Project Cars

The Rudi Klein Junkyard Collection: Part Two – The Cars

As revealed in Part One of the Klein Junkyard series (thanks once again to Helena for the tip!) Mr Klein amassed an enormous collection of mostly German exotic cars and parts over decades. While his business ostensibly existed to sell… more»

Track Star! 1991 Chevrolet Astro

Ever tire of the ordinary? Need something different? This customized 1991 Chevrolet Astro might be just the thing to get you back on track. The seller describes the Waterford, California creation as “ideal for snow or sand,” and it’s… more»

Urban Barn Find: 1987 Oldsmobile 98 Touring Sedan

The Oldsmobile 98 (aka Ninety-Eight) was the GM division’s flagship model for most of the second half of the 20th Century. A super fancy version of the car emerged in 1987 called the Touring Sedan with split front seats… more»

4-Speed Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

One of the hottest new cars of the 1960s was the Plymouth Road Runner. Arriving in 1968 (a year after the upscale GTX), the Road Runner was a muscle car for those on a budget. Sales would quickly peak… more»

Museum Project: 1963 Plymouth Fury Convertible

As the story goes, Chrysler got hold of some “intelligence” that told them General Motors would downsize products in 1962. So, the all-new B-bodied Plymouths and Dodges were smaller than before. As it turns out, the intel was wrong,… more»

Huge Barn Find! The Bill Slavens Corvette Collection

It’s always sad to hear when someone who’s experienced a lifelong passion for collecting cars has passed away, with Chevrolet Corvette connoisseur Bill Slavens managing to acquire 21 examples of his favorite sports car before his unfortunate passing last… more»

Stored 47 Years: Running 1940 Mercury Eight

Ford Motor Co. introduced a third range of automobiles in 1939, Mercury. It was sandwiched in between the more pedestrian Ford and the high-end Lincoln. The premiere model was the Mercury Eight, designated as such for its 239 cubic… more»

Mercedes Bonanza: Stash of SL-Class Cars

The SL-Class of Mercedes-Benz grand touring sports car has been in production since 1954. The SL designation in English translates as “Sport Light”.  The third generation arrived in 1971 and stuck around through 1989. The seller has amassed seven… more»

Running Project: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle

Quiz: What auto manufacturer produced more than 21 million copies of essentially the same car for nearly 60 years in the 20th Century? Answer: Why, of course, Volkswagen was the builder, and the Type 1 or Beetle was the… more»

1 Of 386: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner GTX

Plymouth buyers had one final chance to associate the GTX moniker with a B-Body in 1974, although only 386 customers took advantage of that opportunity, making it quite a rare one.  By this time, the car was no longer… more»

Parked 20+ Years: 1967 Plymouth Fury II 383 V8

A 1967 Plymouth Fury brochure mentions the “curves” that buyers expected to see in hardtops and convertibles being available in the sedan as well. I wouldn’t exactly call this 1967 Plymouth Fury II two-door sedan curvy, but I think… more»

Next Level Patina: 1947 Indian Chief

In 1922, Indian introduced the Chief as the largest and most powerful motorcycle in the lineup.  Yet it wasn’t until Indian designer Charles Franklin added full fenders to the motorcycle’s lanky frame that it became a cultural icon.  The… more»

BF Auction: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible

UPDATE – The seller has lowered their asking price! There is no feeling like slipping behind the wheel of a classic Convertible on a sunny day to experience all Mother Nature has to offer. Those feelings are accentuated when… more»

Close Enough? 1957 Porsche Speedster Replica

Kit cars, even after all these years, still seem to be the Rodney Dangerfield of automobiles.  They just don’t get no respect.  Is that a fair attitude to take?  The majority of them were built to replicate famous vehicles… more»

Forgotten Muscle Car: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The Mach 1 was added to the Mustang roster in 1969 as Ford was looking to boost sales. Since its peak in 1966, demand for the Mustang declined every year due to competition entering the market. The Mach 1… more»

Stalled Restoration: 1970 Plymouth GTX

Plymouth introduced the GTX in 1967 as a premium mid-size muscle car. It was joined by the budget-conscious Road Runner in 1968. The GTX was a series of its own for five years, disappearing after 1971 except as a… more»

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