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Real Bandit: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am Ready for Restoration

A genuine Bandit Edition Trans Am is always going to turn heads, even when it needs the kind of attention this 1978 example is asking for. Listed as a full-restoration project, this factory black-and-gold Trans Am comes with its… more»

41k-Mile Survivor? 1975 Mercury Comet

Ford launched the Maverick compact in 1970, and it would go on to be the company’s biggest sales hit since the 1965 Mustang. It was a simple car whose construction was similar to that “pony car” and the Falcon…. more»

1 of 254? 1976 Plymouth Road Runner

Having a V8 four-speed still meant something in 1976, and though Plymouth’s Road Runner wasn’t the bare-bones rubber floored tire-shredding street racer that tempted gearheads in 1968, it held its own in the mid-’70s. This 1976 Plymouth Road Runner… more»

Chevy Power! 1969 AMC AMX Racer

American Motors introduced the AMX in 1968 as a GT-style muscle car. It was a 2-seater, so it was often compared to the Chevrolet Corvette. Buyers may have been a unique breed, as the AMX only found 19,000 or… more»

Rolling Mopar Project: 1966 Plymouth Belvedere

While Plymouth had used the Belvedere name since the 1950s, it was applied to a mid-size ride in 1965. And would serve as the basis for the Road Runner muscle car in 1968. But, in 1966, it was largely… more»

Original-Paint 1970 Ford Ranchero with 351 Cleveland

The Ranchero has always carried a certain charm—half car, half truck, and entirely its own category. This 1970 Ford Ranchero, listed here on craigslist, leans into that appeal with a combination of originality, solid bones, and recent mechanical attention… more»

Ratty but Useful: 1965 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Coupe

Some project cars come to market ready for a second chance, while others arrive as donors—vehicles whose value lies in the pieces they can give to keep other classics alive. This 1965 Mercedes-Benz 220SE coupe, listed on eBay and… more»

Come Take A Look: No Reserve 1966 Chevrolet Corvette

Can a ’66 Corvette be a practical daily driver? The original owner thought so; according to the seller, he drove it to work back in the 1960s when it was new. It’s now on the third owner, whose friend… more»

Can’t Bear to Crush: 1970 Pontiac GTO

Deciding when a classic has reached the point of no return is a tough call, especially when the vehicle is as desirable as a 1970 Pontiac GTO. It is a sad sight, as time has taken a heavy toll… more»

LS Swap? 1970 Chevrolet Nova

Let me be the first to say I understand and agree with the seller’s logic that this 1970 Chevrolet Nova seems like a prime candidate to be turned into something more special than how it was born.  Dropping a… more»

No Reserve: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle

If you compiled a list of the ten most influential cars of the 20th Century, the Ford Model T and the original Volkswagen Beetle would make the grade. They may have emerged from opposite sides of the globe and… more»

True 242-Code Survivor: 1966 Pontiac GTO Project

Every now and then, a real-deal GTO surfaces with the kind of backstory that reminds you why these cars still matter. Listed here on eBay, this 1966 Pontiac GTO is exactly that—a true 242-code car with a clean title,… more»

Real S-Code: 1967 Ford Mustang GT 390 Project

This 1967 Ford Mustang fastback listed on eBay checks several important boxes for serious Mustang enthusiasts, starting with the fact that it is confirmed as a real fastback and a factory S-code car. Originally, this Mustang left the factory… more»

Turbo Fox Project: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO

Most of the Fox-era Mustang excitement stems from those with a V8 under the hood, but Ford offered a different sort of pony from 1984 through 1986 that was also a fine performer, featuring just half the number of… more»

Rare Drop-Top: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa

The Chevy Corvair got a new lease on life in 1965 with a new layout, hoping to distance itself from safety concerns coming from crusader Ralph Nader. Gone were the handling problems that caught Ralph’s attention, and sales improved,… more»

Just Needs Cosmetic Love: 1978 Chevrolet LUV

The Chevy LUV (an acronym for “Light Utility Vehicle”) was a small pickup made in Japan by Isuzu. Chevrolet imported it for several years until their own S-10 compact truck was on the market in the early 1980s. The… more»

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