For some cars, it seems like the ingredients are all there for it to be an instant hit. It’s especially true when it comes to sports models, since the manufacturer seems to be listening to every gripe and wish… more»
Project Cars
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Fiberglass Rarity: 1955 Victress C2 and MGA Coupe
The world of fiberglass kit cars is vast, and there are numerous craftsmen and manufacturers that created striking models with short-lived lifespans. This, in turn, makes these cars quite rare but also near impossible to document, and subsequently, value…. more»
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Run It Before Restoring It: 1950 Oldsmobile 88 Futuramic Convertible
After WWII ended, the dash to purchase a new car was so overwhelming that no dealer had to do much except take orders: sales were hot even though the same old pre-war sheet metal was all that was on… more»
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Parked in 2001: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
This 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu demonstrates that there are still plenty of wonderful classics hidden in barns and sheds, begging for liberation. It has occupied this spot since the original owner parked it in 2001 on medical advice. It… more»
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No Reserve: 1979 Chevrolet C10 4×4 Pickup
Project candidates come in all shapes and sizes, with classic Pickups remaining a popular choice among enthusiasts. That makes this 1979 Chevrolet C10 4×4 worth more than a passing glance. Beneath its faded and tired paint beats a heart… more»
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Worth The Effort? 1968 Dodge Charger Project
The second-generation Dodge Charger desirability remains strong in the Mopar community, with even those needing extensive work exchanging hands regularly at some price. Nicely preserved and restored example prices are through the roof, and while it’s going to be… more»
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Solid Project: 1965 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88 Convertible
Years ago, I saw a solid ’70 LeSabre Convertible parked on the side of the road with a “For Sale” sign in the window. The interior was a disaster and it had no top, but with an asking price… more»
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1961 Austin-Healey 3000 MK1 BT7 Roadster Project
The Austin-Healey 3000 series was introduced in 1959, notching a few improvements over its predecessor, the 100-6. Engine displacement rose to 2912 ccs and disc brakes replaced drums up front, making the Healey 3000 an altogether more muscular option… more»
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No Reserve Mud Truck: 1988 Suzuki Samurai
Old-school 4WD rigs are loaded with character, as every bump and battle scar tells a story about a boulder that bumped it or a trail that it triumphed over. The Suzuki Samurai is a case of an underdog that… more»
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Restore Or Restomod? 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS
Those old enough to remember 1967 probably recall seeing a whole lot of Chevrolet Impalas roaming the streets, as it was the top-selling car that year, with some 575,600 examples produced. However, that was a long time ago, and… more»
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Affordable Project: 1985 Ford Mustang SVO
The option to get into an affordable project car more often than not requires making a few sacrifices. You can buy in at the very bottom and take on the responsibility of bringing a car all the way back… more»
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Surprise Packet: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T
When I initially saw this 1971 Dodge Charger R/T, I was set to dismiss it as a potentially lost cause. However, I was wrong. When you look beyond the tired paint and the surface corrosion, you discover that it… more»
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Pick Your Engine: 1970 Saab 96
Dedicated fans of Sweden’s quirky compact are certainly raising a quizzical eyebrow at my title, because this clearly does not look like a ’70 model. Well, it is. The seller has outfitted it with the trim from a ’67… more»
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Exceedingly Rare: 1938 Ford Phaeton
Ford’s love affair with the phaeton body style is a mystery unto itself. For a huge company well entrenched in the mentality that profit was king, why did they offer the slow-selling phaeton body style until 1938? Why did… more»
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GTO Clone Project: 1971 Pontiac LeMans
The handwriting was on the wall for the Grandaddy of muscle cars, the Pontiac GTO. From peak sales of 96,000 cars in 1966, the GM division couldn’t muster 11,000 copies in 1971. So, the car was no longer its… more»
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Solid Bubble Top Project: 1960 Chevrolet Impala
It’s sad when an enthusiast locates a suitable auto for a particular vision, only to develop health issues before turning it into the car of their dreams. Sadly, that’s what happened to the seller of this 1960 Chevrolet Impala,… more»
