America’s interest in automobiles powered by something other than combustion engines is not a new thing. It came and went in the 1970s and 1980s as gasoline prices rose and fell, and then rose and fell again. One such… more»
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Parked Since 2001: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
First-year C3 Corvettes always seem to draw attention, even when they’ve been sitting for decades. This 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe listed on craigslist looks like one of those projects that could easily get enthusiasts talking. Located in California,… more»
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Forgotten Fox Project: 1984 Ford Mustang LX Convertible
Fox-body Mustangs have been climbing in popularity for years now, which means even the lesser-seen V6 cars are starting to attract attention from people looking for affordable projects. This 1984 Ford Mustang LX Convertible recently listed on Facebook Marketplace… more»
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Crazy Paint! 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon
The Roadmaster nameplate returned to Buick in 1991, its first use since the 1958 model year. Both wagons and sedans were offered, and they used the same rear-wheel-drive platform as the Chevy Caprice and Oldsmobile 98. The huge wagon… more»
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California Coupe: 1978 Ford Fairmont
As car enthusiasts, we tend to be the harshest critics of automobile manufacturers. We expect them to make vehicles that appeal to our performance and handling desires, and sadly, the current track record reveals plenty of examples of vehicles… more»
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Two Tone Project: 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II
There can sometimes be a temptation with a certain model you’ve seen a dozen times – maybe 100 times – in the past. It never appealed to you before but all of the sudden, it scratches an itch. Perhaps… more»
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Good Starter Car? 1961 Ford Falcon
The Falcon was Ford’s first foray into the compact car market. Introduced in 1960, the car was retired in 1970, though a mid-size variant of the Fairlane was sold as a Falcon in 1970 ½. Success of the car… more»
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Overland Van: Wheel Engineering 1982 GMC Vandura 4×4
Finding an old overlanding rig is one of the more exciting discoveries you can make when checking out old trucks. A few years ago, we posted about an old Unimog that ended up in the scrapyard after being abandoned… more»
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Crew Cab! 1968 International 1200C Travelette with Avion Camper
This handsome pair is for sale here on eBay with bidding at just $1025, reserve not met. The 1968 International Travelette runs well, and the Avion aluminum-skinned camper is from the late 1960s. Secure the camper to the truck,… more»
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No Reserve: 1970 Lotus Europa S2
Hiding in this garage is a car that was the product of one of the most innovative minds in motorsport history. Colin Chapman focused on weight reduction with his Formula One machinery, adopting the same approach with his Lotus… more»
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Tri-Power Project: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
The AAR ‘Cuda was a limited production, one-year-only model built in 1970 to satisfy the racing requirements of the Sports Car Club of America. While it had a 340 cubic inch V8, it deployed triple 2-barrel carburetors instead of… more»
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Stored 25 Years: 1956 Plymouth Savoy Club Coupe
Most folks associate the Chrysler “Forward Look” years with the 1957 to 1959 era, but it really began with the reworked 1955-56 models. During those years, the Savoy was Plymouth’s mid-tier product, with the Plaza as the starting point… more»
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1 of 6: Rare 1957 Chevrolet El Morocco
A textiles businessman liked the looks of the 1950s Cadillac Eldorado but thought a cheaper version could be built on a Chevrolet platform. So, in 1956 and 1957, he built an estimated 27 El Morocco’s, which were Chevies with… more»
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Cheap Project: 1990 Ford Thunderbird
While the Super Coupe is probably hailed as the most memorable Thunderbird from the tenth generation of production, the more basic models exemplified exactly what the personal luxury car market was craving for the period. By now, the T-Bird… more»
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Unfinished SS: 1974 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevrolet Nova was a popular compact car from its debut in 1962 to the last one left the assembly line in 1979. I prefer the 1969-72 versions from a styling perspective, and had a ‘70 edition I wish… more»
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41k-Mile Survivor: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
The nice thing about collecting Corvettes is that their previous owners were more likely to baby them than the owners of more mundane collector cars; after all, Corvettes have never been cheap and they’ve always been special. This particular… more»
