Plymouth, along with Dodge, downsized its full-size cars in 1962, thinking Chevrolet was doing the same thing. But the market intel was wrong as Chevy was working on a second compact, the Chevy II. In later years, these automobiles… more»
Project Cars
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Saved by a Leak! 1983 Mercury Capri
It is rare to find a classic in which the best thing that has happened is that its engine has developed an oil leak. However, such is the case with this 1983 Mercury Capri. A previous owner removed its… more»
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Barn Find 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
Listings like this don’t come up often, and when they do, they usually raise more questions than answers—in a good way. This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible is currently listed on Facebook Marketplace as part of a package deal,… more»
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Stored 25 Years: 1958 Chevrolet Impala
After a booming three-year run of Tri-Five models, which ended in 1957, expectations among Chevrolet consumers for what would happen next must have been very high. Fortunately, a new entry into the roster was far from disappointing, with the… more»
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48k-Mile Project: 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme was the best-selling car in America. I, too, was taken in by its good looks and bought one in 1983 (it’s one of those cars I wish I… more»
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Brawny Hauler: 1951 Ford F-6 Project
If you’re in the market for a substantial truck from yesteryear, here’s a candidate. This 1951 Ford F-6 is listed here on eBay for just $1750. Take a (large) trailer to Thief River Falls, Minnesota to pick it up;… more»
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Exotic Four Seater: 1976 Lotus Elite
For sale here on Facebook Marketplace in San Antonio, Florida, with an asking price of $7,000, is this restoration-in-progress 1976 Lotus Elite, wearing its original yellow paint. These cars are pretty rare. The owner informs us that only 220… more»
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Ambitious Project: 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport
The LeMans Sport was introduced in 1970 with some of the GTO’s features, such as Strato bucket seats. Perhaps Pontiac’s goal was to take some of the heat off the latter car, which had been hit hard by the… more»
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30K-Mile Museum Car: 1981 Chevrolet Chevette
Always a crowd-pleaser car, or at least a crowd-gathering car, eyes-per-dollar, it’s hard to argue with the drawing power of a Chevy Chevette. Whether anyone would buy one just to have people ogling it is another question. This former… more»
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Save the Mets! Buy One, All Or Parts, 1952-1963 Nash Metropolitan
I suppose it starts with a “buy one, get the parts car for free” deal- and voilà! you have two Metropolitans. No big deal, they’re little. Then, because you have a pair, your girlfriend’s uncle’s brother gives you another… more»
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Small-Block Powered: 1952 Hudson Hornet Club Coupe
This 1952 Hudson Hornet Club Coupe is an unfinished custom build. It needs fresh paint and an interior retrim, but the seller has spent a considerable sum below the surface. Its engine bay houses a Chevrolet small-block V8, while… more»
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Non-Running Revival Candidate? 1969 Lincoln Continental
Maybe I’m off-base, but the majority of the cars being sold as “projects” are probably no longer restoration candidates, but rather fodder for “revivals” of the kind you can see any time you turn a corner on YouTube. That… more»
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C107 Project: 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450SLC
There’s a good reason why the R107/C107 class of Mercedes-Benz models have long been among the most popular vehicles the company has ever sold. While we can grow accustomed to seeing them listed as basketcase projects on Marketplace and… more»
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Barn Find Brits: 1972 Land Rover 88 Series III
When you see two vehicles of the same model designation and era parked together in a barn, it’s hard to not to wonder what the previous owner had in mind. Clearly, this pair of Land Rover 88 Series III… more»
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Can It Be Saved? 1976 Fiat 128 2-Door Sedan
A 2-door sedan version of Fiat’s 128 was almost my first car. No, really. I’d still love to have one, but maybe one that was already in nice condition. The seller has this 1976 Fiat 128 2-Door Sedan posted… more»
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For Patina Lovers! 1957 Chevrolet 210
The Tri-Five Chevrolets of 1955 to 1957 continue to be sought out nearly 70 years after they were on showroom floors. More than 4.5 million of them were produced, providing us with a decent supply after all these years…. more»
