To EV or not to EV, that is the question, to misquote Bill Shakespeare. I like any method of moving a vehicle down the road, gas, diesel, batteries, pedals, a sail, oars, two friends pushing while you steer, etc…. more»
Project Cars
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Convertible Project Potential: 1955 Ford Sunliner
The Ford Sunliner was one of the crown jewels of Ford’s mid-fifties lineup, offering open-air motoring in a car that was as stylish as it was spacious. This 1955 example, found for sale here on craigslist in Virginia, is… more»
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Racing-Inspired Vista: 1960 Pontiac Catalina
General Motors redesigned its 1959-60 cars in search of a longer, wider, lower appearance akin to the 1957-60 Chrysler “Forward Look” styling. For those years, the Catalina was on par with the Chevy Impala and represented the lion’s share… more»
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Low-Mile SUV Project: 1987 Chevrolet Blazer
Here’s a classic square-body SUV waiting for the right owner: a 1987 Chevrolet Blazer, listed here on craigslist in Waynesville, NC. The pictures show a complete and mostly original truck that has clearly been sitting for a while. The… more»
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Barn Find Drop-Top! 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
The Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (aka Olds 98) was the flagship of the GM division’s line-up for 45 model years (1952 to 1996). The sixth generation arrived in 1959 and was lower, wider, and longer than its predecessors. The seller’s ’59… more»
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Cheap B-Body Project: 1964 Plymouth Sport Fury
The Plymouth Fury got a redesign for the 1962 model, with these refreshed third-generation cars now riding on Chrysler’s new B-Body platform, along with the brand bringing back the Sport Fury trim package. The hardtops also got a revised… more»
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Garage-Kept 1932 Plymouth PB Two Door Sedan
Plymouth broke out of the gate quickly in 1928 – a new brand on the rise. It offered advanced features, including hydraulic brakes and rubber engine mounts (cutely called “floating power”) at a reasonable price. The brand’s popularity launched… more»
BF Exclusive: 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500
This Triumph Spitfire 1500 has undergone a significant amount of work, but it now needs a new home and to be completed. The seller needs the garage space, so they have come to accept that they won’t be able… more»
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Zippy Brit: 1964 Sunbeam Alpine Series II Project
Here’s a neat find for British sports car fans: a 1964 Sunbeam Alpine Series II project, now listed here on Facebook Marketplace. This is a true estate garage discovery, and while details are limited, the seller notes it appears… more»
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Project Potential: 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible with a Treasure Trove of Parts
For Mopar fans, a 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible project is already exciting enough, but this one, listed here on craigslist in King George, Virginia, comes with more than just a shell. The seller has owned the car since 1979… more»
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Estate Find: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396/4-Speed
With the popularity and appeal of the Chevelle in the mid-sixties, it’s not surprising that the sales numbers were strong for all of the different models, with plenty of customers driving one home from their Chevrolet dealer in 1966. … more»
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Rough but Rare: 1963 Ford Falcon Barn Find
Sometimes the best stories in the car world begin in a dusty garage or tucked away in a forgotten corner of a property. That’s the case with this 1963 Ford Falcon, a true barn find located in Fallbrook, California,… more»
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Limo Project: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
To me, one of the more intriguing projects to take on is an old limo. Now, not just your run-of-the-mill Town Car or Cadillac, but something more exotic. We’ve all seen the random Porsche 911 stretch, or the Corvette… more»
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Rarely Seen Wagon: 1966 Checker Marathon
For most of the second half of the 20th Century, if you flagged down a Yellow Cab in a big city, there’s a fair chance you got to ride in a Checker. Built like tanks, these beasts were big,… more»
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Plum Crazy Project: 1970 Dodge Charger 500
Just one year separating a car moniker can change things substantially, and the number 500 is a key example when it comes to the Dodge Charger. Back in ’69, the Charger 500 was a separate model that featured a… more»
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289/4-Speed: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 XL Convertible
Choosing an appropriate project candidate is often challenging, but this 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 XL Convertible deserves more than a passing glance. Its mechanical specifications promise respectable performance with scope to extract performance gains from the V8 under the… more»
