I remember with fondness the Volvo 240 station wagon my grandmother owned, which seemingly was purchased solely so she could haul around her grandkids. Of course, it was used for any number of dubious purchases of Christmas decorations and… more»
Project Cars
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Uber Ready! 1984 Chrysler Executive
Sometimes, sellers include commentary in their listings that are generally good ideas and not just more boring sales blather. I have to say, the suggestion that a mini-limo could be the ideal Uber vehicle is nothing short of brilliant… more»
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Affordable Driver: 1941 Dodge Luxury Liner
With very little history on its past, this ’41 Dodge Luxury Liner looks to be a cheap project. For sale by an auto dealership, this Dodge does drive, and isn’t too shabby. The brakes are noted as needing immediate… more»
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Rare Pickup: 1937 Studebaker Coupe Express
A mix between a truck and a car this interesting and rare 1937 Studebaker Coupe Express looks to be a nice project. Appearing mostly complete and fairly solid, this Studebaker runs and drives. It is not exactly clear what… more»
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Drag Car Project: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle
It would be a shame to cut up a nice original car for drag racing, but what if someone has already done the dirty work? Well, this Chevelle may not look like much, but the sale includes a frame… more»
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Cheap Cat: 1965 Jaguar S-Type
The Jaguar S-Type is an updated version of the Mark 2. There were styling and interior changes, but the biggest improvement was the independent rear suspension. This old cat is listed on eBay in Lebanon, Tennessee and has been stored since 1983…. more»
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Cheap Post War American: 1947 Ford
This post war 47 Ford has been stored for many years, but looks to be a promising project. The body looks surprisingly straight, and the under-body looks solid as well. With an asking price of $2,900, we are intrigued… more»
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Basement Bird: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
People stick their Thunderbirds in some weird places. This one was recently pulled from a basement where it had been stored for over 10 years. I’m guessing it was a basement garage, but it looks like some drywall had… more»
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Farm Stored Fastback: 1949 Chevrolet
From the seller in Lousiana who brought us the Cadillac that he’d swap for a Porsche 911, here’s another candidate for restoration that at least got put in the barn in his expansive collection of projects. This 1949 Chevrolet… more»
BF Exclusive: 1968 Fiat 850 Spider
From Brian M. – I bought this car on a whim, as it reminded me of my first car, a 1972 model. Blame it on nostalgia but I’ve only driven it a few times and simply have too many projects… more»
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Worth The Risk? 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV
I have a weakness for Alfa Romeo GTV6’s, and this one is no exception. This particular car has a rare Zender body kit on it as well, which I happen to really like. It’s located in Fort Wayne, Indiana… more»
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454 Equipped Dragster: 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
The seller says this might have been a genuine Oldsmobile 442 at one time, but its conversion to a race car in the 1970s has all but erased any traces of what once was. Now, it’s a classic drag… more»
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Affordable Convertible: 1963 Dodge Polara
When was the last time you saw a Dodge Polara? More to the point, when was the last time you saw a Polara convertible? This ’63 Polara appears to be in nice original condition, but in need of some… more»
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Touring Convertible: 1961 Lancia Flaminia
The more I’ve looked at and studied the Lancia Flaminia and all the variants of it that were built, the more fascinating I find it. Back in the day, it wasn’t uncommon for several coachbuilders to use the same chassis… more»
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Super Sporty? 1951 Crosley Super Sport
Crosley’s Super Sport was a high-performance–okay, relative to the stock sedans–version of the tiny before their time economy cars that made up the bulk of Crosley sales. Did you know that a Crosley Hot Shot (basically a Super Sport… more»
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Wind Stream Style: 1936 Dodge Coupe
In 1935 Chrysler redesigned the Dodge with “Wind Stream” styling. This design was mildly streamlined and was very popular unlike the more radically streamlined and less popular Chrysler Airflow. This old Dodge is listed on eBay in Salem, Oregon. It’s a very… more»
