The custom car scene in the 1960s and 1970s was really something else. In many ways, I look at this era as a mini-renaissance in America, when creativity manifested into things of real, tangible value, and not just expression… more»
Project Cars
Project Euro Coupe? 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
The Grand Am was born in 1973 as a way to compete with the growing influence of European sport sedans. The name was a hybrid of the Grand Prix and Trans Am, so both luxury and performance met somewhere… more»
Drive Or Restore? 1973 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
When the second-generation Firebird appeared at Pontiac dealerships in 1970, customers were greeted with a broader range of submodels to choose from than before, including the more luxurious Esprit. Although the exterior details became more modern-looking as this era… more»
Field Find: 1939 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special
In the 1930s, the hallmark of luxury was length. Wheelbase measurements became part of manufacturers’ marketing strategies. Cadillac generated several entries in this race, with tiers of cars aimed at capturing wallet share. The Series 70 and 75 sat… more»
Chrome Bumper Swan Song: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
The third generation (aka C3) of the Chevrolet Corvette was born in 1968, patterned after a Mako Shark. It proved popular enough to stick around through 1982 before the next redesign. The 1973 versions are noted for being the… more»
Twin-Stick Project: 1980 Dodge Colt
This 1980 Dodge Colt is a bit rougher around the edges than I originally thought when I saw it listed here on eBay yesterday. I love these little cars, and if rust isn’t an issue, this one could be… more»
Gorgeous Paint: 1984 Ford Bronco
When a seller uses the word “gorgeous” in a listing, it is a bold move. Sometimes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but it seems appropriate when describing the paint on this 1984 Ford Bronco. Its interior… more»
1987 Ford Ranger XLT 4×4 Turbo-Diesel 5-Speed
I have a bad habit of referring to vehicles as being box-checkers, as in having just about every feature or option that I’d ever want in a vehicle, usually a truck, since I’m heavily into pickups lately. This 1987… more»
Grabber Green: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 SCJ
The 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 represents one of the most recognizable expressions of the muscle car era, and certain combinations stand out even among these already desirable machines. This example currently listed on eBay is presented as a… more»
Q-Code 351 V8 Project: 1972 Ford Torino
Ford redesigned the mid-size Torino in 1972, and the Fairlane nameplate had already become just a memory (in 1971). This design would hold through 1976, after which the cars were rebranded as LTD IIs. The seller has owned this… more»
Muscle Car Project: 1970 Plymouth GTX
Update 3/17/26 – This GTX has been relisted here on eBay. Are you brave enough to take on this big muscle car project? From 12/2/25 – While numerous buyers flocked to their Plymouth dealer set on purchasing a Road… more»
Hemi-Powered 4×4: 1952 Dodge Power Wagon
Projects come in all shapes and sizes, but every now and then one surfaces that already has some serious work completed. This 1952 Dodge Power Wagon project currently listed on eBay looks like one of those builds that someone… more»
















