In 1960, Chevrolet introduced its first compact car, the Corvair. It differed from the rest of the pack by its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. The line-up was soon expanded to include the Corvair 95, which marketed two versions of a… more»
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Solid 1950 Packard Eight Woody Wagon Project
UPDATE – This project has been relisted, this time with a lower asking price. You can take another look at it here on eBay with a BIN of $5,500. Will knocking $1,500 off the price be enough to find… more»
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Wagon Project: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Among classic Chevrolet wagons, few models carry the same level of recognition and desirability as the Bel Air Nomad. With its distinctive styling and limited production run, the Nomad has long been considered one of the most collectible wagons… more»
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Greenwood Kit? 1987 Chevrolet Corvette
Does a body kit ever make a car more desirable? The general rule of thumb is no, it does not; in fact, it can even have the opposite effect and make a car less desirable to the audience that… more»
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1970 Chevrolet Camaro RS Project
The 1970 model year marked a major turning point for Chevrolet’s popular pony car. With an all-new body design and a more aggressive stance, the second-generation Camaro debuted and quickly established itself as one of the most recognizable muscle… more»
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Rally Wagon: 1970 Saab 95
Unusual classics tend to draw attention at any gathering of enthusiasts, and this 1970 Saab 95 wagon fits squarely into that category. Currently listed on craigslist in Milwaukie, Oregon, the car is described as a rare example with a… more»
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1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible Project
Early Chevrolet Impalas have long been favorites among classic car enthusiasts, and the 1960 model in particular stands out for its distinctive styling and place in Chevrolet history. This 1960 Chevrolet Impala Convertible, currently listed on craigslist, is offered… more»
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5-Speed Manual! 1979 Porsche 928
My son recently discovered the classic Kenny Rogers song, “The Gambler.” It has been playing on a near-nonstop basis in our home for the past three weeks, so I currently know all the words by heart. It’s a fitting… more»
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One Family Owned: 1959 GMC 100 Pickup
One of the more melancholy aspects of old car ownership is knowing that your classic car (or fleet of them) will eventually be cast to the four winds. That’s not always a bad thing, as getting a car into… more»
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Will You Save It? 1971 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS
Chevrolet redesigned the successful Camaro in 1970, but sales got off to a slow start. Production delays plus labor issues hampered deliveries in 1970 and 1971. The seller’s ’71 Camaro is both a Super Sport and a Rally Sport,… more»
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Nicely Optioned: 1969 Pontiac GTO Project
The muscle car sector was reaching the peak of its power in 1969 as manufacturers played a game of top-trumps with engine power. This 1969 Pontiac GTO reflects that trend, and its first owner loaded it with desirable factory… more»
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Rare D-Code! 1964.5 Ford Mustang Convertible
Project candidates don’t come much better than this 1964½ Ford Mustang Convertible. It has spent decades in storage, only emerging as the seller prepares it to find a new home. It features its original 289ci V8 under the hood,… more»
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No Reserve Garage Find: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
The C3 Corvette may have been long in the tooth by 1982, but Chevrolet wasn’t sitting on its hands. It worked quietly in the background, devising strategies to improve the badge’s performance to a more acceptable level. This Corvette… more»
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Drive and Restore: No Reserve 1967 Sunbeam Alpine
Regular readers have probably realized that I have a bit of a soft spot for classic British sports cars. They represent an attempt by manufacturers to combine some basic mechanical components from the company’s Parts Bin to produce cars… more»
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Rare Sunroof? 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
The Plymouth Barracuda received a new lease on life in 1970, shedding its roots with the Valiant compact and gaining a new platform (shared with the Dodge Challenger). Sales jumped by 50% in the first year, but demand dropped… more»
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Too Many Doors? 1966 Rambler Classic
The Classic was American Motors’ mid-size entry in the mid-1960s. Problem was that the 1963-64 redesign brought forth a car with proportions more like a compact. So, a restyle in 1965-66 resulted in a growth spurt, putting it on… more»
