Sitting in this garage is a 1979 Chevrolet Camaro with a story to tell. It is an unfinished project where the hard and expensive work is complete. The seller didn’t cut corners on their build, striving to return this… more»
Project Cars
Jul 17, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rare Bench Seat: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Ford set the automotive world on fire in 1965 with its sporty new compact, the Mustang. It inspired a flood of competitors into a market segment that would be called “pony cars.” The Chevy Camaro arrived on the… more»
Jul 17, 2024 • For Sale • 43 Comments
1970 Dodge Challenger 340 Convertible Project
What Mopar fanatic wouldn’t love to own a first-year Dodge Challenger, especially when it’s a convertible? This 1970 model is said to be a running and driving example, and it’s priced at $12,500 with offers considered, less than you’d… more»
Jul 17, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
No Reserve: 1968 Mercury Monterey Fastback
Many cars from the 1960s suffer from rust issues in one form or another, necessitating repairs that can be time-consuming and costly. However, the first owner of this 1968 Mercury Monterey Fastback wisely handed it to the good folks… more»
Jul 16, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Floors Have a Couple of Holes: 1957 Chevrolet Nomad
As someone who lives under the illusion that they are a good writer, I have to admit that one of the hardest things to craft using the written word is subtle humor. It takes a lot of skill to… more»
Jul 16, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Possible Bargain: 1928 Ford Model A Tudor
One of the few bright spots in the prewar collector car world is the renewed interest in Ford’s humble Model A. Built from 1928 through 1931, Ford’s much more advanced successor to the venerable Model T was a hit… more»
Jul 16, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Yard Find: $3k 1968 Ford Mustang GT
With competition looming, the Ford Mustang got its first restyle in 1967. And, the cars would be little changed going into 1968, but sales declined as Chevrolet, Pontiac, and others were joining the “pony car” circus. From 607,000 units… more»
Jul 16, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
True Barn Find: 1975 AMC Matador
The second-generation Matador by American Motors (1974 to 1978) was a full-size automobile. And the styling of the 2-door coupe was a lot different than that of the sedan or wagon. Some consider the styling “quirky” but that seems… more»
Jul 16, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Muscle Car Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
The 1969 model year was a banner one for Plymouth’s Road Runner. The company produced 81,125 cars for domestic consumption, with a further 3,295 finding their way to Canada. It marked a high point for the badge, with muscle… more»
Jul 16, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Estate Find: Maserati-Powered 1972 Citroen SM
In the early 1960s, Citroën embarked on Project S, intended as a sporty version of its DS. Development followed a winding path, as the concept evolved from a version of the DS to a separately engineered, more upscale effort…. more»
Jul 15, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Coated in Cosmoline: Ford Escort RS Turbo
This is a fascinating post, as the seller apparently have several desirable 1980s-market European Fords for sale, with the centerpiece being this Ford Escort RS Turbo that was coated in Cosmoline and stuck into storage close to 20 years… more»
Jul 15, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Forgotten Garage Find: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Each division of General Motors (except Cadillac) got a mid-size product to offer in 1964. At Chevrolet, it would arrive in the form of the Chevelle, and the Malibu would be its top model. Sales were good but took… more»
Jul 15, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Early SUV Survivor: 1972 Ford Bronco
Ford introduced the Bronco in 1966 to compete with the CJ-5 and International Harvester Scout. That made it the company’s first SUV (even before the term was coined for Sport Utility Vehicle). It had a successful run until 1996… more»
Jul 14, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Chev-Powered Brit: 1963 Jaguar Mark X Saloon
Hiding in this garage is a British classic with a sense of presence. This 1963 Jaguar Mark X Saloon was recently laid low by a minor mechanical issue, but addressing the problem should be straightforward. The dry location and… more»
Jul 14, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
For Parts? 1969 Ford Bronco U15
Got an early Bronco in restoration? Here’s an opportunity to pick up a parts car in Atlantic Mine, Michigan. Yeah, as the Rolling Stones said in Faraway Eyes, “There she was sittin’ in the corner, a little bleary, worse… more»
Jul 14, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Restore or Restomod? 1982 Porsche 911 SC Targa
When you have the perspective of knowing a project car without an engine or transmission at one time, sold for peanuts, it can be hard to rationalize how expensive the same car now costs. Inflation, and all that. This… more»
