Chrysler had a long-standing relationship with Mitsubishi, which also included an ownership stake. Beginning in the 1970s, Chrysler would often sell captive imports built by Mitsubishi in Japan. One of these cars was the Starion, which was most commonly… more»
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Sports Car Special: 1957 Victress C2 Coupe
America was obsessed with sports cars in the fifties. From the British imports that were making the trek across the Atlantic to the various domestic renditions of the sports car theme, enthusiasts had several fascinating choices at their disposal. … more»
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Rebuilt 400: 1968 Pontiac GTO Project
The term iconic is overused in the classic world, but there are few better than that to describe the Pontiac GTO. Considered the father of the muscle car sector, they are more popular today than when new. This 1968… more»
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Ivy Green Roller: 1966 Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang is one of the most successful cars ever built. From a mid-year launch in 1964, the consummate “pony car” is still going strong today. The company built 607,000 of them in 1966 alone, including the seller’s… more»
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Cheap Driver: 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix
Affordability is often a key consideration for an enthusiast seeking a first project candidate. The thought of investing a large sum for a classic requiring work can be daunting, which is where cars like this 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix… more»
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440/4-Speed: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T Project
Some restorations are relatively straightforward, while others require deep commitment. This 1969 Dodge Charger R/T falls into the latter category because every area of this classic requires extensive TLC. There are rust issues, a tattered interior, and a V8… more»
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318 V8 Fixer Upper: 1973 Plymouth Duster
Plymouth rolled out the Duster in 1970 as a fastback version of its Valiant compact. It would prove to be quite popular and stuck around through 1976 when Plymouth decided the Volare was their future. This one kind of… more»
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Classic Rat Rod? 1957 Ford Thunderbird
I don’t think it’s time to declare that the sky is falling on the traditional blue-chip collectibles of the 1950s, but it seems that prices have come down enough that projects and drivers are within the grasp of Mr…. more»
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American Classic Stash: Two Dodges and Three GMs
What does a 1947 Dodge D150 truck, 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS and a 1967 Dodge Charger have in common? Not much other than they are all located in Albuquerque, New Mexico…. more»
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Rough Road Since Indy: 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car
When the new Mustang debuted in 1979, Mustang fans rejoiced. The Pinto-based compact Mustang era was finally over, and this Fox-body replacement was more like the first generation cars than any previous iteration. Ford’s triumph was celebrated by being… more»
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Running 440 V8 Project: 1971 Dodge Charger SE
Chrysler redesigned its B-bodied intermediates in 1971 and gave the two-doors separate styling from sedans and station wagons. All the hardtops became Chargers, and the rest were badged as Coronets. The seller’s car appears to be the high-end SE… more»
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No Reserve: 1972 Chevrolet Nova With 47k Original Miles
Regular readers will probably recognize this 1972 Chevrolet Nova, as we previously featured it in an auction in August 2023. The seller didn’t taste success on that occasion but has decided to try a different approach to find it… more»
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Four-Speed Project: 1969 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
The General Motors A-Body is, to many, the archetypal muscle car. Although the GTO is credited with launching the muscle car era, the Oldsmobile 4-4-2 was nearly in lock step, with a surprisingly spry 330 cubic-inch small block in… more»
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V12 Driver: 1971 Jaguar E-Type Series III 2+2
Running out of energy to undertake a project build is not uncommon, and can often result from advancing age or deteriorating health. It is unclear whether either of those issues has beset the owner of this 1971 Jaguar E-Type… more»
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1964 Plymouth Fury Project (“Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday’)
After an ill-fated downsizing that saw full-size Plymouth sales slump to 43,000 Fury’s in 1962, the make had bounced back by 1964 with a tally of more than 115,000 cars (though still far below that of Chevy or Ford)…. more»
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Worth Saving? 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
When it was young, this 1976 Pontiac Trans Am ticked so many great boxes that it seems almost hard to imagine questioning whether or not it’s even worth fixing. Fortunately, the seller is aware of the monumental task ahead… more»
