Ford introduced the Pinto in 1971, its first U.S. subcompact offering. The little car was in production for 10 years and sold more than 3 million units. Three body styles were available, including a 2-door station wagon. The seller… more»
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Front End Ouch! 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Sales of the popular Ford Mustang peaked at 607,000 units in 1966. But by the end of the first generation in 1973, barely 135,000 customers placed orders. The 1971-73 run had become big and bloated, so the car was… more»
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17k Original Miles: 1960 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Wagon
When the seller located this 1960 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Wagon, it had been inactive for decades after its original owner placed it into storage. The extended hibernation means it has only clocked 17,500 miles, and in automotive terms,… more»
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Lots Of Potential? 1961 Volvo P1800 Project
“A lot of potential and a strong foundation for restoration,” proclaims the seller of this 1961 Volvo P1800. It’s a barn find, equipped with all the trimmings, and some parts accompany it, but not all of the parts shown… more»
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Garaged 46 Years: 1970 AMC Javelin SST
American Motors got into the “pony car” game in 1968 with the Javelin. And even went one step further with the AMX, a GT-style 2-seater based on the Javelin. The first generation concluded in 1970 with a mild restyle,… more»
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One-Owner Project: 1957 Studebaker President
If you wanted the fanciest car Studebaker built in 1957, you ordered a President. If you took a wrong turn and ended up at a Packard dealer, you would have found the same car sold as the Clipper. Only… more»
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Garage Find: 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne
When Chevrolet redesigned their cars in 1958, it also mixed up the nameplates. The Del Ray and Biscayne were the entry-level models (and, beginning in 1959, just the Biscayne). They were longer, wider, lower, and heavier than their “Tri-Five”… more»
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$2,500 Barn Find: 1989 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible
The XJS (XJ-S in its earlier years) was a “grand tourer” produced in England from 1975 to 1996. Three body styles were offered, including the convertible that you see here. Jaguar was acquired by Ford in 1991, but that… more»
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35-Year Garage Find: 1968 Buick Skylark
All General Motors A-body intermediates were redesigned in 1968. Of those cars, the Skylarks fielded by Buick were perhaps the most stylish (which makes sense as they were also the fanciest). Particularly in the outward V-shape, where the rear… more»
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Tin Woodie Project: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline
In the 1930s and 1940s, wood-bodied station wagons were all the rage. But a lot of hand labor and custom wood materials were needed, so they became too expensive to produce over time. 1948 was the last year of… more»
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Extrication Station: 1970 Datsun Roadster 2000
What I hope here is that the buyer of this Datsun 2000 Roadster won’t have to dismantle the seller’s garage to extricate the car. I’ve seen it happen, and it’s not pretty. But let’s look at the positives. This… more»
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Restoration Needed: Rare 1955 Packard Caribbean
The Caribbean was Packard’s top-of-the-line automobile and served as the company’s “halo car” from 1953 to 1956. Except for the last year, the Caribbean was only offered as a convertible. The 1955 models were heavily restyled and were perhaps… more»
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Stalled Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette + Frame
The long-awaited second-generation Chevy Corvette finally arrived in 1963. It was a new car that adopted the surname “Stingray.” Sales grew by 50% and would continue to increase in the coming years. The convertible continued to be popular, but… more»
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Parked in ’92: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
Choosing an appropriate project candidate can be challenging. There are many factors to consider, including the buyer’s budget and how hands-on they can be with their build. This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is an interesting alternative. The current owner parked… more»
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SS 396 Rally Sport: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet redesigned the popular Camaro “pony car” in 1970, but it got off to a slow start. Production problems delayed the introduction until after the first of the year, and subsequent sales numbers fell below those of the first… more»
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Would You Restore It? 1968 Dodge Coronet
The Coronet nameplate was revived in 1965 after a five-year absence and applied to the B-body intermediate platform. The Coronets were mostly family cars, though you could get an R/T with big-block power. This 1968 edition appears to be… more»
