One of the greatest challenges when choosing a project candidate is finding one that won’t consume thousands of dollars and hours in rust repairs. That makes this 1970 Chevrolet Corvette worth a close look. The seller states that this… more»
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Barn Find 1968 Shelby GT500 KR Revived!
Back in 2020, reader Andy B sent us an incredible find. A neighbor’s uncle had parked this 1968 Shelby GT500 KR, and it remained hidden away for decades. It has recently emerged from its slumber to become one of… more»
Driver-Quality Landau: 1963 Ford Thunderbird
It’s rare that I’ll pass up the opportunity to talk about “Bullet Birds,” the futuristic 1961-63 version of Ford’s fabulous Thunderbird. They have long been my favorite T-Bird, enough so that I own a ’63 model, so I’m in… more»
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Exotic Wannabe: 1982 Lamborghini Countach
The problem with replicas is that if you own a real one, many people are going to wonder if it’s a fake. I remember seeing a couple of Countachs as a kid and still not being sure if they… more»
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Surprise Packet: 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
This 1965 Volkswagen Beetle is an optical illusion. It appears to be an unfinished project, and that is partially true. However, it is far closer to completion than this photo suggests, leaving scope for its new owner to personalize… more»
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5.0/4-Speed Fox Body: 1982 Mercury Capri
Although the Fox-platform Ford Mustang and Mercury Capri were both introduced in 1979, the latter wasn’t as popular, and production ceased in 1986, while the similar-bodied third-generation Mustang carried on until ’93. While the Ford counterpart also offered a… more»
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68K-Mile Survivor: 1980 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
Second-generation Firebirds have developed a strong following in recent years, and original examples are getting harder to find. This 1980 Pontiac Firebird Esprit, now listed on craigslist, is presented as a one-owner survivor with just 68,000 original miles and… more»
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Stored 20+ Years: 1973 Ford Pinto Wagon 4-Speed
One of my favorite recent opening photos, this Pinto wagon does need a bit of service after having been stored since 2005. Ahhhh, 2005, to go back 20+ years. What’s the first thing you’d do? I mean, other than… more»
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Kammback Project: 1976 Chevrolet Vega
Chevrolet entered the subcompact car market in 1971 with the (what would become troubled) Vega. It had a seven-year run and found two million customers. Popular was the Vega 2-door station wagon, marketed as the “Kammback”. The seller has… more»
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Magazine Cover Star: 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite
Back in the late 1990s, as a young man with any number of future collector cars on his mind, I’d religiously watch the SCCA Runoffs (the Super Bowl of amateur road racing) on TV. Back then, it wasn’t uncommon… more»
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Rebuilt Lightning Rods: 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance from 1968 to 1984 to offer a special breed of muscle car. These were offered sporadically (not every year), but always on a Cutlass and always with a Hurst-supplied shifter. The seller’s 1983 edition… more»
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Fresh 454 V8 Muscle: 1980 Chevrolet Malibu
When General Motors redesigned and downsized its mid-size automobiles, the Chevrolet Chevelle dropped its main name. From 1978 forward, the intermediate was simply called a Malibu, the previous upgraded version of the Chevelle (that name had been around since… more»
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Heavy Chevy: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
Produced for just two years (1971 and 1972), the Heavy Chevy was a “poor man’s” version of the Chevelle Super Sport. Heavy on graphics but light on creature comforts, it was a budget-minded muscle car whose main requirement was… more»
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Restored Plunger Tail: 1953 BSA Bantam D1 125
Starting life as a DKW after WWII, as part of Germany’s war reparations, Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA) modified these incredibly popular motorcycles and sold hundreds of thousands of them to consumers, businesses, and government agencies beginning in 1948…. more»
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Ready for Restoration! Oliver HG-68 Hi-Crop
Oliver’s history stretches back to 1857, when it sold plows made from chilled metal, which resisted abrasion and lasted longer. In time, manufacturers began attaching implements to the new-fangled tractor, boosting sales of both products. Oliver expanded its repertoire… more»
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Running V8 Project: 1958 Ford Fairlane
Named in honor of Henry Ford’s Michigan estate, the Fairlane was a staple in the Ford lineup from 1955 to 1970. At first, it was the top model, but the Galaxie took over those honors in 1959. The seller… more»
