The seller states that this 1972 Pontiac Firebird Formula is green but the cab is white and the inside of the front fenders are blue. Regardless, this is a project car and the new buyer will be able to… more»
Project Cars
Dec 1, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
1 of 643 Supercharged: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2
The Avanti was one of those cars that Studebaker’s management hoped would help save the day. But it wasn’t around long enough to contribute to any reversal of Studebaker’s misfortunes. Less than 4,700 of the original Avanti’s ever saw… more»
Nov 30, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Running Solid Project: 1971 Dodge Charger
When polling a group of auto enthusiasts about when the Golden Age of the early generation muscle cars ended, one of the more popular answers you’ll likely get is the year 1971, as everything from compression ratios to emission… more»
Nov 30, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
GT40 Replica: Fiberfab Avenger Kit Car
Almost every kit car takes some inspiration from a more expensive model produced in limited quantities. The problem is, even with the best of intentions behind its conception, the replica falls well short of what the real-deal vehicle looks… more»
Nov 30, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
356 Alternative: 1951 Devin Roadster
For anyone who has ever participated in amateur racing, whether as part of a track day at a local road course or via an SCCA group that hosts autocrossing events, you know that the range of hardware that competes… more»
Nov 30, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Pre-War Project: 1932 Chrysler CI Rumble Seat Coupe
The story of the first Chrysler car began with Willys. In 1919, three Studebaker engineers went to work for Willys developing a six-cylinder car. These three – Fred Zeder, Owen Skelton, and Carl Breer, aka the Three Musketeers –… more»
Nov 30, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Hidden Surprises? 1966 Volvo 1800S
I will honestly raise my hand and admit that I was never a fan of Volvos. I saw them as staid and boring cars from a company that traded more on its safety credentials than its performance prowess. This… more»
Nov 29, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Fiberglass Mystery: 1970 Volkswagen Dune Buggy
This is the time to put your fiberglass and / or dune buggy knowledge to good use: just what the heck is this thing? Obviously, it’s a dune buggy with Volkswagen mechanicals and almost certainly built on a VW… more»
Nov 29, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Swinger 340 Project: 1969 Dodge Dart
U.S. automakers went after more youthful buyers in the 1960s, beginning with the muscle car market movement in 1964. But it didn’t stop there, at least for Chrysler. Hoping to generate more interest in its rather boxy compact Dart,… more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Montana Barn Find: 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
We see our share of classic Pickups at Barn Finds, and their ongoing popularity makes the trend understandable. Genuine survivors make ideal project candidates, regardless of an owner’s vision for the vehicle. This 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup was recently… more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
British Barn Find: 1964 Jaguar Mark X
For buyers seeking a British luxury sedan during the sixties decade, one very opulent choice was the Jaguar Mark X, which saw production beginning with the 1961 model and running through 1970. The large size and distinctive lines looked… more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Amazing Aussie Garage Find: 1970 Ford XY Falcon GT
UPDATE 11/28/2023: There are times when I write articles like this, and I quote a potential sale price where I’m wide of the mark. That was conclusively the case with this 1970 Ford Falcon GT because I significantly underestimated… more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Project Truck: 1979 Dodge Lil’ Red Express
If an old muscle truck is what you seek, you could do far worse than a classic Dodge Lil’ Red Express pickup. To me, this was one of the coolest marketing exercises ever attempted by a major manufacturer, with… more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Numbers Matching Project: 1966 Pontiac GTO
Many consider the Pontiac GTO as the “godfather” of the mid-size muscle car market. From its introduction as an option on the Tempest/LeMans, practically every U.S. automaker jumped on board with their own factory hot rods. This example from… more»
Nov 28, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Build It Your Way: 1968 Dodge Charger
The first generation (1966-67) of the sporty Dodge Charger wasn’t a huge seller. But when Chrysler’s B-body cars were redesigned in 1968, Charger sales would multiply by a margin of 6 to 1 from 1967. The hideaway headlights and… more»
Nov 27, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Last Year: 1975 International Travelette 200
It’s always a gamble to list anything as the first, biggest, smallest, oldest, etc. That being said, many sources list the International Travelette as the first factory crew cab pickup. Can you think of an earlier example than the… more»
