When you’re on the hunt for a project and spot a ride that could become your dream driver, it’s easy to get overly excited and lose sight of how much it’s gonna cost to address body issues, especially if… more»
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Great Winter Project: 1950 Plymouth DeLuxe
Well, we had DeLuxe and then “Special Deluxe” models at Plymouth back in 1950, and today’s find, a DeLuxe two-door sedan caught my attention due to its sloped or fastback design – I don’t recall ever spotting one before…. more»
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Same Owner 27 Years: 1963 Pontiac LeMans
Pontiac joined the compact car movement in 1961 on the heels of the success of the Chevrolet Corvair. Though there were some common traits, the new Tempest stuck with the water-cooled, front-engine layout of other GM products. However, there… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1974 Dodge Challenger
As a fan of the first-generation Dodge Challenger since childhood, I’d sleep better at night, knowing every remaining example will eventually be restored and put back on the road. Sometimes, that’s a tall order, and this 1974 Dodge Challenger… more»
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Blank Canvas: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
General Motors was the corporate metaphor for planned obsolescence, so the Chevy Nova was in some ways the antithesis of the corporate agenda. From 1968 through 1979, the Nova changed, but it always kept the same basic vibe. It… more»
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Aged but Mild Hot Rod: 1936 Ford Five Window Coupe
Despite what you might see on television or the internet, not everybody has an unlimited budget and mad skills when it comes to building a hot rod. Many times a hot rod is a vehicle that has been updated… more»
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Rebuilt 394: Affordable 1961 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Hardtop Sedan
Affordability is often a key consideration as enthusiasts search for a classic project to park in their workshop. This 1961 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Hardtop Sedan ticks that box, courtesy of the seller’s asking price of $3,200 OBO. Adding… more»
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Rare Cheap Wheels: 1959 Edsel Ranger
The Edsel was perhaps the costliest mistake in Ford Motor Co.’s history. Conceived as the fourth brand to be sold under the corporate umbrella, sales were disappointing right out of the gate in 1958. The nosedive continued in 1959… more»
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Fintail Project: 1964 Mercedes-Benz 190c
I am eternally envious of those forward thinkers who can measure their land in acres. As a city dweller myself, I have to get a little creative with storage; I’m doing better than most, but life is still a… more»
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Rust-Free Top To Bottom? 1977 Ford Ranchero
The seller says this 1977 Ford Ranchero Brougham is “rust-free, to bottom” and despite the primer on the parts that would normally be rusty, it does look pretty solid in the photos. Maybe the primer was just used to… more»
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Falcon Fighter! 1962 Chevrolet Chevy II Sedan
Chevrolet sold a lot of Corvairs in 1960 and 1961. But not every buyer was ready to go in for a car with its air-cooled engine in the rear. So, they introduced the Chevy II in 1962 with its… more»
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The Model T’s Biggest Threat: 1917 Chevrolet 490 Touring
Rivalries in the automotive world never get stronger than the age-old battle between Ford and Chevrolet. From racing to the affections of their loyal owners, these two storied American brands have been locked in combat for over a century. … more»
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Running Project: 1974 Plymouth Scamp
Plymouth and Dodge were always copying one another within the Chrysler camp. For example, Plymouth brought out the successful Duster in 1970 and Dodge followed suit with the Demon in 1971. Also, Dodge introduced the Dart Swinger in 1969,… more»
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Radical Ram: 6-Wheeled Custom Dodge Ram Van
Every now and again, you see evidence that is borderline archeological in nature of what customization trends were in a certain era. For owners of vans from the 70s and 80s, there was seemingly no limit to what was… more»
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Too Far Gone? 1968 Dodge Charger
It is the age-old question posed by many project candidates; At what point has a classic reached the point of no return? That is the one facing any enthusiasts considering tackling the restoration of this 1968 Dodge Charger. To… more»
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Rare Color: 1973 BMW 2002 TII Project
The BMW 2002 has a huge cult following and for good reason. The fuel-injected models became popular in the United States and led to BMWs popularity. They are quick and boxy and were able to solve BMW’s struggle with… more»
