Greater Los Angeles is chock full of automotive wonderment, with restoration services, collections, swap meets, and vintage car dealers tucked into unassuming cubbyholes all over town. One of these unassuming places was Rudi Klein’s “Porche Foreign Auto Dismantling” junkyard… more»
Project Cars
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Porsche Turbo Powered: 1975 Sterling Kit Car
Kit cars offer buyers the best of both worlds. Most are exotic-looking vehicles that can’t help but turn heads. They achieve this feat while the svelte body typically rests on pretty humble underpinnings like those provided by a Volkswagen… more»
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Rebuilt Engine: 1959 MG MGA Project
The MGA, which replaced the MG TF 1500 Midget, was one of MG’s most successful cars with sales of more than 100,000 units between 1955 and 1962. As was often the case, the export market was a huge one… more»
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Trailer-Stored 54 Years: 1947 Lincoln Continental
The Continental enjoyed a long and healthy run at Lincoln from 1939 to 2020. The pre-and post-war editions were extremely luxurious and just 738 Continental convertibles were built in 1947 alone (warmed-over, pre-war models). This one is said to… more»
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Hardtop and Overdrive: 1967 Sunbeam Alpine Series V
Here’s a Sunbeam Alpine Series V project car, ready for a new garage. Fall is coming – it’s a perfect time to start work on this roadster, aiming for Cars ‘N Coffee by spring. These “series” Alpines were conceived… more»
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20 Years Sitting: 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible
When I was a kid watching a rented VHS copy of the original Gone in 60 Seconds, one line stuck out to me: Protagonist Maindrian Pace mentioned that the ’73 Mustang he had designs on stealing was the “last of… more»
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Possible Hot Rod: 1937 Ford Deluxe Cabriolet With 48k Original Miles
The most appropriate path for some classic projects seems immediately obvious, but others place multiple choices before potential buyers. Such is the case with this 1937 Ford Deluxe Cabriolet. It is a rock-solid car that could represent a rewarding… more»
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Rusty Running Project! 1969 Dodge Charger
The second-generation Dodge Charger looks great from every vantage point. It’s too bad they aren’t more popular with enthusiasts or used in more movies and television shows. Ha! The exact opposite is true, and this 1969 Dodge Charger in… more»
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Unusual Background: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
Although the Pontiac Grand Prix experienced some declining sales during the second generation of production, that all changed when the redesigned 1969 model saw 112,486 units roll off the assembly line, a nearly 3/4 increase over the previous year’s… more»
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1 of 640: 1969 Dodge Dart GTS Roller
Most of the Dodge Darts sold between 1967 and 1976 were family cars, many powered by Chrysler’s venerable Slant-Six engine. But in the mix, you could also find some muscle machinery for those who wanted to do more than… more»
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Born in Turin, Made in France: 1964 Simca 1000
It pays to have friends in high places. Henri Pigozzi, who grew up in Turin but founded Société Industrielle de Mécanique et de Carrosserie Automobile (Simca) in France, had known Giovanni Agnelli, head of Fiat, and his family for… more»
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1 of 61: 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible Project
By 1967, Ford Motor Co. had two entries in the new “pony car” market – the Ford Mustang and Mercury Cougar. The Cougar was a more luxurious offering given that most Mercurys were a step up from most comparable… more»
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$1 Roller: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
How expensive is it to restore a roller Corvette? Maybe the seller should pay someone to take this car! The title of this article is correct. This 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is on the East Coast and is listed for… more»
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Newer Interior: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
When the new Ford Mustang was unveiled in April 1964, only a coupe and a convertible were offered. It wasn’t until the Fall, when the official 1965 model year got underway, that the super sporty fastback edition would arrive…. more»
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Original 429 Cobra Jet: 1971 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler
The 1971 Mercury Cyclone Spiler is a rare beast, with only 353 examples rolling off the line. Our feature car is one of those vehicles, with its rarity enhanced by a few factory options. It is a solid project… more»
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Custom Project: 1959 MG MGA
While some enthusiasts tackle a project build with a focus on originality, others are open to customization. If you fall into the second category, you may find this 1959 MG MGA irresistible. Its changes are more than skin deep,… more»
