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October 28, 2021

Reader Stories

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Every old car has a story--and so does every old car restoration. Our readers share their best vintage car stories. 

See also: Reader Photo | Reader Rides | Tree Huggers | Weathered Wheels

Beneath the hood resides the original 235-cid six-cylinder.
Reader Stories

Reader Story: Reconnecting with an old Chevy

Aug 12, 2020
1960 Chrysler 300F
Car of the Week

Car of the Week: 1960 Chrysler 300F

Jun 1, 2020
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Restoration

Car prep check list for spring

Jan 29, 2019
This gold-and-white De Soto Adventurer two-door hardtop was one of many desirable 1950s cars in the 250-car stash acquired by French Lake Auto Parts (FLAP) in Annandale, Minn. This example is not the only Adventurer that was purchased by FLAP.
Hobby News

Salvage yard adds Chrysler 300s, Eldorados, other '50s treasures

Apr 17, 2013
This 1967 Corvette looks lost and forgotten, but it will soon be getting a complete restoration after sitting for many years in a farm yard at an undisclosed location.
Hobby News

Sting Ray in the grass: Neglected 'Vette to see new life

Apr 1, 2013
Richard Gies purchased this 1966 Charger and a boat load of parts from his nephew and set out to make it better than new. (Enjoy all the "after" pictures below.) First-generation Chargers of 1966-’67 have several notable styling features from the full-width “razor” grille and red tail lamp panel to the unusual fastback roof; only the 1965-and-up AMC Rambler Marlin sported fastback styling in the midsize category. This car is powered by the 361-cid V-8 engine.
Hobby News

Charger Rescue: Going... going... saved!

Mar 13, 2013
1939 Willys
Reader Rides

Reader Ride: Running wild in a Willys

Oct 31, 2012
Lake Michigan 2010 012c
Hobby News

An owner’s perspective: 1965 Mustang vs. Corvair

Jun 11, 2012
The author’s 1949 Chevrolet custom retains its 216-cid “stovebolt” straight-six, which has just 50,000 miles.
Features

From garage build to garage find

Feb 28, 2012
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Reader Stories

Dad's Desirable Drivers

Jun 15, 2010
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Reader Stories

Found and Lost: A '53 Skylark disappears after sighting

Feb 2, 2010
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Reader Stories

Me & My '63: great wife, good friends and a '63 Plymouth Fury ragtop

Feb 2, 2010
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Reader Stories

Two teens convert Porsche to electric in six weeks

Aug 25, 2009
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Reader Stories

Prepping Packards for the War

Jul 21, 2009
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Reader Stories

Old Cars Weekly's Garage Gallery

Jul 21, 2009

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Auction News

Henderson Auctions' October 30th Collector Motor Series Auction

Henderson Auctions' October 2021 Collector Motor Series Auction to offer over 100+ vehicles including the complete Mike Drury collection on October 30th.