The popular Ford Mustang received its first styling update in 1967, but still looked like the car that sold 1.2 million copies in the three years prior. The fastback version, like this on,e may be at the top of… more»
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Rare Fiberglass Sports Car: 1958 Peerless GT
Peerless Cars Ltd. was a short-lived British auto manufacturer that produced a fiberglass-bodied vehicle called the Peerless GT between 1957 and 1960, with some 325 examples believed to have been made before the brand folded. One of the original… more»
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Pocket Pickup! 1982 Suzuki SJ410K
Shiny black paint and white wagon wheels have this rugged 4WD mini-truck looking ready for adventure. The 1982 Suzuki SJ410K was never imported by Suzuki dealers, and this one even pre-dates the Samurai that appeared in model year 1986…. more»
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Car-based Pickup: 1960 Chevrolet El Camino
The 1959-60 Chevrolet El Camino was a “me, too” version of Ford’s 1957-59 Ranchero “Ute” (utility coupe). Both were based on 2-door full-size wagons. In 1960, Ford decided to shift the product to the new Falcon compact platform, while… more»
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Handbuilt Hot Rod: 1930 Ford Model A Roadster
Hot rods have always been about imagination, fabrication, and making something personal out of old steel. This 1930 Ford Model A roadster, now listed on eBay, is exactly that kind of build. It isn’t a catalog-assembled car or a… more»
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Modern Classic: 2012 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
At first glance, you might think you’re looking at a 1969 Chevelle SS convertible. Look a little closer at the listing details, however, and you’ll find something far more modern underneath. This eBay offering started life as a 2012… more»
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First Year Running Project: 1966 Dodge Charger
Dodge released the Charger in 1966, a slick fastback version of their B-bodied intermediates. To me, it resembled AMC’s Marlin, which went down a similar path for 1965-67. The first-gen Chargers were a modest success at 53,000 units across… more»
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Solid Project: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
One of the greatest challenges when choosing a project candidate is finding one that won’t consume thousands of dollars and hours in rust repairs. That makes this 1970 Chevrolet Corvette worth a close look. The seller states that this… more»
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5.0/4-Speed Fox Body: 1982 Mercury Capri
Although the Fox-platform Ford Mustang and Mercury Capri were both introduced in 1979, the latter wasn’t as popular, and production ceased in 1986, while the similar-bodied third-generation Mustang carried on until ’93. While the Ford counterpart also offered a… more»
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Stored 20+ Years: 1973 Ford Pinto Wagon 4-Speed
One of my favorite recent opening photos, this Pinto wagon does need a bit of service after having been stored since 2005. Ahhhh, 2005, to go back 20+ years. What’s the first thing you’d do? I mean, other than… more»
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Kammback Project: 1976 Chevrolet Vega
Chevrolet entered the subcompact car market in 1971 with the (what would become troubled) Vega. It had a seven-year run and found two million customers. Popular was the Vega 2-door station wagon, marketed as the “Kammback”. The seller has… more»
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Ready for Restoration! Oliver HG-68 Hi-Crop
Oliver’s history stretches back to 1857, when it sold plows made from chilled metal, which resisted abrasion and lasted longer. In time, manufacturers began attaching implements to the new-fangled tractor, boosting sales of both products. Oliver expanded its repertoire… more»
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Running V8 Project: 1958 Ford Fairlane
Named in honor of Henry Ford’s Michigan estate, the Fairlane was a staple in the Ford lineup from 1955 to 1970. At first, it was the top model, but the Galaxie took over those honors in 1959. The seller… more»
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Real Barn Find: 1966 Ford Mustang
There is a fear among enthusiasts that the supply of desirable barn finds will eventually dry up. That is understandable, but, as the eternal optimist, I look at cars like this 1966 Ford Mustang and feel the future remains… more»
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Running Red Hauler: 1948 Ford F-5 Flatbed
When Ford introduced the F-Series line of trucks in 1948, they were founding an institution that has shown no signs of letting up. Of course, the King Ranch you can buy off the lot today has little in common… more»
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455 V8 Project: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville
The Bonneville was usually Pontiac’s top-of-the-line car during its lengthy run from 1957 to 2005. In the 1960s, it rode on a longer wheelbase than the Catalina, providing passengers with more legroom and a smoother ride. This third-generation “Bonney”… more»
