I’m a big fan of “the first” or “the last” of anything related to vehicles. I tell myself that they’re worth more and potential collector vehicles and sometimes that gets me into trouble as I try to find enough… more»
Project Cars
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1 of 370: 1970 Dodge Super Bee Project
The Super Bee was to Dodge as the Road Runner was to Plymouth. Both were budget-minded muscle cars, with the latter being more successful sales-wise. Super Bee production lasted just four years (1968 to 1971) though the nameplate would… more»
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Snowbird Project: 1956 Bentley S1
Like the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, the Bentley S1 was a luxurious car befitting the lifestyles of the rich and famous. So, it’s a shame to see one from 1956 languishing in a driveway, exposed to the elements including snow… more»
BF Exclusive: 1971 Peugeot 504 Sedan
Peugeot enjoyed a reputation during the 1960s and 1970s for producing some of the most rugged and dependable vehicles to emerge from a European production line. This 1971 504 Sedan is no exception and could serve its new owner… more»
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Epic Project! 1950 Marmon-Herrington Motorhome
Let’s see…. you have a vintage Marmon-Herrington bus lying around – hmm, what to do with it? How about converting it to a motorhome! Here on eBay is a 1950 Marmon-Herrington made into a 28-foot RV, complete with a… more»
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Still in the Barn: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Perceiving a market need between full-size Impala and compact Nova, Chevrolet introduced a mid-size car in 1964. That was the Chevelle, but it was not the first product of its type (Ford got there ahead with the downsized Fairlane… more»
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Cheap Club Coupe: 1960 Ford Galaxie
I chose this rather forlorn-looking 1960 Ford Galaxie Club Coupe because I didn’t know such a model existed. I wrongly assumed that a Club Coupe, which is a two-door sedan, would be the provenance of the Fairlane 500 or… more»
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Mostly Solid Survivor: 1962 Studebaker Champ
The Champ was a light-duty pickup built and sold by Studebaker from 1960 to 1964. It competed with the likes of the Ford F-100 and Chevy C-10. Like the Avanti and Gran Turismo, the Champ was dropped in late… more»
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Cheap Classic: 1967 Buick Skylark Project
The Buick Skylark began life as a luxury convertible in 1953 and 1954. In the early 1960s, it was the upscale version of the Special, a compact. By the middle of that decade, it had morphed into a mid-size… more»
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GTO Clone Candidate? 1966 Pontiac Tempest
Pontiac launched the Tempest in 1961 as a compact car, along with the Olds F-85 and Buick Special. With the 1964 model year, all three products were promoted to mid-size status, joining the all-new Chevrolet Chevelle. The Tempest name… more»
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Nailhead V8! 1930 Ford Five Window Coupe
Slammed and flaunting its naked V8 for all to see, this 1930 Ford Five Window Coupe in Whittier, California looks ready to rip. Running and driving condition escaped the description here on Craigslist, but this 95 year-old shows no… more»
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Daily Driver Needs TLC: 1960 Ford Country Sedan
For those unfamiliar with the Ford Country Sedan, it was the less glitzy version of the Country Squire station wagon. The Country Squire was noted for its wood-bodies or trim, while the Country Sedan was a simpler steel-bodied wagon… more»
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Evel Approved: 1970s Evel Knievel AMF bike
Looking as if it took a hard hit after a 17-school bus jump, this 1970s AMF Evel Knievel bike is gold for those of us who have started collecting vintage bicycles, even if it does need some tweaking to… more»
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Suba’fly! Custom 1973 Subaru GL Convertible
What do you get when you cross the elements of a Subaru GL Coupe and, ohhhhhh, let’s say a Continental Mark III? You get one offbeat Suba’fly! This crazy custom 1973 Subaru GL Convertible is listed here on Facebook… more»
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Stored Survivor: 1971 Porsche 914
Usually, when you hear the term “project Porsche”, it’s related to a 356 or an older 911 or 912. The Porsche 914 has the distinction of being maybe the first model that was always a bridesmaid, never a bride,… more»
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26k Original Miles? Two Owner 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS
Some seller claims are easier to prove than others. Take this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS as a prime example. Confirming that the seller is its second owner should be a piece of cake. However, verifying that the odometer reading… more»
