Project Cars

Merrill, Wisconsin Estate Sale! Impalas, Packards, Dirt Trackers!

Pining for something to do over the next couple of days? Head on over to Merrill, Wisconsin to check out this forty-car estate sale with a bonus: some of the cars actually have titles! Unfortunately, that doesn’t include these… more»

Unfinished Work: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

Chevy promoted the Chevelle SS 396 to series status in 1966 and it stayed that way through 1968. After that, it reverted to being an option on the Malibu. For 1967, the SS 396 had its own body code,… more»

Abandoned Project: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro

Chevrolet redesigned the Camaro “pony car” in 1970, but it didn’t capture the same sales magic as the first generation of 1967-69. The market had become saturated and performance versions were taking in on the chin in terms of… more»

11k Original Miles: 1993 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

This 1993 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible appears to tick the right boxes for potential buyers. It presents superbly, wearing one of the rarer paint shades available during that model year. It is original and unmolested and has spent its idle… more»

400-Equipped: 1972 Pontiac Firebird

One of the great attractions of many American classics is that they offer scope for owners to personalize their ride with a vast array of factory and aftermarket components. This 1972 Pontiac Firebird is a perfect example of that… more»

Rare House Car Project: 1950 Hudson Camper

Hudson Motor Car Co. was one of the few independent automakers to last into the 1950s. They merged with Nash-Kelvinator in 1954 to form American Motors and the nameplate would soon disappear. The seller’s car may be a 1950… more»

Garaged 16 Years: 1968 Pontiac Grand Prix

The Pontiac Grand Prix debuted in 1962 as a personal luxury car with some muscle. At first, it was based on a full-size platform, and – from 1964 to 1968 – sales declined every year except one. The shift… more»

BF Auction: 1958 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster

Only a select group of classics ever achieve icon status, and any machine wearing the Harley-Davidson badge falls into that category. The company’s V-Twin engine range produces impressive torque and an exhaust note like no other. The owner began… more»

SS Roller Project: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

Chevrolet brought forth the Camaro in 1967 to do battle with the Ford Mustang in what would become the “pony car” wars. It played #2 to the Mustang well into the 1970s. Sales of the 1968 Camaro were 235,000… more»

52k-Mile Project: 1970 Chevrolet Impala Drop-Top

The Chevrolet Impala dominated the U.S. car scene in the 1960s and 1970s. At the peak in 1965, more than one million of them were built and sold in that year alone. Convertibles were still popular when this Impala… more»

Barn Find Lives Again! 1966 Triumph TR4-A

The Triumph TR4-A differed little from the TR4, switching to independent rear suspension (IRS) during its production run between 1965 and 1967. You could opt to go back to the live axle of the TR4, but that change would… more»

Leather and More! 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria

By 1988, Ford’s LTD Crown Victoria had become ubiquitous, patrolling North America in taxicab and police interceptor form, and haunting any destination favored by retirees clinging to their taste for large rear-wheel-drive sedans with V8 engines. At the top… more»

Off the Road 40 Years: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda

Things were looking up for the Plymouth Barracuda in 1970. Chrysler had given it a fresh new platform (E-body) that finally separated it from the Valiant. The improvement in looks and performance resulted in a 50% increase in sales… more»

Step Nose Project: 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Veloce

When it comes to assessing whether a car is a one-of-one or a one-of-10 due to its mix of features, the American car crowds are usually the best equipped to combine equipment data with production figures to determine rarity…. more»

Triple-Black Treat: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T

This 1968 Dodge Charger R/T leaves its new owner with choices to make. It presents nicely following an older restoration, and its paint and trim combination guarantee it makes a striking visual statement. It has rust issues the buyer… more»

Bullet Proof? 1981 GMC Armored Van

This armored van is one of those vehicles that poses the question, “What would you do with it if you bought it”? The seller tells us this armored truck was built by International Harvester in 1981 and research indicates… more»

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