If you’re gonna restore a car, might as well do one that has max potential for value, and this 1972 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455=HO would seem to fill that bill nicely. The car is needy to be sure, but… more»
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European-Flair! 1976 Mercury Capri II Ghia
In the 1970s, Mercury dealers sold a sub-compact built by Ford of Europe. Named the Capri (later Capri II), the little car was akin to the early Ford Mustangs from the prior decade. It helped fill a product void… more»
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“Spring Special” Edition! 1958 Dodge Coronet Royal Lancer
Chrysler set the U.S. auto industry on its ear in 1957 with its “Forward Look” styling across all its divisions. These cars were more futuristic in appearance compared to what some of the competition was peddling. Given the radical… more»
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Big Block 4-Speed! 1964 Dodge Polara 500
Last week I wrote a post for a 1964 Plymouth Fury, and in it, I made reference to Plymouth’s corporate sibling, Dodge. Well, today for your review, I have a 1964 Dodge Polara 500 subject topic, Dodge’s version of… more»
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Original 360/4-Speed: 1971 Ford F-250 Ranger Highboy
Dry-climate classics will typically attract plenty of attention when they hit the market, especially when the vehicle is a solid Pickup. However, there are exceptions to every rule, as demonstrated by this 1971 Ford F-250 Ranger Highboy. It has… more»
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Possible Pennant Blue Project: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
The very first three years of the Corvette’s life were touch and go. Only 300 of these hand-built vehicles were assembled the first year on a makeshift assembly line in Flint, Michigan, with most going to dignitaries. Chevrolet moved… more»
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Continental Kit Addition! 1974 Cadillac Eldorado
The 1974 model year was not a good one for the U.S. auto industry. Buyers were moving from gas-guzzling land yachts to fuel-sipping compacts due to sticker shock at the gas pump. The OPEC oil embargo arrived in the… more»
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PreWar Project: 1934 Hupmobile Model K421 Sedan
Anyone know the first production car company to hire Raymond Loewy’s design studio, and when? If you guessed Hupp Motor Car Company in 1932, you are correct. Unfortunately, when Hupp hired Loewy, it dedicated its shoestring budget to upgrading… more»
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Boat Truck: 1978 Chevrolet K10 Wellcraft Combo
Many of us like to drive 4x4s. Many of us like to boat. But it’s difficult to combine those things, unless you consider towing your boat some sort of magical experience wherein you get to experience two of your… more»
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Rebuilt 383: No Reserve 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
Hiding in this garage is an iconic muscle car that could be a satisfying and straightforward restoration project for the right person. This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner features a rebuilt V8, with most of its rust issues already addressed,… more»
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Field Find: 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Grand Prix joined the Pontiac roster in 1962 as a full-size grand touring machine with performance as its focus. Styling was updated in 1963 and 1964, the most noticeable change being a shift from horizontal to stacked dual… more»
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Project or Parts? 1958 Chevrolet Impala
Few sights are sadder than seeing a once stunning classic left to go to rack and ruin. Some can be dragged back from the brink, while others leave you wondering whether their fate is to serve as a donor… more»
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Only 2,172 Built: 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T
Chrysler had a lot of choices in the late 1960s when it came to muscle cars. Plymouth had the GTX and Road Runner, while Dodge offered the Charger R/T and Super Bee. But there was a third Dodge product… more»
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The “Other” 300: 1962 Chrysler 300 Sport Series
The Chrysler 300 Letter Series cars (1955 to 1965) are legendary and considered forerunners to the muscle car era that swept the nation. But not all 300s carried a letter as part of the name that changed every year… more»
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Muscle Car Kit: Macho Camaro
It never ceases to amaze me just how many kit cars were available throughout the 70s and 80s, especially hose that were based on the Volkswagen Beetle chassis. It seems like there was no limit to the kits that… more»
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Original Paint Exposed: 1956 Porsche 356 A
How cool is this? We featured this 1956 Porsche 356A almost a year ago in December 2022 as a heavily patina’d driver with what looked like a mustard yellow paint job done in someone’s backyard. You can find the… more»
