V8 Kit Car: 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Sebring

Kit Cars are typically a hit-or-miss affair, with build quality a lucky dip, depending on the skills of the person bolting them together. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder T.J. for spotting one that… more»

Turbo Diesel/5-Speed: 1990 Dodge Ram 4×4 Pickup

This 1990 Dodge Ram 4×4 has an undeniable presence, from its physical size to its striking fresh paint. It seems to be in good mechanical health, featuring a Turbo Diesel that guarantees impressive performance in all circumstances. The new… more»

Station Wagon Project: 1965 Chevrolet Nova

Chevrolet introduced the Chevy II/Nova in 1962 as its more conventional compact car (compared to the somewhat unorthodox for the day, Corvair). It was a successful product that would remain in production through the end of the 1970s. The… more»

Original 400: 1972 Pontiac Luxury LeMan Hardtop

Pontiac upped the ante in 1972 by introducing the range-topping Luxury version to its LeMans model lineup. Available in two-door Hardtop and four-door Sedan variants, this classic’s first owner selected the rarer and more desirable Hardtop. They equipped it… more»

Factory V6: 1962 Buick Special

Finding a tidy and affordable survivor that is a turnkey proposition can sometimes be challenging, but this 1962 Buick Special ticks those boxes. It might not be as glamorous as some, but it is solid and ready for action…. more»

Big-Block Project: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

With Christmas done and dusted, many enthusiasts will turn their attention towards securing an appropriate project candidate to occupy their time in 2025. If your leanings are towards something from the General Motors back catalog, this 1969 Corvette Convertible… more»

Cheap Locomotive! 1950 General Electric 80 Ton Switcher

Here’s the perfect locomotive for your back yard – a 1950 General Electric switcher. Find it marked down more than 50% to just $17,000, listed here at Ozark Mountain Railcar. Its current home is Alberta, Canada. Weighing a mere… more»

27k Mile 1974 DeTomaso Pantera

The Pantera is iconic and a bit of an oddball. The cars are, in a way, both American and Italian. They came about when Ford decided to collaborate with Alejandro DeTomaso. DeTomaso was located in Modena and Ford agreed… more»

4-Door 318 V8 Driver: 1969 Dodge Dart

Dodge’s first compact car was called the Lancer (1961-62). For whatever reason, when the vehicle was redesigned in 1963 the Dart name was shifted to the A-body platform shared with the Plymouth Valiant. Another rework came in 1967 and… more»

Fluid Drive Equipped: 1942 Chrysler New Yorker

You know a 1942 automotive anything isn’t too common considering that domestic auto manufacturers mostly ceased production at the beginning of the year and transformed themselves into military contractors necessary to meet the challenge imposed by American involvement in… more»

1967 Dodge W200 Sweptline Short Bed 4×4

I wasn’t aware that Dodge offered a W200 in a short bed pickup in this era and can’t find any information about them, even on brochures that only list a regular long bed for 4×4 3/4-ton pickups. Maybe one… more»

Restored Thumper: 1962 Mustang Thoroughbred

Growing up in Minnesota, Dennis Carpenter ended up in North Carolina in 1960, and almost anyone who needs parts for a Ford restoration knows his name. He started a business that reproduced parts and created a legendary company under… more»

Guaranteed Head Turner: 1978 Cadillac DeVille Custom

Classics like the Duesenberg never seem to go out of style, even neoclassics like the Excalibur, with visionaries using all sorts of starters upon which they can emulate their dream car.  In this case, what we have here began… more»

“True Survivor”: 1963 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass

The early 1960s were an interesting time for General Motors engineering, and much of their most offbeat ideas were centered around their new compacts: The Corvair, Tempest’s “rope drive,” the aluminum V8, the Buick V6 and Pontiac’s “half a… more»

Luxury Drop-Top Survivor: 1984 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

Parking a Convertible in their garage doesn’t necessarily mean that an enthusiast must forego the finer things in life. This 1984 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz is shining proof of that, perfectly combining luxury with a wind-in-the-hair motoring experience. I must… more»

Long-Term Owner: 1934 Rolls Royce 20/25 Saloon By Park Ward

By the 1920s, Rolls Royce had absorbed the notion that owners might want to drive their own cars, rather than always employ a chauffeur. Moreover, financial pressures in Europe post WWI had diminished the market for luxury cars, creating… more»

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