I’m always a bit hesitant to look at an older car and declare it to be rust-free, but the 1979 Oldsmobile 442 shows a lot of promise in that regard. The owner provides a huge catalog of very clear,… more»
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Fender Skirts: 1959 Volkswagen Beetle
I once owned an early Volkswagen Beetle, and through a combination of youthful exuberance, inexperience, and total ignorance, I manage to break it… twice. If I were to buy one today, I doubt that I’d have the same problems… more»
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Farm Find: 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1
The owner of this Buick GS 455 refers to it as a numbers-matching car with, in his own words, a “crap paint job.” That does seem like a pretty fair assessment, but it still makes this a very desirable… more»
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Restored And Ready: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230S
Some people will look at a project car and be virtually salivating at the prospect of breaking out the grinder, the welder, spanners, hammers, and all manner of workshop equipment. Others choose, for various reasons, to go down the… more»
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Solid Project: 1955 Ford Fairlane
The owner of this 1955 Fairlane describes it as a clean barn find, and outward appearances look quite encouraging. There are some small areas of rust, but the car is otherwise solid and largely complete. If you fancy restoring… more»
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Solid Muscle: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
When is a Road Runner not a Road Runner? When it doesn’t run, I guess. This Road Runner doesn’t run, but its original numbers-matching engine is still in place, and the car looks like a nice, solid one just… more»
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Bargain Brit: 1972 Triumph TR6
Of all of the TR series sports cars produced by Triumph, my absolute favorite is the TR6. There is something about the squarer styling and those aggressively deep standard wheels that really appeals to me. This one is going… more»
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The Most Valuable Square Body In Existence?
UPDATE 1/11/19 – Bidding didn’t meet reserve at $19,600 the first time around, but now the seller has relisted it here on eBay for $42,500! Could this really be the most valuable square body in existence? FROM 11/23/18 –… more»
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Hidden Muscle: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
A Q-Ship is a heavily disguised naval ship that hides concealed weapons. If there is such a thing as a Q-Car, then this 1970 Chevelle is probably pretty close. Under that “Plain Jane” exterior lies a big-block engine that… more»
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Solid Frame: 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
When you consider cars from the 1950s, the cars that gave us the fins, standing like a giant before all is the 1959 Cadillac. Those enormous fins and bullet tail-lights were never designed to blend in. They were designed… more»
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Ultimate Luxury: 1956 Lincoln Continental
The owner refers to this car as a Lincoln Continental, but it is actually a Continental Mark II. Regardless of that, we have seen a few project grade Mark IIs come through in recent times, and this particular car… more»
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Cheap Woodie: 1970 Morris Minor Traveler
By the time this Morris Minor Traveler rolled down the production line, the Minor had been in production in one form or another for 22 years. Its longevity was very much the result of the fact that for a… more»
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British Classic: 1950 Jaguar Mark V Drop Head Coupe
While this Jaguar Mark V Drop Head may not be the cheapest project car on the planet, the prices being achieved by well-restored examples may make this an interesting project to consider. Barn Finder Wayne A spotted this Jaguar… more»
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Stored Since 1975: 1959 Fiat 600
The owner of this Fiat 600 is very open about the fact that he bought this car with the specific intention of selling it. Some of the details, such as the actual mileage, are a little bit vague. The… more»
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1-of-1: 1970 Honda NIII 360 Super Deluxe
This little Honda NIII 360 is a great example of a Kei Car, and looking at it you will notice a couple of things. The first is that it appears to be in reasonable condition for its age. The… more»
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Amazing Survivor: 9k Mile 1971 Ford Maverick
With a claimed 9,000 miles on the clock, this 1971 Maverick appears to be in good condition, and while it may not be to everyone’s taste, this unmolested car serves as a reminder of simpler times. The Maverick is… more»
