One of the most popular decades to make fun of is the 1970s. I do it, too, I can’t lie. The clothing was over the top, and don’t get me started on disco as I was in rock bands… more»
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Two Owners: 1971 Datsun 240Z
The Datsun 240Z was one of the best things to happen to the sports car genre since the MGB. It hit the trifecta: it was pretty, powerful, and affordable. Introduced in 1969, Datsun’s new car had fully independent suspension,… more»
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Affordable Garage Find: 1965 Ford Mustang Project
This 1965 Ford Mustang here on Craigslist has plenty of grime present on the outside and a few parts missing, but as I try to imagine what the body looks like underneath that layer of layer of soot I… more»
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SS 396 Project: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
Launched in 1967, the Chevy Camaro would prove to be quite the adversary to the Ford Mustang. Going into the 1970s, it would solidly hold second place in sales. The car was little changed in 1968, the most visible… more»
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Semi-Automatic! 1968 Fiat Idromatic
Based on the popular (on its home turf in Italy) Fiat 850, the Idromatic was Fiat’s alternative to the VW Beetle and others who dabbled with semi-automatic transmissions. While engineeringly interesting, the little cars were sluggish and only suited… more»
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British Special: Turner Sports Car
Jack Turner was minding his own business – racing MGs in the 1940s and building one-off specials – when other racers began coming to him to improve their own cars. John Webb, John Tojeiro, Ken Rose – race drivers… more»
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Unfinished Driver Project: 1930 Ford Model A Roadster
Some cars simply can’t help but be cool. They might not instantly spring to mind on anyone’s “Top 10” list, but they possess an indefinable aura that guarantees they will attract attention. Such is the case with this 1930… more»
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Parked in 2005: 1956 Chevrolet Nomad
Every time I see a Tri-Five Chevrolet Nomad, my thoughts instantly turn to the 1955 version accidentally destroyed by Tim Allen’s accident-prone character in the 1990s TV Sitcom “Home Improvement.” Thankfully, this 1956 example has avoided that fate but… more»
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Chet Wilson Built 455: 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
The mid-sixties were some fun times at GM when it came to muscle cars, with Pontiac’s GTO paving the way for the Oldsmobile 4-4-2 to follow shortly thereafter. The first-year Olds offering got you the 330 V8 engine standard… more»
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Turbine Wheels and Hydraulic Windows: 1947 Lincoln Continental
When new, luxury cars live pampered lives. Their well-heeled owners lavish the finest care upon them, and they are almost always kept in stock condition. The inevitable fall down the used car ladder can be rough though. Sometimes that… more»
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Driving Project: 1964 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
It is a decision that many enthusiasts will agonize over. When confronted with a tidy and solid survivor like this 1964 Impala Convertible, is restoration or preservation the most appropriate option? That is the one facing the winning bidder… more»
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Offers or Trade? 1967 Ford Bronco
The 1967 model was almost the rarest of the First Generation Broncos. Sales slumped by an incredible 40% after a promising first year, and only 1975 would provide Ford with a worse result. However, that relative rarity makes these… more»
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Sun Torched: 1970 Pontiac Firebird
It is hard to imagine that the sun can do much more damage than this to a car. This 1970 Pontiac Firebird is located in Tucson, Arizona. While the ad states that the car has been in storage, at… more»
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Broken Brit: 1963 MG Midget Mk I
An MG Midget in prime condition is cheap, hardy, and fun. But here on facebook Marketplace we have a Midget of a different ilk. It’s a 1963 Mark I recovered from a barn, with just about every problem in… more»
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Carpentry Project: 1950 Plymouth Woody
These days it is hard enough to resurrect a classic vehicle considering our universal constraints on time, energy, and folding money. So, if that vehicle’s return to glory requires an additional type of hard-won talent, is it possible for… more»
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Former Mail Carrier: 1963 Studebaker Zip Van
As the sixties decade was approaching, Studebaker was struggling and the end of their car and truck production was just around the corner. But a small ray of hope came about in 1963 when the company struck a deal… more»
