American Motors resurrected the Hornet nameplate in 1970 as the replacement for the Rambler American venerable compact. It was more stylish than its predecessor and continued through 1977, after which it would morph into the Concord and then the… more»
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No Reserve 1968 Dodge Charger Project
Are you feeling brave? You are? That’s good, because you will need every ounce of your bravery to drag this American icon back from the brink. Hiding in this carport (which is included in the sale) is a 1968… more»
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Barn Find Stingray: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Project
Every now and then, a project comes along that hits the sweet spot for someone who wants a real-deal classic to bring back to life without paying fully restored prices. This 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, listed here on eBay,… more»
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Wrecked 1969 Ford Mustang GT 390 4-Speed Convertible
By 1969, a flood of competition had entered the “pony car” space. Yet, the Ford Mustang was still the dominant player at sales of just shy of 300,000 units. But the convertible was just five percent of total production…. more»
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Muscle Car Project: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T
When the Dodge Charger debuted in 1966-67, it was not an immediate success. Sales would not take off until Chrysler redesigned its B-body intermediates in 1968. Sales then ballooned sixfold with the all-new models, which featured a “tunnel back”… more»
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Former New York City Hack: 1979 Checker Taxi
In the 1970s and 1980s, it was hard to visit a major city and not see a Yellow Cab running around, supplied by Checker Motors Co. For decades, this venerable brand of taxi likely logged millions of miles traversing… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1957 Chevrolet 3600 Pickup
Although designed as no-nonsense workhorses, classic Pickups often represent excellent project candidates. Enthusiasts can follow the faithful path, although these classics offer enormous scope for customization. This 1957 Chevrolet 3600 is a prime example of the breed. It has… more»
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GM-Powered Project: 1987 Avanti
The Studebaker Avanti was rare in that it was one of the few automobiles to live on in production after the demise of the parent company. The Avanti II (shortened later to Avanti) enjoyed a second life from 1965… more»
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Ragtop Needs Restoring: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
As Dinah Shore would croon for years, “See the USA in Your Chevrolet” was a popular way to go decade after decade. And what better way to do it than in a 1962 Chevrolet Impala convertible. Though scarcely seen… more»
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Topper Included! 1971 Dodge D100
The Big Three always had a tendency to hold onto truck designs for long periods; planned obsolescence was a concept that only the passenger car side of the business could apparently afford. Therefore, during the Dodge “Sweptline” period of… more»
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Running Project: 1971 Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet treated the 1971 Chevelle to a styling refresh, its third since a redesign of the A-body intermediate in 1968. Gone were the dual headlights the Chevelle had carried from Day 1, replaced by large, singular peepers on each… more»
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No Reserve Garage Find: 1969 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
Hiding in this garage is a classic that could appeal to enthusiasts seeking a prestige restoration project. This 1969 Cadillac Coupe de Ville is a one-owner vehicle with just 31,000 miles on the odometer. It requires revival after years… more»
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Original And Complete: 1930 Ford Model A
Purity! That’s why I selected this 1930 Ford Model A to review. Now, purity doesn’t necessarily mean cleanliness; no, I’m thinking more along the lines of “original”, “as intended”, “not messed with”, and that’s what I see in this… more»
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Barn Bound For 30 Years: 1955 Ford Customline
You know, one advantage of harboring a barn find is that you get to use its horizontal surfaces to store stuff. Perhaps not ideal, but I know I’ve done it, and so has the owner of this 1955 Ford… more»
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BF Auction: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500
UPDATE – The seller has added photos to the gallery below. While the Mustang was taking all the spotlight after its explosive first year in sales and an even stronger 1966 campaign, Ford was peddling more than sporty sexiness… more»
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Ghostbusters Tribute: 1964 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
Oldsmobile launched an unusual station wagon in 1964. Based on the new mid-size Cutlass, the Vista Cruiser had a raised roof in its back half, with fixed-glass, roof-mounted skylights. They provided visibility for passengers in the second and third… more»
