Buried Garage Find: 1966 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback

Sometimes the first challenge facing an enthusiast intent on a project build is to unearth their chosen classic from a spot it has occupied for many years. Hiding below the accumulated bric-a-brac in this garage is just such a… more»

Numbers Matching: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

The Chevy Corvette was treated to a complete overhaul in 1968, so the changes going into 1969 were minor. Aided by extended production run due to labor issues, the 1969 ‘Vettes set a sales record that wouldn’t be topped… more»

Stored For 28 Years: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS

Sitting in this garage is a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS that has led a sheltered existence. The current owner purchased this classic around thirty years ago, driving it regularly for the next two years before placing it into dry… more»

Rotisserie Restoration: 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge

Seeing a decline in demand for its hot GTO muscle car, the gurus at Pontiac introduced The Judge edition in 1969. Initially available in wild colors, The Judge became instantly identifiable. The name was supposedly borrowed from the Sammy… more»

Finned Survivor: 1964 Cadillac Coupe De Ville

The De Ville is one of Cadillac’s most recognizable brands, in play for 57 years (starting in 1949) across eight generations of production. It began as a trim level of the Series 62 and evolved later to become a… more»

1 Of 1,818: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda Formula-S 4-Speed

With all the hype and attention the third-generation Plymouth Barracuda cars are constantly receiving, it’s easy to lose sight of what a fine pony car offering their predecessor was, especially if you happen to run across a Formula-S example… more»

Barn Find: 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe

This 1978 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe has a few unique features as do most fifth-generation Lincoln Continentals. The two-tone paint is nice, and hidden headlights are unique for this generation, as is being a two-door model. Not to mention,… more»

No Reserve: 1946 Chevrolet Suburban Project

The Suburban holds its place in history as the longest-running automotive production nametag, not only at your Chevrolet dealership but also worldwide, so kudos to the folks at Chevy for offering a vehicle that’s evolved over the years to… more»

Taking Reasonable Offers: 1978 MG “B”

So, a 1978 rubber bumpered MGB, finished in brown and available at a “make an offer” price. Hmmm, I thought, at first, that I should title this post “Three strikes and you’re out” but that would be really snarky… more»

Single Owner: Flame Red 1957 Ford Thunderbird

The first generation of the Ford Thunderbird (1955-57) is often compared to the Chevy Corvette of the same period as a sports car. But it really was a personal luxury car and the only thing they had in common… more»

One-Owner, Needs Work: 1974 Dodge Challenger

Chrysler created a new “E-body pony car platform in 1970 for the Plymouth Barracuda and the all-new Dodge Challenger. Things started out with great promise, but the market for performance-oriented cars shifted and demand for the Challenger fell almost… more»

Humpty Dumpty: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396

When this Chevy Camaro was built in 1969, the “pony car” was in its third year of production and solidly in second place behind the Ford Mustang in sales. This example may have been fairly rare as it is… more»

43k Mile Survivor: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS

Chevrolet hit pay dirt when they decided to emphasize style over performance with their Super Sport in 1962. Just shy of 100,000 copies were sold and the numbers grew higher in 1963, so Chevy promoted the hot car to… more»

Chanel Your Inner JR Ewing: 1982 Zimmer Golden Spirit

Is tipster Mitchell G a person who likes parody? You know, that word that by definition means “something so bad as to be equivalent to intentional mockery, a travesty.” That’s kinda what this 1982 Zimmer Golden Spirit brings to… more»

Race Car for the Road: 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO

Only 272 breathtaking examples of the Ferrari 288 GTO were made over three years, from 1984 to 1986. The fastest road car in existence when it was first produced, the 288 GTO was forced off its perch in 1986,… more»

59k Original Miles: 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III

Lincoln always struggled to match Cadillac in the sales race, but that changed when it introduced the Continental Mark III. It signified the first time that the company marketed a genuinely worthy adversary to the Eldorado, and sales success… more»

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