Project Cars

Slant-Six 4-Door Project: 1964 Dodge Dart

In an interesting move, Dodge shifted its Dart nameplate from the full-size line-up in 1962 to the redesigned compact A-body platform in 1963. Sales would take off and continue strong through 1976 when the new Aspen knocked it from… more»

Old School Trucking: 1930 Mack AC

We all know that the automobile replaced the horse as the primary means of transportation in America.  When it came to pulling heavy loads, draft animals such as oxen, mules, and horses also gave way to the truck.  In… more»

Bare Bones Classic: 1964 Chevrolet Biscayne

Although its name implies something swankier (like the bay in Florida), the Biscayne spent its 18 years in the Chevrolet portfolio at the bottom of the totem pole. Launched in 1958 when Chevy redesigned its automobiles, it remained below… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1949 Crosley CD Sedan

This 1949 Crosley CD Sedan proves beyond doubt that the classic world caters to a wide variety of enthusiasts. The current owner purchased the car in 2014, planning the restoration that stalled at this point. However, the car is… more»

Former Racer: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Project

It’s been decades since this 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle has seen any track action, but this one served as a vintage racer back in the day, although it’s now out of commission and has been sitting in a garage for… more»

’50s Racer! 1934 Ford Tudor

Early Fords define hot rodding in automotive history, and when the popular and plentiful people-movers became semi-disposable used cars, low-budget wrench-turners exchanged dirty wads of hard-earned bills for the chance to give them new life. Eyes wide with possibilities,… more»

Mechanically Sound: 1967 Chrysler Newport Custom

Recycled model names are a dime a dozen, often beginning as a trim level or body style and evolving into a standalone brand. Occasionally, a name cropped up repeatedly over time, attached to what seemed like very different cars…. more»

Rebuilt Cross-Ram Project: 1961 Chrysler 300G

Before the Pontiac GTO, there was another muscle car, the Chrysler 300 “Letter Series”. Beginning in 1955, Chrysler started souping up full-size New Yorkers and came out with a limited annual run of hardtops (and later convertibles, too) that… more»

Ran When Parked: 1955 Ford F-500 Farm Truck

There must be an underground movement among owners of old Ford farm trucks in Michigan this winter, because it seems as if they’re all up for sale. This 1955 F-500 (the ad says F-550, but I can’t find any… more»

Loads of New Parts: 1973 AMC Hornet

In 1970, American Motors brought back the Hornet name from the 1950s and bestowed it upon their replacement for the aging American compact. It would last through 1977 after which the car transformed into the Concord. It was a… more»

Barn Find 1983 Euro-Spec Porsche 928S

Porsche’s 928 was the factory’s attempt to replace the 911; obviously that ploy didn’t work, but the 911’s persistence does not subtract from what is a bona fide luxury grand tourer. The saga began in the early 1970s. America… more»

45k Mile Yard Find: 1977 Dodge Aspen SE Wagon

The pairing of the Dodge Aspen and Plymouth Volare was the successor to the long-running duo of the Dart and Valiant. But unlike their predecessors, the Aspen and Volare only ran for one generation from 1976 to 1980. The… more»

Rare E-Stick Option: 1962 Rambler American

In 1958, American Motors resurrected the Rambler compact that predecessor company Nash had developed in 1950 and dubbed it the Rambler American. It would become the company’s top seller (we think) with more than 1.2 million assemblies in 12… more»

1 of 511 Junkyard Find: 1976 Jensen GT

The Jensen GT was an enclosed version of the Jensen-Healey open-air sports car. It was only produced for a single model year and just over 500 copies were made. It was a 2+2 grand touring coupe with a small… more»

South-American VW – 1979 Volkswagen Brasília

It would take a keen eye for most Americans to identify this two-door as a VW. This 1979 Volkswagen Brasília in Currie, North Carolina began life in the South American nation of Brazil as a replacement for the popular… more»

Amazing Garage Find: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette

There is no feeling like opening a shed or garage to discover a dusty classic that awaits liberation after years of hibernation. I have experienced it once, although the vehicle I found wasn’t of the same caliber as this… more»

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