challenging. The internet is awash with sites loaded with contradictory information, although some people go old-school by resorting to various reference books. Alternatively, you can take a… more»

Basement Lambo: 1982 Lamborghini Countach Replica

Very rarely do I wish I had six figures worth of idle cash to blow on a project. But this is one of those times, as I have followed the build of this absolutely insane Lamborghini Countach tribute for… more»

454 Swap: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

It happens occasionally. An owner will be dissatisfied with the performance offered by an original classic. They will choose to upgrade its drivetrain, causing heart palpitations for purists. That has been the fate of this 1967 Chevelle SS 396…. more»

Tidy Daily Driver: 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire

The term “affordable daily driver” can mean many things to different people, but it may be a good one to describe this 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire. The seller refers to it as dependable, suggesting that this relatively rare classic is… more»

EXCLUSIVE: Rare 1983 Honda CX650 Turbo

Was I the only human on the planet who didn’t have a turbo vehicle in the 1980s? It seems like both cars and trucks, usually smaller imported cars but also some American vehicles, had turbos. This 1986 Honda CX650… more»

Original 429: 1970 Ford LTD Country Squire

Ah, the humble station wagon. Once the preserve of the average family, they have morphed into one of the “must-have” vehicles in the current classic market. Good examples can generate plenty of interest when they hit the market, as… more»

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