The first car Carlo Abarth manufactured wasn’t an Abarth at all: the 204A was developed from the dregs of Cisitalia, which went bankrupt in 1949 while Abarth was working for Piero Dusio. Lightweight and designed strictly for racing, the… more»
Project Cars
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Former Race Car: One-Owner 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The Plymouth Barracuda finally shed its Valiant roots in 1970 with a new E-body platform. The result was a much better-looking car that initially saw sales increase by nearly 50%. The seller is the original owner of this 1970… more»
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Prancing Project: 1981 Ferrari 400i V12 5-Speed
This is a potentially interesting opportunity for the Ferrari collector, or someone who wishes to become one (more likely the latter). The 400i is far from the most desirable model out there, but that all changes when it’s equipped… more»
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BF Auction: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega 14
Here’s a hypothetical scenario: Imagine if Chevrolet had concocted the Cosworth Vega in 1965 rather than introducing it as a 1975 model. Imagine that they didn’t have to submit the drivetrain to the EPA for emissions certification, and instead,… more»
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Rust-Free Project: 1967 Ford Bronco
Whether it is as a turnkey proposition or a project candidate, one of the greatest challenges buyers face when searching for a First Generation Ford Bronco is locating a rust-free example. However, that isn’t an issue with this 1967… more»
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Stalled Project: 1974 BMW 3.0 CS
If you haven’t noticed, Facebook Marketplace now allows you to post reactions to sellers posts. So, in other words, if you think someone is asking too much money or doesn’t have a chance in heck of selling it, you… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1936 International Popcorn Truck
Introduced in 1934, the C-Series was a short-lived but versatile line of trucks produced by International, with numerous models available to suit the buyer’s needs. These were popular for industrial use and a favorite among farmers, but this 1936… more»
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Stalled Restomod Project: 1966 Chevrolet El Camino
When the El Camino rejoined the Chevrolet lineup in 1964, it was based on a Chevelle 2-door station wagon. And with the styling refresh the cars got in 1966, the El Camino benefited as well. The seller’s ’66 was… more»
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330/4-Speed: 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass
California and Arizona. Both are lovely states, and both possess the perfect climate for preserving classic steel. That is where this 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass has spent its life. The paint might be baked, and the Olds might be begging… more»
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Imported Sporty Compact: 1972 Capri by Mercury
By 1970, the Ford Mustang and Mercury Cougar had begun to put on weight. And Ford was a year away from introducing its first subcompact, the Pinto. That perhaps led Mercury to decide to add a sporty compact to… more»
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1 of 55 Drop-Tops: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am
If Burt Reynolds had driven a black Pontiac Trans Am convertible in Smokey and the Bandit, would it have looked like the seller’s car? This is said to be one of 55 rag-tops produced by National Coach Engineering under… more»
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Project or Parts? 1962 Sunbeam Alpine Series II
You can be fairly sure that any classic with a body requiring the attention of a Weedwacker before the buyer can remove it from storage will also require more than a buff and a polish before it returns to… more»
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Former Show Car: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
America’s Sports Car, the Chevrolet Corvette, finally got a redesign in 1963. That was more than 10 years after its original debut. Now sub-dubbed “Sting Ray”, it was immediately popular with sales increasing by half over the warmed-over 1962s…. more»
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390 V8 Power! 1964 Ford Galaxie 500
The 1964 model year was a good one for full-size Fords. The company built upwards of one million Customs, Custom 500s, Galaxie 500s, Country Squires, and the rest. And two-thirds of them were Galaxie 500s, including the seller’s Club… more»
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GM Powered Motorhome: 1989 Vixen 21SE
The Vixen motorhome is no stranger to these pages, as it’s one of the few vehicles of its class that can rightfully be considered a “driver’s car.” In other words, the engineering was led by someone who truly understood… more»
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383-Powered Estate: 1969 Dodge Monaco
The station wagon of the 60s and 70s is much different than the wagon of the late 80s and early 90s. When station wagons became mainstream in response to a population boom in the U.S., they were massive, highway… more»
