Shepherding the Thunderbird through the ages, Ford followed the time-tested method of celebrating model anniversaries: trim, color, and limited production. That’s what the Special Landau coupe was all about. It offered Emberglo paint and accents, parchment interior and padded… more»
Project Cars
Family-Owned For 40 Years: 1984 Pininfarina Azzurra
UPDATE – The seller has reduced their asking price. Offered here is a 1984 Pininfarina Spider Azzurra, one of the final and most developed iterations of the iconic Fiat Spider, produced under the Pininfarina name. This example shows 106k… more»
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Going Rogue: 1966 Rambler American
The Rogue was a sporty version of the AMC Rambler American, built between 1966 and 1969. Its goal was to help American Motors transform its image from that of an economy car builder to a full-line automaker. The Rogue… more»
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Nice Daily Driver? 1965 Chrysler New Yorker
I always feel a pang of envy for those who live in a climate where a 1965 Chrysler New Yorker (or something similar) is a viable daily driver. The road treatments of the north would render this solid sedan… more»
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Subframe Swap: 1939 Ford Pickup Project
Projects don’t get much more open-ended than this 1939 Ford truck currently listed on Facebook Marketplace. Offered strictly as-is, this prewar Ford is not running and will need to be trailered, but it does come with a significant modification… more»
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Project Grade Supercar: 1995 Acura NSX
As I’ve begun considering how much better my life would be with a rusty Land Rover in the driveway, I’ve been pondering the question of how much of a project is too much of a project? When it comes… more»
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Project-In-Waiting: 1939 Fordson E83W Van
The Fordson E83W was central to Ford of Britain’s response to the changing economy during the Great Depression. With its small, economical motor and near-endless variety of cargo configurations – including open pickup, flatbed, barrel, concessionaire, and so on… more»
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Same Family Project: 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne
From 1959 to 1972, the Biscayne was Chevrolet’s entry-level full-size car (the Del Ray had that distinction in 1958). If you were looking for roomy but stark transportation, the Biscayne was a good choice, and most were purchased with… more»
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Solid Bones Project: 1965 Chevrolet Impala Coupe
If you’ve been looking for a mid-1960s full-size Chevrolet with real potential and a clean starting point, this 1965 Chevrolet Impala listed on eBay deserves a closer look. Offered as a restoration project and located in Paterson, New Jersey,… more»
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Pop-up Porsche! Camper-converted Porsche 924
Nothing beats an open-air breakfast after spending a night in your camper-converted Porsche. Uh, what? That’s right, perhaps born from pure proximity and liters of Hofbräu Dunkel, this (unknown year) Porsche 924 wears a folding rooftop tent. Its hatchback… more»
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2WD Project: 1979 International Scout Terra Diesel
I wish there could be a modern truck like this 1979 International Terra diesel. It’s the perfect size for me, or at least the perfect bed length. I like the idea of a small diesel engine much more than… more»
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Fire-Damaged 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
The fifth generation (aka C5) of “America’s Sports Car”, the Chevrolet Corvette, debuted in 1997. It was a sleek evolution of the original concept, which dated back to 1953. If you had the open spaces to do it, the… more»
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Not Everything that Glitters is Gold: 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400
Pontiac produced 14,519 Formulas in 1974 which was even more than Trans Am production of 10,255 units. This 1974 Pontiac Formula 400 is located in Dallas, Texas near Carollton which is not far from DFW airport. You can fly… more»
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Rotary Project Bike: 1977 Hercules W-2000
We’ve seen a few vintage snowmobiles here recently, and the most interesting feature of the Hercules W-2000 motorcycle is the Sachs-designed Wankel rotary engine, used by several snowmobile manufacturers in the late 60s and early 70s. This 1977 Hercules… more»
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3-53 Detroit Diesel: 1958 Boyertown (Chevrolet) Merchandiser
Let’s face it, America was built on the backs of delivery vehicles. While we owe a debt of gratitude to the horse, for the last 100-plus years, we have been beholden to trucks and vans. While 18-wheelers still deliver… more»
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Bare Bones: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle 300
When you think of a 1960s Chevy Chevelle, you’ll probably come up with either a Malibu or SS 396. But that would be overlooking the cheapo entry-level models, the 300 and the 300 Deluxe. These cars had few frills… more»
