Buying a car that is “partially restored” can sometimes lead to a challenging rebuild phase where the next owner is chasing down missing parts or undoing the previous owner’s work. In the case of this 1973 Volvo 1800ES, it… more»
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Reassembled Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Ford gave the Mustang its second styling update in 1969 and a greater shift to performance to help boost sales. However, the decline in demand that began in 1967 continued through 1973. Even with the new fastback Mach 1… more»
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Rust Strikes Again: 1975 Porsche 914 1.8
As many regular readers are aware, Porsche 914s are a favorite of more than a few of our staff writers. Seeing a 914 in the cue of available stories starts a scramble. When this one popped up, resplendent in… more»
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1968 Buick GS 400 Convertible Project Plus Parts Car
1968 was a coming-of-age year for the Buick Gran Sport, as the namesake finally became its own separate model instead of just an options package on the popular Skylark. GS sales were fairly strong for the car’s first year… more»
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427 V8! 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL Convertible
In the 1960s, the Galaxie 500XL was Ford’s equivalent of the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport. They came with bucket seat interiors and apparently with any engine that Ford offered in the Galaxie. This ’63 XL is a convertible that’s… more»
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New Body: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Project
Cars are meant to be driven. However, if you had a classic car worth six figures, would you drive and enjoy it anytime your heart fancied, or would you be protective of it and selective as to when you… more»
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Ford’s Big Gamble: 1959 Edsel Ranger Barn Find
Ford executives had high hopes when they introduced the new 1958 Edsel in the Fall of 1957. But those were quickly dashed when sales didn’t come close to expectations. After accumulating a lot of red ink, Ford pulled the… more»
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Worth Fixing? 1970 Plymouth Cuda 340 Project
Plymouth treated the Barracuda to a new platform in 1970, saying goodbye to its six-year roots to the Valiant compact. Sales jumped 50% and the future looked bright – until the muscle car market, which the Barracuda was part… more»
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LT-1 Already Rebuilt: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
Judging a book by its cover can be a risky strategy, especially when assessing the relative worth of a classic as a project candidate. Such is the case with this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. We must look beyond its exterior… more»
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BF Auction: 1976 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
With the world becoming more hectic, there is no shame in embracing your leisure time at a more subdued pace. There are activities available to suit almost any taste. However, there is none better for a motoring enthusiast than… more»
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BF Auction: 1962 Oldsmobile Cutlass F85 Convertible
Oldsmobile introduced the Cutlass to its model range in 1961 and immediately scored a sales success. Initially only offered in 4-door Sedan and Station Wagon forms, the F-85 Convertible joined the range in late 1962. Our feature car is… more»
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20k Mile 1985 Maserati Biturbo For $5,950
Has the Maserati Biturbo finally become a car worth owning after years of being a bit of a joke? I’m going to go out on a very risky limb and say yes – the day has come for the… more»
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Genuine Barn Find! 1951 Nash Wagon
Well, this is Barn Finds though a lot of our features aren’t the genuine article. This 1951 Nash Rambler two-door station wagon, however, is the real thing as it has been found lurking in a barn in Lyle, Washington…. more»
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Half Century Slumber: 1960 Dodge Town Wagon
Here’s one you don’t see every day, it’s a 1960 Dodge Town Wagon – sorta like an early SUV, Chevrolet Suburban style. Claimed to have been an Arizona resident, and a government employee, this people/cargo mover has the southwest… more»
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Triple Carburetors! 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint
The Alfa Romeo 2600 Series was in production from 1962 to 1068. Across several body styles, it would be the successor to the 2000 and had six-cylinder power but largely recycled styling. The 2600 Sprint was akin to a… more»
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440 6-Pack Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Plymouth’s “pony car,” the Barracuda, was all-new in 1970 and finally shed its ties to the compact Valiant. And they could be ordered from mild to wild, from a Slant-Six up to a 426 Hemi. But just down the… more»
