This 1968 Chevrolet El Camino has so many positive attributes that it is impossible to choose a single one as most significant. It looks tired, but it is rust-free. The seller performed a few mechanical upgrades to maximize the… more»
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Barn Bound Nine Years: 1996 Ford Escort
The Escort was Ford’s successor to the Ford Pinto. As such, it was produced as the company’s first “world car” from 1981 to 2003, sharing a lot with its Ford of Europe counterpart. This 1996 edition wears LX trim… more»
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Stored 29 Years: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
To remain competitive, Ford treated the Mustang to a facelift in 1967, retaining its original style and making room for big-block engines under the hood. The auto continued to be the industry’s best-selling “pony car” even though overall sales… more»
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Later 350 V8: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
America’s Sport Car, the Chevrolet Corvette, went into 1959 largely unchanged from 1958. Sales picked up slightly (a 5% gain), but 1958 had been an economic recession year. The car would get close to cracking the 10,000-unit mark, which… more»
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Project Convertible: 1952 Ford Crestline Sunliner
Before there was the Galaxie or the Fairlane, there was the Crestline, Ford’s top-of-the-line automobile produced from 1952 to 1954. It was the best of the best for Ford and came standard with a 239 cubic inch “flathead” V8…. more»
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Blank Canvas Project: 1970 Chevrolet Nova
This 1970 Chevrolet Nova appears to be a blank canvas project for its new owner. With its motor and transmission now a distant memory, the buyer could create the classic of their dreams. However, it is also a genuine… more»
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No Reserve: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am has sat for twenty-five years. Therefore, it is unsurprising that its list of needs is as long as your arm…and mine, as well! It is complete and features desirable factory options that enhance its… more»
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Worth the Gamble? 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400
There’s a green 1968 Pontiac Firebird coupe for sale in Ocala, Florida, listed at $4,500 OBO. According to the Facebook Marketplace listing, it’s a Firebird 400 backed by a TH400 automatic transmission, and the seller notes it’s an A/C-equipped… more»
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Mustang Dry Run? 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint
Looking to inject some juice into the compact Falcon, Ford introduced the Falcon Futura Sprint in 1963 (marketed as a 1963 ½). It carried a 260 V8 and had a beefier suspension. The Sprint began to slowly flourish until… more»
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Overhead Cam Project: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Sprint
A hundred bucks doesn’t buy much nowadays, but back in 1967, shelling out an extra $116 at your Pontiac dealer was money well spent. That’s the exact amount it took to upgrade a base Firebird to a Sprint, and… more»
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Original 327: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Ah, decisions, decisions. The 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is a desirable classic, and unmolested examples typically command respectable prices. Our featured ‘Vette retains its original engine, but can be best described as an unfinished custom build. That raises the… more»
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BritAmerItalian: 1952 Nash Healey Roadster
The Nash-Healey was the result of a fortunate meeting between Donald Healey and George Mason, head of Nash-Kelvinator, while each was traveling to America on the steamship Queen Elizabeth. It was 1949, and economies were soaring in the wake… more»
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Broken Racer: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
There are very few sights sadder than a desirable classic that has suffered significant accident damage. Seeing someone’s pride and joy bent and broken is heartbreaking, but that has been the fate suffered by this 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible…. more»
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Surprisingly Solid: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
This 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass S ticks many of the crucial boxes for enthusiasts seeking a project candidate. It has sat for years, but the seller has coaxed its V8 back to life. It is a solid vehicle, and the… more»
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Carport Find: Cheap 1984 Ford Ranger
Until 1983, Ford relied on imports from Japan to compete in the compact truck market in the U.S. That changed with the American-built Ranger in 1983, a small transport that would be produced through 2012. The seller has a… more»
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Abandoned at Shop: 1988 Porsche 928 S4
Leaving a car at a shop isn’t as hard as you might think. Whether it’s due to losing interest in a project, running out of money, or forgetting it even exists, plenty of shops seem overly comfortable letting a… more»
