The Dodge Challenger debuted in 1970 as the last of the entries into the “pony car” market. It shared a brand-new E-body platform with the Plymouth Barracuda, though no sheet metal was common. The SE (Special Edition) was the… more»
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Project or Parts: 1960 Renault Caravelle
The Caravelle is one more bit of evidence that the Volkswagen Beetle changed motoring forever: it was the existence of the Beetle and its offspring, the Karmann Ghia, that motivated Renault to design a car to compete with Germany’s… more»
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One Owner Ragtop: 1969 Ford Mustang
With production of 300,000 units in 1969, the Ford Mustang was still the market leader among “pony cars”. But that was half of the record year that was 1966. Nearly 15,000 Mustangs built in 1969 were convertibles, and the… more»
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Running 383: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner Project
Time treats some classics more kindly than others. Take this 1968 Plymouth Road Runner. It looks pretty sad, with faded paint and obvious rust issues. However, with no apparent structural weaknesses and a running V8 under the hood, it… more»
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Full-Track Vehicle Project: 1970 Ridge Runner ASV
“Hey, it’s spring, Scotty G. Why are you showing a vintage snowmobile?!” That’s a very good question, and my argument is that some folks restore snowmobiles in the summer and restore motorcycles in the winter. This is a fantastic… more»
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Loft Find Nomad: 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari
In 1955, Chevrolet introduced the Nomad, a 2-door sport wagon, as part of the Bel Air lineup. Its sheet metal differed from other Chevy wagons from the cowl back. To defray production costs, Pontiac offered its version of the… more»
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340S Package: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
Here’s a listing that leans more toward parts and potential than a finished car. This 1969 Plymouth Barracuda 340S fastback is currently up for sale on eBay, and it’s being presented pretty clearly as a project or parts car… more»
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Work In Progress: 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
The Gran Turismo Hawk was the final variant of the Studebaker Hawk that began in 1956. The GT Hawks were produced from 1962 to 1964 until the company transferred all automobile production to Canada. Cars not making the shift… more»
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Newer 350 V8: 1968 Chevrolet C-10
In the 1960s, the C-10 was a two-wheel drive, half-ton pickup truck sold by Chevrolet. Though several generations were produced, the concept was in place from 1960 to 2002. The seller has a patina-laden 1968 C-10 with a slightly… more»
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Rebuilt 350: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Project
Some enthusiasts won’t consider purchasing an unfinished project, fearing what nasty surprises might be hidden from view. However, that doesn’t appear to be the case with this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. The seller adopted a frame-off approach, but everything is… more»
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Low Mileage Project: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12
Is a low mile DeLorean DMC-12 worth much if it is a project car? Here we have such a dilemma. This 1981 DeLorean is listed for sale here on eBay for $25,000. The car is located in Sacramento, California… more»
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Non-Running 351: No Reserve 1969 Ford Mustang
The secret to the success of the First Generation Mustang was diversity. Buyers could order a base model, but keep adding options to create a potent package that was a genuine sleeper. Such was the case with this 1969… more»
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No Reseve: 1955 Studebaker Champion Coupe
If a “cheap and cheerful” project candidate is on your radar, this 1955 Studebaker Champion Coupe could be a strong contender. The seller states that it needs a refresh, but the listing images suggest that the required work won’t… more»
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Factory 426 Street Wedge: 1965 Plymouth Fury III
After relying on the smaller B-body platform for its full-size cars in 1962-64, the C-body returned the big Plymouths to a competitive position in 1965. The models offered were the Fury I, II, III, and Sport Fury, putting the… more»
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First-Year Model: 1959 Ford Galaxie
For those seeking an automobile that unmistakably offers a one-year-only body style, the 1959 Ford Galaxie is a promising contender, as the car received an entirely different exterior for its second year of production. Introduced as a ’59 model,… more»
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Droptop Mopar Project: 1963 Plymouth Fury Convertible
A quick first glance at this 1963 Plymouth Fury from the right front seems to show a Mopar with potential for a rewarding restoration, and if you’ve got strong sheet metal repair skills, it’s probably worth considering taking on… more»
