Before researching this tip sent over by T.J., I had never heard of Panther Westwinds and its predilection for creating retro-classic fiberglass roadsters. The company was founded in Britain in 1972 by Robert Jankel, who trained as an engineer…. more»
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Two-Owner Barn Find: 1968 Ford Fairlane 500
While the Ford Fairlane first launched in the 1950s, it was a mid-size car from 1962 to 1970. It was joined by the Torino nameplate in 1968, which would quickly take over the series. This ‘68 Fairlane 500 2-door… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1971 Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO
Muscle car buyers in the sixties and seventies often had to spend time doing some homework before visiting the dealer of their choice, as many models offered a fine variety of engine options to pick from. However, the only… more»
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One-Owner Garage Find: 1953 Studebaker Commander Coupe
I like my neighbors (well, some of them), but none of them have a ’53 Studebaker Commander socked away in their garage; if they did, I’d like them more. The eBay seller of this one casually mentions that it… more»
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1968 Plymouth Fury III Convertible Project
I think this is primer, isn’t it? I don’t think this is a faded Mary Kay version of the 1968 Plymouth Fury III Convertible. A beautiful and spot-on-for-the-era Avocado Green color is shown under the hood, so it must… more»
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Rare Rusty Oldsmobile Project: 1974 Hurst/Olds
The Hurst/Olds was a collaboration between Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance. They were built sporadically between 1968 and 1984, based on the then-current mid-size Cutlass. The 1974 edition saw only 1,800 copies made and used the Colonnade body design employed… more»
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Gold Duster: 1973 Plymouth Slant-Six Barn Find
The Plymouth Duster was one of the most popular compacts of the 1970s. Launched as the 1960s was on the way out, the Duster was a sporty variant of the Valiant with its own sheet metal back of the… more»
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Post-War Crossover: 1948 Jeepster
The original Jeepster (1948 to 1950) was an early crossover designed to fill a gap in the Willys Jeep product line. Unlike other Jeeps, it was strictly a 2-wheel-drive, but it borrowed extensively from the existing parts bin to… more»
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400 V8 Restomod Project: 1955 Chevrolet 210
One of the most successful generations of automobiles produced by Chevrolet came from 1955 to 1957. They became known as the “Tri-Fives” and sold nearly five million copies due in part to Chevy’s first V8 in 37 years. As… more»
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Ambitious Project: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
General Motors introduced a third tier of automobiles in 1964, the intermediate. In Chevrolet’s case, it was the mid-size Chevelle that was sandwiched between the compacts Chevy II and Corvair and the full-size Impala, et al. It would quickly… more»
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Restore or Restomod? 1971 Pontiac Firebird
Considering its cult status in the late 1970s, it’s hard to believe that the Firebird was in danger of cancellation earlier in the decade. With a long strike at the Norwood plant in Ohio and lukewarm sales, General Motors… more»
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Cross-Ram Project: 1962 Chrysler 300H
From 1955 until 1962, Chrysler buyers who wanted performance in a full-size car shopped for the 300 Letter Series. These automobiles had the best that Chrysler offered in terms of muscle mixed with luxury. But in 1962, Chrysler added… more»
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El Camino Wannabe: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
And now for something from the “Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should” department. The listing is a bit misleading as it describes this Oldsmobile El Camino-like truck as both a ’66 edition and a ’70 – it… more»
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Almost Free: 1966 International Harvester Scout 800
This 1966 International Harvester Scout 800 is for sale here on Craigslist for only $2,500. It is located in beautiful Granby, Colorado and was purchased as a project about 7 years ago by the seller. Many thanks go out… more»
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Six-Wheeled Mystery Machine: 1983 Dodge Ram Van B350
This is a rare opportunity to own an unusual 6-wheeled Scooby Doo-themed van. This 1983 Dodge Ram van is a highly custom machine with 112,000 miles. The seller notes that the mystery machine started life as a camper van… more»
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One Owner Targa: 1973 Porsche 911E
Originality rules all when it comes to vintage vehicles. Yes, maintenance history, ownership provenance, and running condition are almost all equally important, but I’m amazed at how often originality can influence purchasing decisions. The 1973 Porsche 911E shown here… more»
