Over the last year, I have become quite friendly with a salvage yard in Australia that has helped immensely with my 1981 Toyota HiAce project. By “helped”, I mean they have cut apart several vans to send me good… more»
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Dec 20, 2018 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Parked Since ’79! 1969 Dodge Coronet Super Bee
Dodge’s Super Bee package began in 1969, helping fill the niche created by its Plymouth Road Runner stable-mate. The Road Runner and Super Bee represented budget muscle cars for folks who wanted hefty performance with a light price tag,… more»
Dec 20, 2018 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Grab This: 1973 Ford Pinto Runabout
A 1973 Ford Pinto Runabout with small bumpers, no rust, and in Grabber Blue? There’s cool and then there’s cool, this is the latter. This eye-poppingly-pigmented Pinto can be found listed here on eBay with an equally eye-poppingly-prime bid price… more»
Dec 20, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Big 10 Shop Truck: 1978 Chevrolet C-10
While this 1978 Chevy C10 pickup was already quite sweet with its lowered stance and deep-dish wheels, it gets better: this is a desirable “Big 10” edition, which at one time was claimed to be one of the fastest… more»
Dec 20, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
27,000 Miles? 1977 Buick Skylark
The seventies was a different time. Cars like this Buick Skylark featured here was considered a compact car with an overall length of 200.2 inches. Today, the largest car that Buick produces is a Lacrosse, and that will soon… more»
Dec 20, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Sportabout Project: 1976 AMC Hornet
As a newly-minted wagon owner, I still can’t get it out of my head that products like AMC’s Sportabout were literally years ahead of their time – and unfortunately, the very movement that AMC ushered in with daily-drivable 4WD… more»
Dec 20, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Attractive Survivor: 1964 Chrysler 300
Strictly speaking, while it may not be completely original, I think that this 1964 Chrysler 300 2-Door Hardtop probably qualifies as a survivor. It underwent a repaint in its original color many years ago, and it is now fitted… more»
Dec 20, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Music History: 1973 Oldsmobile Royale Convertible
The owner of this Delta 88 Royale Convertible says that the car has been used in promotional shoots and music videos for up-and-coming recording artists. He includes a number of photos in the ad, but putting it down to… more»
Dec 20, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
The Other Fox Body: 1983 Mercury Capri RS 5.0
The Mercury Capri is seen far less frequently than its Fox-body twin, the Ford Mustang. Even harder to find are the desirable RS cars, equipped with the venerable 5.0L V8 motor, otherwise found in the Mustang GT. This Capri… more»
Dec 20, 2018 • Our Projects • 20 Comments
Junkyard Cosworth Updates: Junkyard Parts Score!
I’m sure this comes as no surprise that I’ve continued to acquire parts for my will-it-ever-run Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth project at an alarming rate. Before I burst into internet fame (guffaw), I used to spend every weekend at… more»
Dec 20, 2018 • For Sale • 52 Comments
88 Genuine Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National GNX
While humans retain the ability to buy, sell, swap, collect, hoard, or store objects, there will always be items that surface that are different, rare, or in exceptional condition. We’ve seen plenty of examples of this in the automotive… more»
Dec 20, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Frank Sinatra’s 1985 Chrysler Lebaron!
Often when we talk of the rich and famous it is easy to imagine a luxurious and even exotic machine. Frank Sinatra was seeking a low key and comfortable vehicle to be driven around in, and his pick was… more»
Dec 20, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Like New: 1984 Ford Bronco XLT
This 1984 Ford Bronco XLT is described by its owner as a 3rd generation survivor. It wears its original paint, original drive-train, and original interior. It is a striking looking vehicle, but there is a bit of a sting… more»
Dec 20, 2018 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Neat First Classic: 1946 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe
Sometimes when you’re looking for a classic car, what you aspire to is a classic that has undergone a painstaking restoration, while at other times you might be seeking a nice car that you can simply climb into and… more»
Dec 20, 2018 • Exclusives • 12 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1974 Volkswagen Beetle
The VW Beetle has to be one of the most recognizable cars ever built. No matter where you take one of these cars, just about every person you encounter will have a story that involves one. There is something… more»
Dec 20, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
California Corona: 1972 Toyota Corona Mark II
Toyota had a misstep or two when they tried to break into the U.S. market by bringing over a woefully-underpowered car. With under 600 sales a year in 1961, they concentrated on their Land Cruiser until 1964. The car… more»
