Every year fewer and fewer Fox-body Mustangs prowl the world’s roadways. Keeping this car forever never entered my mind on 17 November 1988 when I bought it — the only new car I’ve ever bought myself, and the most… more»
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Jan 26, 2018 • Uncategorized • 19 Comments
Project Pickup: 1979 Ford Ranchero GT
If you don’t need a real truck but you sometimes have to haul things: motorcycles, bags of mulch, bales of hay, etc. this 1979 Ford Ranchero GT might do the trick. This project pickup is listed on eBay with… more»
Jan 26, 2018 • Uncategorized • 22 Comments
Smaller Hauler: 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari
Smaller hauler? What, this thing is huge! Sure, this 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari Wagon is huge compared to a Pontiac Astre wagon, but it’s small compared to the previous generation car. This woodside wagon is posted on Craigslist or here… more»
Jan 24, 2018 • Uncategorized • 14 Comments
Government Retiree: 1978 Dodge D Series Step Side
Retired from Government duty, this 1978 Dodge pickup is a charming looker that is ready to drive. In original condition featuring a 318 V8 and a 4 on the floor, this truck seems like a great classic work horse… more»
Jan 22, 2018 • Uncategorized • 16 Comments
Humpty Dumpty: 1974 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
There’s always a healthy debate (discussion?) (argument?) when a third-generation 442 comes up. This 1974 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 is an incomplete project car so the next owner will need a lot of talent and money to finish it. We… more»
Jan 21, 2018 • Uncategorized • 32 Comments
Big Block Merc: 1977 Mercury Marquis Colony Park
The 1970’s brought about a change in style, a change in performance due to the gas crisis, and station wagons were still the preferred family hauler of choice. In very nice survivor grade condition, this ’77 Marquis Colony Park… more»
Jan 19, 2018 • Uncategorized • 32 Comments
Heart Transplant: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Wagon
What do you do when you have a solid chassis without its original drive train? Put one in it! Although this Chevrolet wagon appears original and untouched, this snazzy looking wagon has been lowered, and features a slightly more… more»
Jan 7, 2018 • Uncategorized • 20 Comments
Stick Shift Banana Boat: 1965 Rambler Cross Country
You will be sure to stand out in this very bright and long banana yellow Rambler station wagon. Packing virtually no deluxe features, this wagon is a base model classic that is quite solid with a factory manual transmission… more»
Jan 7, 2018 • Uncategorized • 24 Comments
Genuine Wood: 1963 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan
Cars with great style and looks are always a joy to check out, but one thing that can really separate a car from many is it’s past. With a colorful history as a dragster hauler, this 1963 Country Sedan… more»
Jan 4, 2018 • Uncategorized • 27 Comments
$2,000 V8 Dart: 1963 Dodge Dart 270 Wagon
Coming just one year after my personal favorite generation of Dart, the one-year-only 1962, is this 1963 Dodge Dart 270 Wagon. It looks like your average Dart wagon, nothing really too special except for appearing to be in pretty… more»
Dec 30, 2017 • Uncategorized • 53 Comments
Turn Key Dream Survivor: 1958 Buick Special
Finding a completely original untouched survivor is a dream come true for many of us, but many of those untouched cars aren’t the exact dream we were hoping for. Frozen rings, pistons, and other various issues can arise upon… more»
Dec 14, 2017 • Uncategorized • 55 Comments
429 Family Hauler: 1970 Ford LTD Country Squire
What better way to ring in the New Year than with a classic woody wagon packing some heat? Equipped with a big block 429 V8, this wagon surely has some grunt to get it moving. Having spent quite a… more»
Dec 12, 2017 • Uncategorized • 15 Comments
Cheap Dusty Two Door: 1964 Chrysler Imperial
Locked away in an automotive vault for who knows how long, this 1964 Chrysler Imperial two door looks like a solid start to a big Mopar project. In storage with nearly 20 other cars, it is unclear how long… more»
Dec 11, 2017 • Uncategorized • 45 Comments
Elvis’ Shooting Brake: Intermeccanica Murena GT
One of only eleven built, this Intermeccanica Murena GT is a rare and unusual classic, even more so for the fact that it was owned by Elvis Presley. Packing a factory Ford 429 V8, as well as air conditioning… more»
Nov 27, 2017 • Uncategorized • 15 Comments
Stylish 9 Seater: 1958 Dodge Sierra Wagon
A classy and stylish station wagon is often a dream come true for many of us, especially when equipped with a factory V8. Appearing like a derelict field find, this ’58 Dodge Sierra is a runner but not quite… more»
Nov 22, 2017 • Uncategorized • 34 Comments
Mythical Survivor: Bizzarrini 5300 Strada
American built V8’s are a grand choice for an engine swap, and that theory rang true back in the 1960’s as well. The Cobra became a great car once receiving its Ford sourced heart, and this 1966 Bizzarrini 5300… more»
