I truly believe that one vehicle that is going to remain a staple of the classic car scene is the old school pickup. Whether as a restoration project, a custom, or a rat rod, people enthusiastically grab these vehicles… more»
Project Cars
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Canadian-Built Workhorse: 1951 GMC 3100
I know, I know – the word patina is thoroughly over-used, a debate we don’t need to enter into here. But sometimes it’s just the best way to describe a truck, and in this case, the seller goes a… more»
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Restoration Worthy? 1957 Continental Mark II
Big and Heavy isn’t the latest rap star, but along with the word beautiful it’s a good description of this 18-foot long, 5,000-pound 1957 Continental Mark II. This once-gorgeous car is listed here on eBay with a single bid… more»
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Sweet Patina: 1949 Chevrolet 3100
There was a time when you could find tons of great projects in states like South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana. While these states get fair amounts of snowfall, they are arid enough climates that classic cars tended to survive… more»
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Big-Block Find: 1970 Camaro SS 396/4-Speed
Frustratingly, this is yet another case of an amazing find that’s advertised in a less than satisfactory way. The 1970 Camaro you see here is claimed by the seller to be a factory 396 4-speed model that retains it’s… more»
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Cheap Chicken: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am W72/WS4
Judging by the appearance of this 1978 Trans Am in the supplied photos, it looks like someone has commenced restoration of the vehicle, but this may well have stalled. There is plenty of dust on the car, plus a… more»
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Start From Scratch: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback
When it comes to project cars, they probably don’t come much more basic than this 1969 Mustang. It is going to require a lot of work, so the new owner is going to have to be prepared to roll… more»
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Tri-Power Project: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
If I had a dollar for every stalled project car that I have seen for sale, then I would probably have enough money to purchase this stalled El Camino project car. A lot of work has already been completed,… more»
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Major Project: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle
Broadly speaking, there are really two types of project cars. There are the ones where you know that a few weeks in the workshop will have the car as right as rain. There are also project cars where you… more»
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Worth The Effort: 1950 Mercury Convertible
The 1949 Mercury was the first new car from that company following the end of World War II, and an effort was made to differentiate the Mercury from its Ford cousins. In 1950, the car underwent some minor styling… more»
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Leave ‘Em In The Dust: 1969 Corvette SCCA Race Car
There’s something about old race cars that just suits my fancy, and I think it’s because ever since I tried autocross for the first time, I’ve been convinced that all cars should be driven fast. Whatever the case may… more»
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Restore Or Part Out? 1963 Jaguar MKII
There’s simply nothing as exciting as digging up a long-abandoned car, and the story for this Jaguar is a perfect example of a car that’s been long forgotten. The ad for this four-door, which can be found here on… more»
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Government Affairs: Navy-Owned ’67 Ford Bronco
This 1967 Ford Bronco was purchased by the federal government to be used in the “Civic and Government Affairs” division of the U.S. Navy. Unlike most taxpayer-funded acquisitions by our fair leaders, this Bronco actually seems to be providing… more»
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Parked in ’74: 1926 Ford Model T Coupe
This Model T is a 93-year-old car that has been sitting in a barn, and it is possible that it has been sitting there since 1974. It exhibits all the wear and tear that you would probably expect from… more»
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Real Blank Canvas: 1940 Ford Coupe
Vehicles like this 1940 Ford Standard Coupe were the mainstay of traveling businessmen and company representatives for many years. This particular car doesn’t appear to be a Business Coupe but is the regular 3-seat model. It needs a ton… more»
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One Family Car: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
The owner of this 1967 Camaro states that they don’t believe that it is an SS, even though it wears some SS external badges. The car was built in May of 1967, while they state that the SS and… more»
