In 1965, Ford partnered with Carroll Shelby to build high-performance versions of the newly popular Mustang pony car. The 1965-66 versions came with tweaked 289 cubic inch V8s, but the revised 1967 models also added the G.T. 500, which… more»
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Sleeper Hot Rod: 1979 Chevrolet Chevette
Turbine wheels mark the only hint of this Chevette’s sporty intentions. Its transplanted 3.8L Buick V6 displaces roughly 2.0L more than the Chevette’s largest factory powerplant, promising a surprise for anyone used to their typically anemic acceleration. This 1979… more»
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Older Restoration: 1959 Ford Thunderbird
The “Square Bird” was launched in 1958, a Ford Thunderbird with seating for four adults. Before that (1955-57), it had been a two-passenger personal luxury car. Ford gambled that a 4-seater would sell better, and they were right –… more»
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Driving Project: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Time can be kinder to some classics than others. The lucky ones are treated respectfully, cherished, and maintained to a high level. Those less fortunate can become tired, with cosmetic issues requiring significant attention. This 1971 Corvette Convertible seems… more»
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Oddball EV Project: 1979 Comuta-Car
The Comuta-Car, the successor to the CitiCar, was an early attempt at scalable electric vehicle (EV) production. It was built between 1979 and 1982, and the number finished likely didn’t reach much more than 2,100 units. The Comuta-Car was… more»
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Small Fire: Running 1974 AMC Hornet
The American-badged compact was getting stale at American Motors by the end of the 1960s. So, they developed a new car and resurrected the Hornet nameplate to attach to it. It was in production from 1970 to 1977, after… more»
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Solid SportsRoof Project: 1973 Ford Torino
Except for the early higher-performance models, such as the R-Code (or Q, J, or C, for that matter), one Ford vehicle that seems to have stayed relatively affordable in today’s market is the Torino. Some of the two-door models… more»
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1960s Wright Reciprocating Saw
This 1960s Wright Reciprocating Saw can be found listed here on Facebook Marketplace in Cascade, Wisconsin, and the seller is asking $150. Here is the original listing, and thanks to Lothar… of the Hill People for the tip! I… more»
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Rare Brit: 1949 Triumph 2000 Roadster
Hiding in this carport is one of the world’s rarest British Sports Cars. This 1949 Triumph 2000 Roadster has spent years in a barn. It looks pretty tired, but close inspection reveals it is rock-solid and has a feature… more»
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Stored 34 Years: 1950 Ford F-1 Roller
The Ford “F” Series of pickups was born in 1948 and was one of the company’s first new post-war designs. At first, it was called the F-1, then F-100, and finally F-150 for the entry-level pickups. The trucks were… more»
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Rebuild Project: 2003 Honda S2000
If you’re a fan of modern-era sports cars, you undoubtedly know that the Honda S2000 is one of the greats. It will almost certainly go down as a classic that we’ll all wish we bought when they were somewhat… more»
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Survivor Project: 1956 Hudson Hornet
The Hudson Hornet is best remembered for its success in auto racing in the early 1950s. Then, along came Hudson’s merger with Nash-Kelvinator in 1954, forming American Motors. Things changed after that, and the 1955-1957 Hornets were largely rebadged… more»
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Too Far Gone? 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
It is a question I have always pondered. To what point must a classic deteriorate before it is genuinely beyond salvation? That is the big one hanging over this 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible. It is a sad, sorry sight,… more»
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Unfinished Restoration: 1986 Country Coach Classic
Most of the time, when you see an old RV for sale, it doesn’t get much more than a second look. But in that cursory glance, you’ll likely notice small details that suggest this isn’t like every other forgotten… more»
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1 of 20 Left? 1988 Eagle Medallion
The Medallion is probably the least remembered American Motors car. That’s because it was built by Renault in France and sold at Jeep-Eagle dealers after Chrysler bought into AMC in 1987. They were supposed to be sold at both… more»
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Stalled Restoration: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
The Ford Thunderbird debuted in 1955 as a 2-seat personal luxury car. Because of its passenger configuration, it’s often lumped in with the Chevrolet Corvette of the same era as a sports car. But they really didn’t go after… more»
