If I didn’t become so attached to cars (a real flaw for someone who likes so many of them), I’d love to buy at least one car a year that needs some help, get it back on the road,… more»
Project Cars
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BF Auction: 1964.5 Ford Mustang
Let’s start by clarifying the factual accuracy of the 1964.5 Mustang; I know, and you know, that there was technically no such thing. All Mustangs from the beginning of production until Ford closed down the line for the 1966… more»
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Winter Project II: 1954 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Check out the dagmars on this one! They’re standard equipment on a 1954 Cadillac Coupe DeVille and others produced by the “Standard of the World.” Today’s Windham, New Hampshire find, courtesy of Bruce M., is said to run and… more»
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Cheap Project? Fiat 1200 Spider
Generally, when I own a car, I have a pretty good idea of what it is, but that’s not always the case, even with classics. The owner of this Fiat in Fishers, Indiana, put it up on Facebook Marketplace as a… more»
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Rare 1954 Messerschmitt KR175 Project
Yes, indeed, as the owner says, these German-made Messerschmitt KR175 Kabinenroller microcars are indeed very rare–only 15,000 were built. But it’s the later 200 model (1955 to 1964) that’s a more valuable example of the breed, and the cream… more»
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Unfinished Business: 1975 Chevrolet Camaro
If you were around in 1975, you may remember that was the year that catalytic converters were added to all new cars. That required unleaded gasoline to become more plentiful and our neighborhood station added a third pump to… more»
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Race Car In Waiting? 1978 Plymouth Arrow
Honk if you remember the Plymouth Arrow. I had to hesitate because I had forgotten completely about this Mitsubishi rebadge. Some might say they were forgettable cars entirely but I’m not going to stake a position from that perspective…. more»
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41 Years in a Barn: 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe
Here’s a cool 1963 Karmann Ghia coupe that certainly qualifies as a barn find. It was parked in a barn near Red Bluff, California, back in 1983 and spent more than 40 years sitting and gathering dust. The current… more»
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Rare Threads: 1973 AMC Pierre Cardin Javelin AMX
The AMX started out as a stand-alone, two-seater offering in the AMC lineup when it was introduced as a 1968 model, but by 1971 had become a more high-performance version of the second-generation Javelin. For those desiring some over-the-top… more»
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30-Year Garage Find: 1966 Ford Mustang
The first iteration of the Ford Mustang (1964 to 1966) had some of the highest production numbers ever for an American car. Nearly 1.3 million copies of the little “pony” were built across 30 months, meaning the assembly line… more»
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1969 Ford Mustang Fastback Garage Find
In the late ’60s, Mustangs were marketed as the young-spirited vehicle option. They are long, low, wide, and roomy. They are cars that are both performance and luxury-oriented. Nearly everyone has heard of the Mustang, and for good reason:… more»
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Patina Pickup: 1979 Ford F-150 4×4 Short Box
Some trucks just have “the look,” don’t they. Patina is polarizing, but this ’79 Ford could be in the background of a country music video or, with a few modifications, the 43rd Mad Max sequel. It’s light on rust (except… more»
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Barn Find Hauler: 1971 International CargoStar
After about 50 years of ownership by the City of Chicago, this nifty car hauler sold at auction about two years ago, according to the seller. Now it’s up for grabs here on Craigslist, where $9999 adds it to… more»
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Tri-Power Project: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
’68 Corvettes were designed to be both smooth and powerful. The design team for this model made some bold design shifts. They moved to a longer, more sleek-looking body. The example at hand is for auction on eBay. The… more»
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Redone Slant-6: 1966 Plymouth Valiant Signet Project
Between 1963 and 1966, the Signet was the sporty version of the Plymouth Valiant. That was during the second generation of the compact that helped Plymouth shore up some difficult sales years (you may recall the full-size automobiles received… more»
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Some Assembly Required: 1962 Buick Special Convertible
The 1961 to 1963 BOP compacts are offbeat collector car choices, especially considering that their parent company is one of the largest in American history. Aside from some parts availability issues, however, they’re practical cars for reasonable prices. They’re… more»
