The Cougar was Mercury’s best-selling car from its inception in 1967 to its retirement in 2002. Over these 35 years, it competed in lots of different classes, first as a pony car and last as a sport compact. The… more»
Project Cars
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Original 426 Hemi Project: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T
With the popularity of the second-generation Dodge Charger still in full swing, just about any example is considered exciting these days, no matter what’s under the hood. However, when one comes around that still has its original 426 Hemi… more»
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Garage Find Project: 1971 Ford Torino GT
“When I last started it – 2.5 years ago – it just needed a transmission to be driven,” so states the seller of this 1971 Ford Torino GT. And so it goes with this project. As we delve into… more»
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Expensive 5-Speed Project: 1987 Maserati Biturbo
For owners of project vehicles, it’s somewhat inevitable that a person of significance in our lives – a spouse, or perhaps your parents – will ask when a long-dormant car or truck will be leaving the property. The thinking… more»
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Owned Since ’73: 1960 Porsche 356B Super
It’s somewhat hard to believe in 2026 that listings like this still appear on occasion. This desirable 1960 Porsche 356 B Super cabriolet looks like it has been sitting around, collecting dust; certainly not neglected but also not seeing… more»
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BF Classifieds: 1987 Ford Ranger Project
In the 1970s, the demand for compact pickups began to take off. Ford did its part to address the supply by selling an imported Mazda rebadged as the Courier. For the 1983 model year, Ford introduced its own U.S.-built… more»
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Updated Hauler! 1968 Datsun 510 Wagon
Faded blue paint and a poor man’s carbon fiber hood (black primer) fly the tuner flag high on this never-restored 1968 Datsun 510, and after reportedly sitting for 15 years, it’s back on the road with a host of… more»
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End of the Line: 1966 Studebaker Cruiser
Studebaker and Packard merged in 1954 in the hopes of keeping both brands relevant. But that didn’t work out, and the Packard marque was gone after 1958. The Lark compact arrived in 1959, but that only stalled the Grim… more»
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Rare Luxury: 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst
Although never considered part of its “Letter Series,” Chrysler revived the concept almost five years after the 300M left the line with the 1970 300 Hurst. As with its predecessors, the “Hurst” was a potent Personal Luxury Car that… more»
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Turbo Coupe Parts Car: 1985 Ford Thunderbird
The Thunderbird was a 50-year fixture at Ford (1955 to 2005). Production covered 11 generations, with the first and last being similar (2-passenger vehicles). After a low point in sales (and quality) in the early 1980s, the T-Bird was… more»
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The Other Nomad: Pair of 1950s Pontiac Safari Wagons
The 1955-57 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad is considered iconic in many circles. It was packaged as a 2-door Sport Wagon with its own unique body panels from the windshield back. But Pontiac had one of these wagons, too, the… more»
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Obscure Norwegian EV: 2011 Think City
2011 seems so incredibly long ago now, doesn’t it? It’s hard to believe that it has been 15 years since we only had a $14-trillion national debt (compared to $38-trillion today), Andy Rooney retired from 60 Minutes, and CNET… more»
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Zero Hour Ready: 1982 Mercedes-Benz 1013
Here in the eastern United States, we’re getting ready for a major winter storm. Or, we’re supposed to be; the forecast is rapidly evolving, as it usually does, but it will almost guarantee that our world here in the… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Thinking back over some of the muscle cars that feature a cool fastback roofline, the 1971 through 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is one of those quintessential examples, with that SportsRoof body style looking aggressive from just about every… more»
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Bonney Needs TLC: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville
From 1957 to 2005, the Bonneville played a key role in the Pontiac line-up. The third generation arrived in 1961 with a mild refresh in 1962. It was the most lavish of the Pontiac offerings, but got some internal… more»
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Tri-Power Barn Find: 1958 Pontiac Bonneville Catalina
The Pontiac Bonneville began as a special edition of the Star Chief in 1957, then it became a series of its own in 1958, and finally expanded its offering to all body styles in 1959. All are riding on… more»
