Reincarnation Candidate? 1967 Plymouth GTX

So, is there reincarnation for cars? When one is finally abused, used up, and abandoned, can it ever return to a reborn life? If you follow the TV reality series Graveyard Cars and have followed some of the insanity… more»

Preserved Creamsicle: 1977 Ford Bronco

This 1977 Ford Bronco has more than a few things going for it. For one thing, the color scheme is excellent. Who doesn’t love orange on white? For another, the body appears to be uncut, which is a major… more»

DeRat! 1964 Big-Block/4-Speed Cadillac

GM, for years, had a very defined dichotomy. Chevrolet was the anchor brand, economically priced and powered by six-cylinder engines. Cadillac, at the other end of the spectrum, meant quiet refinement, luxury, and smooth, substantial V8 power. As the… more»

50th Anniversary Continuation Model: 1965 Shelby Cobra

To me, one of the trickiest vintage cars to value is the continuation model Shelby Cobra. I will admit that this is a part of the collector automobile world that is squishy to me; there’s a strong sentiment out… more»

No Reserve Project: 1972 Volvo 1800ES

With the production of its P1800 series nearing the end, Volvo introduced one final variant in 1972, a sports wagon they called the 1800ES.  The ES had a short run lasting only two years, and by 1973 it was… more»

It’s a Jute! 1998 Jaguar XJ8 Pickup

Combine a silky British saloon with the practicality of a pickup truck bed, and you’ve got yourself a Jute, a Jaguar Utility vehicle! Someone clever crafted exactly that, and this one-off creation in Morgantown, Pennsylvania can be yours with… more»

Civilian Version: 1948 Willys CJ2A

Even folks who are not car buffs recognize a World War II vintage GP, or Jeep as they are commonly called.  The Jeep, like Harley Davidson motorcycles, Coca Cola, and rock and roll is uniquely American.  The part of… more»

Early Hard Top Jeep: 1946 Willys CJ2A

When the World War two version of the Jeep became the CJ-2A immediately after the war ended, folks who knew their capabilities in war put those skills to use in civilian life.  From the farm to the forest and… more»

Car Park Find: 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS

One of the more amazing things about underground parking garages in Europe (particularly in the UK) is that wealthy families and individuals seem to have a habit of leaving desirable cars in their assigned parking spots for years at… more»

Farm Truck Rescue: 1992 Ford F-150 4×4

This 1992 Ford F-150 pickup was actually discovered on a barn via an estate sale, which revealed that it was equipped with one of the most sought-after combinations out there for a truck with the blue oval: manual transmission,… more»

Rat Rod or Restore: 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220S

One of the harder lessons about classic car ownership is not everything that is vintage or rare is necessarily valuable. We all fantasize about the epic barn find we discover, but can sometimes have those daydreams tempered by realizing… more»

Golden Anniversary Yard Find: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS

Rare cars sitting in the mud: I think we can all agree that gets our collective blood pumping. The Impala SS is one of the most iconic American muscle cars ever built, and even decades after its introduction, those… more»

No Reserve Big-Block: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

It is an unfortunate reality that pristine and original C2 Corvettes are now beyond the reach of most average enthusiasts. Therefore, cars like this 1966 Convertible have become more important in the current classic market. It isn’t completely original,… more»

Freshly Rebuilt 350 V8! 1969 Pontiac Firebird

The first generation of the Pontiac Firebird wrapped up in 1969, though they enjoyed a 15-month production run due to delays in getting the second-gen cars on the assembly line. These autos were restyled and (IMO) were the best… more»

Two Or Four Doors? 1957 Pontiac Star Chief

Here’s an interesting find, a 1957 Pontiac Star Chief, four-door hardtop that has a sorta two-door look about it. The breezy hardtop’s roofline is a Fisher Body design that first appeared on Pontiacs and other GM division cars in… more»

Hot Rod Project: 1929 Ford Model A

This 1929 Ford Model A hot rod is a really cool little car although it needs quite a bit of work to reach its full potential. It can be found here on eBay with a current bid of $7,500. The… more»

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