Garaged 50 Years: 1956 Ford Thunderbird

This two-owner, two-seater Thunderbird has an interesting story, but we wish we knew more. The original owner was a Ford executive who sold it to the second owner in 1965. For some reason, it was put in a garage… more»

Florida Carport Find: 1989 Porsche 944

Sometimes, a car is undoubtedly a project, but the description puts your mind at such ease that you’re tempted to check it out anyway. This 1989 Porsche 944 has clearly gone down the slippery slope of becoming a half-done… more»

Shaker Hood: 1971 Ford Ranchero GT

The Ranchero was Ford’s “gentleman’s” pickup, a car-based truck like the Chevy El Camino it inspired. It launched in 1957 and would remain a part of the Ford line-up through 1979. At first, it was full-size, then a compact,… more»

390/4-Speed: 1968 Ford Mustang GT

Classics like this 1968 Ford Mustang GT provide us with a few challenges. The first is that the photos supplied by the owner are so limited that they leave us wanting more. The second is that the car presents… more»

Driving Project: 1966 Ford Bronco Pickup

Finding a restoration project that runs and drives well can never be a bad thing. However, this ramps up a notch or three when the vehicle in question is as desirable as a 1st Generation Ford Bronco. This 1966… more»

Finest Example? 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda Convertible

When a seller claims that the classic that they own could be the finest example in existence, that’s a pretty bold call to make. However, that may be the case with this 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda Convertible because it is… more»

Pierre Cardin Edition: 1973 AMC Javelin AMX

After 1970, the AMX became a performance option on the Javelin, gaining a back seat in the process. It stayed that way through 1974 when AMC got out of the pony car business due to a saturated market and… more»

Panel Delivery Wagon? 1966 Volvo 122S

Well, it’s advertised as a “VINTAGE 1966 VOLVO 122S AMAZON B18 4 DR PANEL DELIVERY WAGON“. Is it really? It’s the first one that I have encountered but then again, and I have proven it, I’m no Volvo expert…. more»

No Reserve: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

When an owner lists a 1967 Chevelle SS for sale, several things are guaranteed to grab the attention of potential buyers. The first is that it is structurally sound and relatively rust-free. The second is that it has a… more»

33k Miles: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette

The Chevrolet Corvette was still in its first generation when the 1959 model was introduced, and Chevy had made a few changes from the previous year’s model including eliminating the hood louvers and decorative trunk trim.  Inside, the seats… more»

Like-New 1992 Dodge W250 Cummins 5-Speed

I’ll be honest: I’m not really into pickup trucks. Especially not the big American trucks; I like quirky little trucks. I do firmly believe, however, that there is a time and place for everything, and I know enough to… more»

Solid Barn Find? 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado

Introduced in 1966, the Oldsmobile Toronado was based on the same E Body platform as the Buick Riviera, but with front wheel drive, a first for an American manufacturer in the nearly three decades since Cord folded in 1937…. more»

Innovative Beauty: 1937 Cord 812 Westchester Sedan

Cord is a terribly underrated company. Their L-29 is achingly gorgeous, and in this writer’s humble opinion, is one of the most beautiful cars to come out of the United States. Cords, as their signature, were front-wheel drive, which… more»

400 Miles? 1975 Chevrolet Caprice Convertible

By 1975, word had gotten out that the convertible was about to be extinct at General Motors. Except for Cadillac, all divisions folded their tents and only the luxury marque would field a drop-top for ’76 before being done,… more»

Never Titled 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 Survivor!

It’s a head-scratcher. It’s a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS, originally a 396 (L78), that despite never having been titled or registered has more than 17,000 miles on it. It turns out that the car has extensive racing history, and… more»

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 4-Speed Project

The seller advertises this 1970 Chevelle SS396 as a “Real SS 396 4 speed car with cowl induction. Car needs everything” Now usually when one states that a car needs everything that means a rather robust restoration. Well, this… more»

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