Dismantled in 1993: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The 1967 Camaro Z28 was one of Chevrolet’s best-kept secrets, with only 602 buyers splashing the cash on what would become an American legend. By 1969, the story was different, with sales rising to an impressive 20,302. This Z28… more»

Older Restoration: 1952 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

The seller refers to this 1952 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup as an older restoration, but I’m inclined to consider that process was more a refurbishment. I draw this conclusion due to the changes it underwent, although reversing them would be… more»

(Too Bad) It’s An Automatic: 1973 Datsun 240Z

As soon as I looked at the ad for this 1973 Datsun 240Z, I knew it had to be an automatic. That turned out to be true. How did I know? Because the lack of a stick shift would… more»

Elegant Droptop: 1957 Imperial Crown Convertible

The Chrysler Imperial has a bit of a confusing history, as in its first nearly 3 decades of production the Imperial was actually a car model made by Chrysler.  But then the company decided the Imperial might better compete… more»

Bring In The Clones! 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass/442

Looks a lot like a 1972 Oldsmobile 442, right? Well the seller, fortunately, cuts to the chase and tells us that it’s not, it’s a clone and that’s appreciated. In the world of collectible cars, I have never had… more»

Army SUV: 1954 Willys Jeep M38A1

Willys-Overland is mostly known for bringing us the Jeep. It was a versatile, no-frills, utility vehicle that saw more than a half-million copies consumed alone during World War II. This 1954 edition of the M38A1 likely missed seeing any… more»

Numbers-Matching G-Code: 1969 Boss 302 Ford Mustang

For the first generation of the Boss 302 Ford Mustang to have only lasted 2 years, this pony sure made a big splash in small block history considering the brief amount of time it was made and how few… more»

Original Sea Blue Paint: 1965 Volkswagen Beetle Sunroof

When I was nine, my dad bought a new ’65 VW Beetle (in Ruby Red). He loved that car and was a VW man the rest of his life. Dad, ever the thrifty one, decided the new gas-sipping Beetle… more»

LT1/4-Speed! 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Maco Shark

If somebody posed the question at a Corvette gathering of what’s the ultimate street C3 in terms of looks, I’d have to throw out my two cents that the Maco Shark bodies are a worthy contender.  In addition to… more»

Stored 15 Years: 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T

In 1967, Chrysler rolled out two performance automobiles based on the mid-size B-body platform. Plymouth had the GTX, based on the Belvedere, and Dodge had the R/T, based on the Coronet. Both meant serious business with a 375 hp… more»

Kinda Drives! 1956 Ford Country Sedan Wagon

I love the seller’s description that this 1956 Ford station wagon “kinda drives”! I’m guessing that’s referring to the current fuel tank (otherwise known as a gas can) under the hood, the lack of a battery, and who knows… more»

Going In Style! 1988 Excalibur Limousine

More than 30 years after its passing, the Excalibur is remembered for its quirky styling, fashioned after a 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK. What most folks don’t remember is that it was an effort started while Studebaker was in business. That… more»

Bone Stock Z32: 1993 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo

The Z32-chassis Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo is one of the more iconic Japanese sports cars to emerge from the early 19990s but it’s still difficult to this day to pick a winner from that bumper crop of high-end coupes…. more»

Running Project: 1976 Avanti II

The Avanti underwent numerous changes over the years, but its biggest transformation had to do with what was happening in the background as different ownership groups took over managing the iconic company. Though Studebaker was long gone and its… more»

Resto-Mod: 1948 GMC Suburban 6.0 LS V8

Hot rods and their resto-mod cousins are so idiosyncratic that selling one for a reasonable price can be a long shot. Either someone else’s vision comes close to yours, or it’s so far off that you won’t even look… more»

Incredible Survivor! 1965 Ford Galaxie 500

“As remarkable as their looks is the hush in which ’65 Fords move.” So says a 1965 Ford brochure pointing out the newly-designed, beautiful, stacked-headlight line of cars from Ford. Speaking of beautiful, this 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 sedan… more»

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