The Falcon was Ford’s first foray into the compact car market. Introduced in 1960, the car was retired in 1970, though a mid-size variant of the Fairlane was sold as a Falcon in 1970 ½. Success of the car… more»
Project Cars
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Overland Van: Wheel Engineering 1982 GMC Vandura 4×4
Finding an old overlanding rig is one of the more exciting discoveries you can make when checking out old trucks. A few years ago, we posted about an old Unimog that ended up in the scrapyard after being abandoned… more»
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Crew Cab! 1968 International 1200C Travelette with Avion Camper
This handsome pair is for sale here on eBay with bidding at just $1025, reserve not met. The 1968 International Travelette runs well, and the Avion aluminum-skinned camper is from the late 1960s. Secure the camper to the truck,… more»
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No Reserve: 1970 Lotus Europa S2
Hiding in this garage is a car that was the product of one of the most innovative minds in motorsport history. Colin Chapman focused on weight reduction with his Formula One machinery, adopting the same approach with his Lotus… more»
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Tri-Power Project: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
The AAR ‘Cuda was a limited production, one-year-only model built in 1970 to satisfy the racing requirements of the Sports Car Club of America. While it had a 340 cubic inch V8, it deployed triple 2-barrel carburetors instead of… more»
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Stored 25 Years: 1956 Plymouth Savoy Club Coupe
Most folks associate the Chrysler “Forward Look” years with the 1957 to 1959 era, but it really began with the reworked 1955-56 models. During those years, the Savoy was Plymouth’s mid-tier product, with the Plaza as the starting point… more»
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1 of 6: Rare 1957 Chevrolet El Morocco
A textiles businessman liked the looks of the 1950s Cadillac Eldorado but thought a cheaper version could be built on a Chevrolet platform. So, in 1956 and 1957, he built an estimated 27 El Morocco’s, which were Chevies with… more»
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Barn-Stored Since Reagan: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L79
Some project cars get attention because of rarity, others because of the story behind them. This 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe listed on eBay manages to bring both to the table. Located in Columbus, Ohio, the silver-over-black C3 is being… more»
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Cheap Project: 1990 Ford Thunderbird
While the Super Coupe is probably hailed as the most memorable Thunderbird from the tenth generation of production, the more basic models exemplified exactly what the personal luxury car market was craving for the period. By now, the T-Bird… more»
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Unfinished SS: 1974 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevrolet Nova was a popular compact car from its debut in 1962 to the last one left the assembly line in 1979. I prefer the 1969-72 versions from a styling perspective, and had a ‘70 edition I wish… more»
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41k-Mile Survivor: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
The nice thing about collecting Corvettes is that their previous owners were more likely to baby them than the owners of more mundane collector cars; after all, Corvettes have never been cheap and they’ve always been special. This particular… more»
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Retractable Project: 1965 Studebaker Wagonaire
While Studebaker finally gave up on building automobiles in 1966, you can’t blame them for trying to be different. They were always coming up with something unusual, like the Wagonaire. It was a Lark-based station wagon with a sliding… more»
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Carport Find: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette V8
While the Chevrolet Corvette may have gotten noticed when it was introduced in 1953, only 300 buyers came forward. That improved to 3,640 in 1954, as some automation of the assembly process was added, helping bring the price down…. more»
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Seller Lost Interest: 1970 Ford Fairlane 500
Though the Ford Fairlane had a new platform in 1970, that model year would be the nameplate’s swan song. The Fairlane debuted in the mid-1950s, but by 1968 had taken a backseat to the Torino moniker. The seller has… more»
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Cheap Running Project: 1987 Yugo GV
While numerous automobile owners have less-than-fond memories of particular makes or models they’ve owned in the past, Yugo seems to be one of the brands with a reputation for displeasing U.S. consumers about as much as any, with previous… more»
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Series III Project: 1976 Aston Martin V8
There are some cars you simply don’t associate with being a project. Due to collectability, scarcity, value, or all of the above, the vehicle just seems like it could never be treated as someone’s cheaply modified project. This 1976… more»
