By 1968, no one needed to explain the Golden Age of Muscle. Unless you’d been living under a rock since the Eisenhower years, you knew that simply checking a box or two at the dealer and committing to another… more»
Project Cars
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Dusty First Year Italian: 1974 Fiat X 1/9
The grandfather to the MR2 and the Fiero, the Fiat X 1/9 has become a rare find for many reasons, but especially for first year American market cars. Very dusty from a 31 year hibernation, this 1974 looks like… more»
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Cheap Dusty Two Door: 1964 Chrysler Imperial
Locked away in an automotive vault for who knows how long, this 1964 Chrysler Imperial two door looks like a solid start to a big Mopar project. In storage with nearly 20 other cars, it is unclear how long… more»
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25 Year Clear: 1983 Austin Mini Cooper
I can’t help but wonder if this barn find 1983 Austin Mini Cooper has been hiding out, just waiting for the day it could legally be put up for sale. As a right-hand-drive, clearly-gray market car, the fact that… more»
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Plush Jeepster: 1967 Jeepster Convertible
Jeepsters are among the most transformable of any vehicle ever made. I would like to transform this one into being in my garage. This 1967 Kaiser Jeepster Convertible is on Craigslist in Duluth, Minnesota where a 4×4 actually comes… more»
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One Of…One? Bill Blass Lincoln Mark VII Diesel
The one-of-one is an exaggeration, but likely not by much: this 1984 Lincoln Continental Mark VII is not only a rare Bill Blass edition, but it also features the BMW-derived turbodiesel powerplant! Seriously, that was a rare configuration when this… more»
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New England Project Car: 1973 Volvo P1800ES
It seems like there are some cars, no matter how obscure, that just pop up in a given area. Volvos and Saabs are two of the more popular import brands in New England, going back generations when the first… more»
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Euro Spec: 1983 Porsche 928S
Among the many ways European-market variants of US cars are better include lighter weight and more power. The weight savings comes from not having ridiculous steel safety bars in the doors and other nonsense, while the power oftentimes is… more»
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Red Rocket: 1966 Oldsmobile Starfire
There has to be a catch! Loaded 1966 Oldsmobile Starfire with a 425 Rocket V8, console and tach, AC, power gadgets galore, Cragars, and its running, all for $3950? An actual two door hardtop with red paint and black… more»
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Might Not Break The Bank: 1977 Fiat 124
I’m obviously missing my recently departed convertible. Given the opportunity to pen a column about an amazing Challenger, or a killer Macho Trans Am – why would I choose to present a little, dusty red 1977 Fiat 124 Spider?… more»
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Parked 35 Years! 1968 Plymouth GTX
Aside from the ridiculous wheels, this is what I’d like to drive to work every day. I don’t require a 1968 Plymouth GTX specifically, though this car would be awesome. I’ve simply come to realize that we rarely see… more»
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Triumph GT6 Stash Coming To Auction!
The owner of this GT6 graveyard has loved Triumphs for years, but they have decided to move on to something else. So, they are listing one car for sale at a time and plan on finishing with their GT6… more»
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Safely In A Junkyard: 1974 Bricklin SV-1
To see a classic sitting among the piles of junked vehicles is a bit jarring. Then again, if this lime-green Bricklin SV-1 came in by way of a donation or property clean-out, it’s not surprising to see it in… more»
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Rolling Start: 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
If you’re asking yourself “What is the hardest rebuild project I can take on right now, where I’ll have a hard time finding parts, have to completely redo every inch of the car, but end up with a wonderful,… more»
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Shed Find! 1968 Ford XL Convertible
While hidden headlights date at least to the 1930s, a number of late ’60s and early ’70s cars featured a full-width grille with hidden headlights similar to this 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible. Because most cars from this… more»
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Tii Warehouse Find: 1972 and 1974 BMW 2002s
What is it about cars stored in dark, cramped warehouses that gets our attention? Well, it’s likely the potential of discovering a long-hidden rarity or parts stash, or perhaps it’s just the allure of florescent lighting bouncing off of… more»
