Project Cars

4-Speed Project: 1966 Plymouth Satellite

The Satellite entered the Plymouth lineup as a 1965 model and was the top-of-the-line offering for the Belvedere series, coming with sporty bucket seats plus a console in between as standard equipment.  The Satellite quickly got a redesign the… more»

No Reserve! 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Sedan

Here’s another estate sale, with the seller looking to move this 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE out of the family’s garage – where it’s been parked for twenty-five years – into a new home. The listing is here on eBay, and… more»

Not a Fleetwood: 1958 Cadillac Series 62

It is easy for a seller to portray a car as something it isn’t, and many enthusiasts have been caught flat-footed by what they later discover to be a Tribute or clone of a desirable classic. However, that isn’t… more»

Neglected Restoration: 1989 Lincoln Town Car

Lincoln sold the Town Car as a luxury sedan for more than 30 years (from 1981 to 2011). The nameplate had previously been part of the Lincoln Continental Series. This 1989 version was once a running project that supposedly… more»

Al Bundy Special: 1975 Plymouth Duster

The Duster was the sporty version of the Plymouth Valiant in the 1970s. It enjoyed a seven-year run before being replaced by the Volare (which turned out to be a lesser product in terms of quality). The Duster got… more»

A Star Is Born: 1966 Rambler Classic 770

During its time in the American Motors line-up (1961 to 1966), the Rambler Classic was considered the manufacturer’s mid-size car. It was positioned above the compact American and below the Ambassador (at least in terms of trim). The 1966… more»

Semi-Barn Find: 1966 Ford Mustang Drop-Top

Few U.S. nameplates have sold more than 600,000 copies in a single model year. And one of those would be the 1966 Ford Mustang. Everyone at the company must have been working overtime to produce 607,568 of them along… more»

1 of 296: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE

Dodge’s Challenger would be the last to join the “pony car” movement of the late 1960s. But it’s probably at the top of the list of collectors who go in for the genre. This example of one of the… more»

Previous Owner 20 Years: 1968 Plymouth GTX

Plymouth offered two mid-size muscle cars in the late 1960s. One was the budget-minded Road Runner which debuted in 1968. The other was the GTX, a car for those with more money to spend on trim and convenience (it… more»

All Original 1969 Dodge Charger R/T SE Project

Dodge introduced a trim line for the second generation Charger in 1969 known as the SE, or Special Edition, which featured a few additional touches not found on the base car, such as a woodgrain steering wheel and some… more»

For the Vintage Minimalist: 1980 Toyota Tercel

In the 1980s, if the Toyota Corolla was too fancy for you, the Tercel would have been Plan B. It was the company’s first front-wheel drive product and sold well until it disappeared before the Turn of the Century…. more»

Spirit of 76 Project: 1976 International Scout II

How bad can a car or truck get before it is not saleable? This 1976 International Harvester Scout II is believed to be a Spirit of 76 Edition Scout. It is located in York, Pennsylvania and is definitely a… more»

Numbers-Matching: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Drag Pack

Some classics blend into the background, while others can’t help but command attention and respect. This 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 would have fallen into the second category in its prime. From its desirable paint shade to its powerful… more»

“It Should Be a Runner”: 1915 Ford Model T Roadster

It’s quite possible that the last running car on Earth will be a Ford Model T. Aside from needing an occasional squirt of gasoline (or some other combustible liquid), it’s a self-sufficient means of propulsion, as close to perpetual… more»

2nd Gen Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula

For most of its early years, there were four levels of the Pontiac Firebird that you could order. It began with the base Firebird, followed by the Esprit with a higher level of trim, then the Formula which introduced… more»

Mid-Engine Italian Project: 1980 Fiat X1/9 Bertone

With its design coming from Bertone, the Fiat X1/9 was a 2-seat sports car with a mid-engine layout. They were built between 1972 and 1982 by Fiat and then Bertone alone through 1989. Unusual for Fiat at the time,… more»

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