This was a very nice Alfa Romeo… until a fateful day a few weeks ago. The body had no major rust, and the paint looked great. It had been parked for a while, but I had big plans for… more»
Project Cars
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Dolphin Gray Project: 1964 Porsche 356 C
The Porsche 356 is one of the more instantly recognizable sports cars ever made. It maintains a significant place in history as Porsche’s first major entry into the global sports car market, spawning multiple high-performance variants that today are… more»
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Wrecked and Bent: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Plymouth introduced its budget mid-size muscle car, the Road Runner, in 1968. It was an instant hit but was only available at first as a coupe (pillared or hardtop). When 1969 rolled around, they added a convertible which saw… more»
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Ambitious Project: 1959 Triumph TR3
The TR3 successfully replaced the TR2, resulting in nearly 75,000 assemblies between 1955 and 1962. The cars were changed little over time and the TR3A and TR3B were unofficial variants of the evolving design. This 1959 edition is said… more»
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Assembly Required: 1970 Dodge Charger 500
To better compete in NASCAR, Dodge developed the Charger 500 in 1969. It was more aerodynamic than the rest of the series, with a flat front end with exposed headlights and no tunnel back for the roof. That didn’t… more»
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It’s Not a Jeep! 1953 Willys Aero
When you think you the Willys brand, you likely have visions of the venerable Jeep that was built in huge numbers during and after World War II. But they were also in the automobile business for a time, including… more»
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Collector’s Edition Project: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
When you hear the words “collector’s edition,” you might think that it meant a car would be immune from falling into disrepair. We know that it doesn’t work that way, especially when a so-called collector car is produced in… more»
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454 V8 Roller: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo was Chevrolet’s personal luxury car and was in its third year in 1972. The cars were little changed and the emphasis on luxury was increased with the discontinuance of the SS 454 package. Yet, the engine… more»
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Supercharged Survivor: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2
Releasing a new model is always a calculated risk, but it is more so when the company is teetering on the edge of financial collapse. However, Studebaker rolled the dice in 1962 when it released its Avanti. It was… more»
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No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
If you ever harbored doubts about the desirability of First Generation Mustang project candidates, this 1966 Convertible probably removes those doubts. It is complete and unmolested but has extensive rust issues requiring attention. However, that hasn’t prevented it from… more»
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Rare Rotary: 1968 NSU Ro 80
It is easy for some cars to claim the crown of the most advanced or radical car of the 20th Century, such was the rapid rate of vehicle development during the first one hundred years of passenger car production…. more»
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6,500-Mile Survivor: 1954 Hudson Jet
Attempting to remain competitive in the automobile business, Hudson Motor Car Co. developed and launched the compact Jet in 1953. However, the cost of bringing the little car to market left minimal capital for much else, so Hudson merged… more»
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Just Out of the Barn: 1955 Packard Clipper
The Clipper enjoyed a sporadic run at Packard in the 1940s and 1950s. In later years, it was the entry-level product for a car company that had touted luxury. But the Clipper was seen internally as a sales draw… more»
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Real Barn Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Project
Although the Chevrolet Bel Air was introduced back in 1950, it’s the ’55 through ’57 models that enthusiasts typically have recurring dreams about, the years lovingly known as the tri-fives. Sadly, the fifties decade was a long time ago,… more»
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Bubble Car: 1958 BMW Isetta Moto Coupé Deluxe
The Isetta was an unusual microcar built mostly by BMW in the 1950s. Designed in Italy, the egg-shaped automobile was produced under license in a variety of countries, including Germany. It became known as the “bubble car” for its… more»
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Magazine Car: 1980 Studebaker Avanti II
The premise of a car being a former magazine feature is a hallmark of vehicles from a certain era. Certainly, in the 1970s and 80s it was considered a milestone event for the owner to find out an editor… more»
