Who remembers the Honda Z600 of the early 1970s? It may have been the smallest production car sold in the U.S. at the time, with a length of just 123 inches and weighing around 1,300 lbs. It was the… more»
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Small Project? 1966 Ford Mustang
Depending upon your attitude, a glass can be half-full or half-empty. Similarly, what appears to be a minor restoration project to some may be a major undertaking for others. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Barn… more»
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Bargin Bulletnose: 1950 Studebaker Champion
Some things are existentially comical. In the animal world, I’d suggest it’s the elephant – they’re just goofy looking, but I greatly enjoy them. In the car world, it has to be the Bulletnose Studebaker, such as today’s 1950… more»
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All Original 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible Project
Presentation is often a problem when a project is seen sitting on top of a trailer, looking like it may not have moved under its own power in years, and it’s easy for a potential buyer’s first instinct to… more»
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Rebuilt 455 V8: 1970 Buick LeSabre
The LeSabre nameplate arrived at Buick in 1959 and remained a staple through 2005. It was the starting point if you were looking for a full-size model and would be a best-selling model through much of its 46 years…. more»
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Ran When Parked: 1977 Pontiac Formula
For Pontiac, 1977 was a big year. Smokey and the Bandit was in the movie theater and Pontiac sales of all four models of the Firebird were hitting all time highs. We appreciate Mitchell finding this 1977 Pontiac Formula… more»
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Independent Rear Suspension: 1966 Triumph TR4A
The Triumph TR4A was the successor to the TR4, and the principal difference was a switch to an independent rear suspension (dubbed IRS – no, not the people you dread every April 15th). It was in production from 1965… more»
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Stored Since 1997! 1978 Pontiac Trans Am W72
Two years after the last 455 Trans Am in 1976, Pontiac offered a stout W72 400, and this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am in Enid, Oklahoma packs a claimed W72 and more. The faded red classic was stored since 1997,… more»
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Swan Song Project: 1971 Dodge Super Bee
With the seemingly overnight success Plymouth was enjoying with its new budget-friendly Road Runner in 1968, the executives over at Dodge must have been feeling left out, so little time was wasted before a competitor hit the market. The… more»
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Two V12s for $2,800: 1987 Jaguar XJ-S Pair
Is the Jaguar XJS ever going to get more respect on the used project car marketplace? It’s hard to say, but listings offering a two-for-one deal for a pair of V12-equipped XJSs for under $3,000 make it hard to… more»
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50-Year Pasture Find: 1946 Studebaker M5 P/U
The M Series was a line of trucks built by Studebaker before and after World War II. The M5, like the seller’s forgotten edition, was the half-ton model, and this one could be an early version produced when civilian… more»
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Only Two Owners: 1976 Chevrolet Camaro
With the transformation of the Ford Mustang into a subcompact in 1974, the Chevrolet Camaro took over the top sales spot for pony cars. Deliveries crept up year by year, and the Camaro had its best showing since 1969… more»
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ExZotic! 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO Replica
Before road-going Ferraris evolved into street-legal spaceships, mid-engine masterpieces with launch control and active aerodynamics, the 1962-’64 Ferrari 250 GTO ranked among the world’s premiere grand touring masterpieces. With genuine GTO prices as high as $50 million, some of… more»
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25 Years of Neglect: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
We’ve all heard the story about the little old lady from Pasadena who only drove her car to church on Sundays. Well, in this case, it’s no gag, and the owner was a little old lady from St. Joseph… more»
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No Reserve: 1970 Ford Torino GT
Think of how hard it was to choose a paint color when ordering a new car back in 1970. Chrysler Corporation had its “High Impact” colors and Ford painted their cars in a line of “Grabber” hues, in addition… more»
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1 of 1208! 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T Turbo
For 1991, Dodge threw a turbo and other performance goodies into its Spirit family sedan and challenged every sport sedan in the world. Impressive! Despite its plebian starting point, there was plenty to like about the Spirit R/T in… more»
