I have to admit that I am a traditionalist. I hate to see an original car butchered up to become a hot rod or some monstrosity of a custom. Or, worst of all, butchered up and abandoned when the… more»
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Big Block Pony Project: 1969 Mustang Boss 429
What an abomination! This 1969 Mustang Boss 429, shown here on eBay, has been treated like it’s any old junk car, left to sit out, and now owned for a year by a person who has decided that he… more»
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V8 Candidate? 1948 Chevrolet 3100 Project
UPDATE 01/25/2023: Falling victim to a non-paying winning bidder is one of the perils of online auctions, which has been the fate of the owner of this 1948 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup. The previous auction ended with the bidding at… more»
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No Reserve: 1964 Pontiac GTO
If you have a classic car you plan on selling, several strategies are available to guarantee buyer interest. One is to provide excellent photos that grab their attention. Another is to list that highly desirable classic with No Reserve…. more»
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One-of-One 1955 Michelotti Jaguar XK140 Coupe Project
Appearances can be deceiving. What looks like a mid-60s Maserati is instead a 1955 Jaguar XK140 Special Equipment Coupe with coachwork by Giovanni Michelotti in Italy. It’s a project now, for sale at Bonhams and set to be auctioned… more»
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Pick Your Motor: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Project cars almost always offer their owner choices, but this 1967 Corvette Convertible is different. Its engine bay houses a healthy but non-original V8. However, the numbers-matching 327 is included for those planning a faithful restoration. Don’t let the… more»
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Calling Clark Griswold! 1973 Ford LTD Country Squire
The County Squire was born out of the shift from wood-bodied to steel-bodied wagons in the early 1950s. And would remain part of the Ford lineup for 40 years. None were bigger than the LTD Country Squires of the… more»
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Parked For 30 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 RS
A previous owner placed this 1972 Camaro Z28 Rally Sport into storage more than thirty years ago. It recently emerged from hiding and requires a total restoration to return to its former glory. It will be a significant undertaking… more»
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One Owner! 1963 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
The Pontiac Tempest arrived on the scene at the Paris Motor Show in 1960. Thanks to John DeLorean, the Tempest was both innovative and successful in its compact class. Motor Trend named it Car of the Year in 1961;… more»
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Finishing Someone’s Project: 1938 Plymouth Tudor
One of the tragedies of the classic car world is the number of unfinished project cars that are languishing in garages, sheds, and under the dreaded blue tarp. Enthusiasm for a new project usually wanes after the work becomes… more»
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Original And Unrestored: 1969 Chevrolet Impala
For some enthusiasts, practicality is a major consideration when choosing a classic to park in their garage. For those with teenagers, they realize that accommodating their ever-lengthening legs in the back seats of some cars is impossible. However, vehicles… more»
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Low-Mile Muscle: 1970 Oldsmobile 442
Some classics are so jaw-dropping that they are often described as having the “wow” factor. That is the case with this 1970 Oldsmobile 442 because its overall condition guarantees it will draw attention for the right reasons. Its history… more»
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Two-Year Model: 1963 Mercury Meteor S-33
The Meteor was a Mercury nameplate borrowed for three years from Ford of Canada. In 1961, it was a full-size product offering before switching to a mid-size platform in 1962-63. For the latter, it was sold in parallel to… more»
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327 V8 Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS
The Impala Super Sport was in its third year of production in 1963. After a slow start in 1961 as a muscle car (selling just 453 copies), the numbers ballooned to 99,311 in 1962 as Chevrolet changed the focus… more»
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Only Two Owners: 1961 Ford Falcon
Ford was one of the first U.S. manufacturers to introduce a compact car, but not the first. American Motors and Studebaker got there a year earlier and their entries helped keep those brands relevant. The Falcon debuted in 1960,… more»
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Driver Quality 1959 MGA Roadster
The MGA is one of the best-looking, most versatile, user-friendly classics that an enthusiast could hope to own. Parts and technical support are plentiful, the cars are mechanically simple, and performance is more than adequate. Aluminum doors, bonnet, and… more»
