Running Project: 1965 Ford Mustang

Few trendsetters have been as popular as the Ford Mustang. Launched mid-year in 1964, the “pony car” is still in production today after more than 10 million copies have hit the road. This first-year edition is a project but… more»

Too Many Doors? 1972 Dodge Dart Project

The Dodge Dart was a popular compact car produced across two generations from 1963 to 1976. Collector interest today leans toward sporty or performance models like the Dart GTS and Swinger 340. But is there much of a market… more»

Only 38,000 Miles: 2000 Mercury Cougar

Mercury was an early entry in the “pony car” scene, entering the market in 1967 with the Cougar. It gave Ford Motor Co. two players, the other being the pioneering Mustang. The car led Mercury sales for several years… more»

Nicest One Left? 1964 Chevrolet Nova

Chevrolet fielded not but two entries in the new and growing compact car market in the 1960s. The first arrived in 1960 in the form of the Corvair with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. Next came the more conventional Chevy… more»

Starsky & Hutch Replica: 1976 Ford Gran Torino

Detective and police TV shows of the 1970s seemed to have a gimmick. A case in point is Starsky & Hutch, which ran on ABC from 1975 to 1979. Their gimmick was a glitzy 1976 Ford Gran Torino with… more»

1 Of 10 In The US: 1992 Opel Calibra

Through its association with General Motors, Opel last sold cars in the U.S. in 1975. That was through Buick dealers because they previously had no smaller automobiles to sell. So, there were no channels to buy an Opel Calibra… more»

Garage Find Project: 1969 Dodge Charger SE

Dodge seemed to struggle in finding a market for its new Charger in 1966/67. After a decent mid-year launch in ’66, demand fell by half in ’67. But that all changed in 1968 when Chrysler redesigned all of their… more»

First One Built? 1976 Dodge Warlock 4X4

In the latter half of the 1970s, Dodge produced a series of pickup trucks in the “adult toys” category.  Depending on the model, they were treated to cosmetic, performance, or a combination of both upgrades. Best remembered is the… more»

Supernatural Tribute Project: 1967 Chevrolet Impala

Who remembers the science-fiction TV series Supernatural? It ran from 2005 to 2020 on WB/CW and was about two brothers as they went on a search for ghosts, demons, and all sorts of other supernatural beings (hence the name… more»

Field Find Roller: 1959 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet’s cars were all new in 1959, sporting “batwings” that made for a much sleeker product than the year before. And the Impala would lead the way as a series all its own. One of the biggest sellers was… more»

Rare Roller: 1957 DeSoto Firesweep “Shopper”

When Chrysler redesigned their cars in 1957, DeSoto was also treated to Virgil Exner’s trendsetting “Forward Look” styling. DeSoto used that opportunity to introduce the Firesweep as the gateway product. This Firesweep is the rare “Shopper” wagon, meaning it… more»

Same Owner 25 Years: 1958 Chevrolet Delray

When Chevroler redesigned their cars in 1958, they also reworked the series (and naming) order. From the top down, you could buy a Bel Air Impala, Bel Air, Biscayne, or Delray. The latter was the entry-level model named after… more»

3-Speed Runner: 1974 AMC Javelin

Not wanting to get left behind, American Motors joined the “pony car wars” in 1968. Their entry arrived as the Javelin, which used some of the compact American’s underpinnings to get the job done. The vehicle would stick around… more»

Rebuilt Tri-Power: 1959 Chevrolet Impala

For the second year in a row in 1959, Chevrolet totally redesigned their portfolio. This was likely in response to the styling coup Chrysler had pulled off in 1957 with their wild “Forward Look” Plymouths, Dodges, etc. This ’59… more»

Tri-Five Project: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air V8

Some of the most sought-after collector cars from yesteryear are the “Tri-Five” Chevrolets of 1955 through 1957. They were hugely popular as nearly five million buyers scooped up a 150, 210, or Bel Air from one of the three… more»

Plaid Seats Project: 1979 Ford Pinto

The Pinto was Ford’s first subcompact car, on the U.S. market from 1971 to 1980 (along with Mercury’s mini-me, the Bobcat, for half that time). It was ordinary in terms of its engineering with rear-wheel-drive. More than three million… more»

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