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Trolling A Scammer Who Tried To Sell Me A Classic Mustang

Over on the Classifieds section of the Classic Nation website I often see cars that look solid and are being offered at a reasonable price. Every now and then I see some really great deals on project cars. But - it's rare to stumble on something that looks like…

Is there hope for this abandoned 1957 Chevy Bel Air?

While this isn't exactly a barn find, this 1957 Chevy Bel Air is looks abondoned and has definitely seen better days. I can imagine lots of different ways that I would love to restore this classic Chevrolet. If this looks like the perfect project for you, you can…

To Blast or to Dip: The Classic Car Restoration Dilemma

To blast or to dip a classic car is a topic that is often hotly debated despite the fact that the decision is rather straight- forward if you have your facts in order and know the condition of your car. Many people get lost in this particular argument thinking…

1969 Boss 494 Mustang - The Real Thing

Here's a Mustang that I never knew existed. It's a 1969 that was build for Mario Andretti to race in the Can AM series, and featured an all aluminum 494 engine. This was excellently built by Bodie Stroud, and it's one of the most impressive Mustang's I ever…

Craigslist Find of the Day - 1964 Malibu for $4500

If you've ever considered buying a '64 Chevelle/Malibu, you'll want to take a look at this one that's for sale in Kent, WA.  It seems…

What is the ideal wheel for a classic car?

When resurrecting a classic car, there are several flavors of builds that are popular options. From pro touring, to pro street; original to period correct, each style has something different to offer it's respective auto culture. One of the distinguishing factors between each style is the wheel choice. It…

Which of these 5 cars is the best muscle car?

Ask a couple people what their favorite muscle car is, and you're likely to get a couple different answers. Some prefer straight-line raw power, while others prefer a muscular design. Here are 5 cars that we think are worthy of being on a list. Give them a quick look…

The World’s Biggest Classic Car Show

Who would have thought that the largest American classic car show is actually located in Sweden? Well, it is. The Power Big Meet is an annual event held in Västeräs, Sweden each year, and features over 10,000 American classic cars are in attendance. The show started in…

What year Chevelle is your favorite?

If you like Chevys, you probably love the Chevelle. Each year Chevelle from '64-70 are all pretty distinct. Which year is your absolute favorite Chevelle? Here's a 1964 Chevelle (convertible). You'll notice the flat grille and short boxy body.  …

Is this the meanest 1961 Buick Skylark you have ever seen?

This beautiful 1961 Buick Skylark belongs to Royce, who is also the man who build this custom car at his home. It's  388 ci SBC engine with a th400 w/Gear Vendor transmission. That giant thing sticking off the top of the engine? Oh, thats a 8-71 Hampton Blower.  …

Meet the SWEET Pro-Touring OverClock Camaro [VID]

If you've ever built a car in your garage, you can appreciate Justin Smith's dedication to this '67 Camaro project that he started in 2003. Taking over 8 years to complete, it's easy to see that the worksmanship was meticulous. Here's the rundown: 500 HP with a 6 speed…

Cherry '67 Mustang Coupe

The 1967 Ford Mustang couple is one of the all time classic pony cars. Because of the availability of many aftermarket companies who still produce reporduction parts, these are relatively ideal to restore. Here is a great looking '67 with what looks to be GT trimings.

Which 60's Camaro is your favorite?

If you're a Chevy fan, chances are you like Camaros. They were some of the baddest muscle cars in the late 60's. 1967 through 1970 Camaros are all very sought after by collectors and owners alike.  This 67' Camaro looks great…

On another level... OCD Custom's 60' Buick Convertible!

It is true, there are a ton of great custom cars out there. Many are built to better than new specs, where attention is paid to all panel alignments, body gaps, and overall part fittent, while other cars are just "put together". Then, there are a few cars that…

This Custom 68 Roadrunner is sure to Impress!

This red beauty is a 1968 Plymouth Roadrunner. She's got a 440 with a Tremic 5 speed transmission. There are plenty of custom touches as well. But noting can do this car justice quite as well as seeing it and listening to it run.

Is the 57' Chevrolet Bel Air better than the 55' and 56'?

The 57' Chevrolet Bel Air is certainly more sought after by collectors, but I'm a fan of all three classic designs. To a completely untrained eye they look quite similar. Most Chevy fans (and classic car enthusiasts in general) can quickly spot the difference between all three years of…

The Rare and Elusive 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO

Fewer cars are more regarded as the best classic sports car ever made as is the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. Having only been produced from 1962-1964 and numbering only 39 cars ever produced, you can imagine that the handful of these remaining cars can draw upwards of 10 million…

Which of these 5 classic cars is your favorite and why?

These 5 cars are pretty amazing and anyone would be so happy to own one of them. So, which one of these is your favorite car and why?

What are your winter hot rod projects?

Over here in the Pacific Northwest, snow is covering the land. Most classic car builders and rodders have some type of indoor space where they can wrench away on something during the several months where driving or working ourside is not an option. Here are some current projects we…

Do you see anything salvageable here?

Yesterday we posted some pictures of some pretty cool barn finds on the blog. Since then, we've had several people add their own photos of abandoned cars that they've seen. Here are some of the best ones:

Barn Finds are perhaps the most exciting thing ever.

There is something magical about discovering a barn find classic car burried deep inside an old structure that had been long forgotten. Heck, I even get really excited just looking at barn find pictures. That is why we started a board on Pinterest just for Barn Finds.…

Which Classic Car Websites are your Favorite?

Hey gear heads; Which classic car websites are your favorite? Most of us enjoy looking at pictures, participating in tech talk with others, and sourcing the best spots to buy and sell cars & parts. We are working on a big list of the best sites, and we…

Pro Touring Vintage Camaro

Here's a beautiful pro touring build of a classic Camaro. I'm not sure what this beauty has under the hood, but judging from these modern black wheels, I'm taking a guess that this entire car has been gone through and modernized.

The Ronster Mustang; too custom or bad ass?

Several years ago, the boys over at Mustangs Plus started working on a pretty unique idea. They wanted to build a roadster mustang, so they took an already damaged couple and brought it back to life. Then - they started hacking it up and added some metal and…