Project Cars

Solid Driver: 1971 Ford F100 Sport Custom

Some classics leave their new owner with decisions to make. This 1971 Ford F100 Sport Custom is a perfect example, because the buyer could choose to preserve or restore this rock-solid Pickup. The good news is that due to… more»

Rolling Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

With the cost of primo tri-fives likely to remain high, buying a roller at an affordable price is a good option for those with a vision and the skills needed to turn it into their dream car.  This 1957… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1968 Triumph TR6

The Triumph TR6 has long been considered the last TR that was designed in the original idiom, a no-nonsense, affordable, beefy roadster that combined good looks with a torquey engine and robust mechanical gear. Updating the TR4/TR250 bodystyle for… more»

Coach Built Rarity: 1955 Cadillac Caddy Camper

For readers who’ve ever been curious what it would look like if a vintage Cadillac hearse were blended with a camper, wonder no more!  The answer can be found in the form of a 1955 Caddy Camper, and believe… more»

Numbers-Matching Project: 1970 Ford Torino Cobra 429CJ

One of the most underrated performance Fords of the muscle car era has to be the 1970-71 Ford Torino Cobra with the 429 Cobra Jet. A contemporary Motor Trend road test pitted a 370-horsepower Cobra Jet Torino against an LS6 Chevelle… more»

Stored 41 Years: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

The declining demand for muscle cars in the 1970s spilled over onto the nimbler “pony cars”, too. Sales of the Plymouth Barracuda were off by 60% from 1970 to 1973, leading to the car’s cancellation in 1974 (the Dodge… more»

4 Speed Project: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

This Code 69 Brentwood Brown 1977 Pontiac Trans Am is still for sale and was sent to us by Curvette. The dealer listed it at $18,900 last month and has lowered the price to $16,900. That still may be… more»

Patina Project: 1973 AMC Ambassador

The Ambassador was American Motors’ flagship luxury automobile from 1957 to 1974. It competed with the likes of the Chevrolet Caprice and Ford LTD during much of that time. By the 1970s, the car’s prominence dwindled as even more… more»

Easy Restoration: 1967 Ford Bronco

It’s fascinating how some vehicles can be largely unloved when they are shiny and new, but become a “must-have” item years later. The First Generation Bronco is a perfect example of this, with spotless examples currently commanding very healthy… more»

Surprisingly Solid: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Judging a book by its cover can be a mistake, especially if the object in question is a desirable classic car. Take this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner as a prime example. Its tired paint and healthy layer of surface… more»

Driver’s Dream: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 SportsRoof

The 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 has long been considered one of the most desirable first-generation Mustangs, blending aggressive styling with serious performance. This example, listed here on eBay, is a genuine Mach 1 (63C code) that’s ready to… more»

Parts Included: 1968 Mercury Cougar Project

I like sixties vintage Mustangs as much as the next guy, but it’s the first-gen Mercury Cougar, such as this 1968 project, that really speaks to me. Why? I dunno, the Cougar seems to present a more serious vibe,… more»

Mix And Match Body: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette

When I think of a Rat Rod, combined parts from different makes in varying colors, conditions, and shapes come to mind, so calling this one the Rat Rod of Corvettes isn’t a fair assessment.  However, somebody has taken the… more»

Restoration-Ready Icon: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

The 1957 Ford Thunderbird is one of those cars that needs no introduction. With its low-slung lines, subtle fins, and unmistakable style, the T-Bird quickly became one of the most recognizable American cars of the 1950s. Now up for… more»

390 Equipped: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach I

Over the past couple of decades, I’ve only bought either black or white cars for my daily commutes, as has been the case with my last four.  Some of that mindset is probably a habit pattern, but another possible… more»

Sitting Since The ’90s: 1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 455

As the owner of a ’74 Firebird, I am biased in its favor, but it’s no long branch to go out on when I say that Pontiac handled the five-mile-per-hour bumper regulations better on the Firebird than any other… more»

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