There are all manners of vintage cars and trucks that are slowly becoming too costly to restore, at least relative to what you can do with them afterwards. For a hot minute, I thought old Land Rovers might be… more»
Barn Finds
Corvette 327 V8: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS Project
The Impala Super Sport became a series of its own at Chevrolet in 1964. And sold a record number of units the next year at 243,000 copies. But the arrival of the Caprice in 1965 stole some of the… more»
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RV Prospect? 1958 GMC School Bus
Who hasn’t dreamed of chucking it all in favor of a footloose lifestyle – favorite person at your side, best four-legged buddy on board, only what you need in the cupboards and closets. This 1958 GMC school bus offers… more»
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Stored 27 Years: 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport
The 1970-72 Pontiac LeMans Sport was sort of a cross between a regular LeMans and a GTO. It came with a standard V8 engine and trim that resembled that of the GTO. The seller has a convertible that he/she… more»
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COE Barn Find: 1963 Jeep FC-150
About 10 minutes away from where I live, just a bit out in the country, there’s a forlorn little Jeep FC-150 sitting in the corner of someone’s yard. It’s clearly rusted into oblivion, and the snowplow hanging from its… more»
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Project Wagon: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Townsman
There were three series offered with the 1955-57 “Tri-Five” Chevrolets. They were the 150, 210, and Bel Air. The 210 was the mid-range model in terms of trim and included a variety of body styles except for a convertible…. more»
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Mystery Farm Find: 1928–31 International Six-Speed Special
Every once in a while, a true mystery machine surfaces, something that’s been quietly sitting for decades, waiting for the right person to figure out its story. That’s the case with this International Six-Speed Special, reportedly discovered in a… more»
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Divorce Sale: 1979 Avanti II Project
The Studebaker Avanti was the car that wouldn’t die. Even after the company stopped making them in two short model years (1963-64). Two former dealers pooled their resources, bought inventory and equipment, and launched the Avanti II in 1965…. more»
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Woodie Wagon Project: 1958 Edsel Bermuda
Ford went all-in on the new Edsel in 1958, creating an additional brand and a division to support it. The Bermuda was the top-of-the-line station wagon, a “woodie” with faux side paneling. It would be one of the slowest… more»
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2+2 Project: 1968 Jaguar E-Type 4.2
This 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series Two 2+2 with automatic is on eBay in Denton, Texas with a $20,000 minimum bid. The price isn’t higher because a) a 2+2 automatic is the least desirable specification; b) It’s a Series Two… more»
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Storage Shed Find: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Nearly 70 years after its debut, the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is still a desirable automobile. It sprouted tailfins after a successful 1955-56 run of the “Tri-Five” Chevies, and the Bel Air Sport Coupe was one of the line’s… more»
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SS Tribute? 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The Chevy Chevelle entered the fourth year of its second generation (1971) with a sizeable facelift that brought large, single headlights (like the Monte Carlo) to the party. Many 1969-72 Chevelles have become Super Sport clones because their VINs… more»
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Next Big Thing? 1981 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
I have a thought that Chevrolet’s K5 two-door Blazer, such as this 1981 example, could become the next “big” thing in terms of collectibility. It’s similar to the Chevy Square Body pickup (’73-’87), from which it’s derived, and a… more»
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Captive Import Project: 1973 Mercury Capri
The Capri (no corporate badging) was a small, sporty compact imported by Mercury between 1970 and 1978. It was built in Germany by Ford of Europe and had no direct counterpart at the Ford division. This 1973 edition is… more»
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Older Restoration: Project 1964 Rambler Classic
On the heels of winning Motor Trend’s Car of the Year Award in 1963 for the all-new Classics and Ambassadors, American Motors made few changes in 1964. The easiest way to tell the two years apart is the front… more»
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Turbocharged Roller: 1978 Buick Regal Project
The Regal debuted in 1973 as Buick’s premium mid-size car. All of General Motors’ intermediates went on a diet in 1978, which included the Regal. At that time, Buick began to offer turbocharging on its V6 engines, a preview… more»
