The original Ford Mustang was a major hit from 1964 to 1966. And led a whole movement toward sporty small cars (“pony cars”). But the vehicles were getting bigger, and sales were dropping, so the car was reinvented in… more»
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Backroads Survivor: 1947 Hudson Pickup Project
You don’t run across Hudson trucks every day, which is part of what makes this 1947 example listed on Facebook Marketplace stand out. Located in Troy, Illinois, this old pickup is being offered as a running and driving project… more»
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Potential Sleeper? 1967 Plymouth Belvedere
Though the Belvedere was a full-size car in the 1950s, it moved to the Chrysler B-body platform that would be designated a mid-size in 1965. For the balance of the 1960s, it was a second-tier offering, positioned behind the… more»
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Two Owner Project: 1969 Ford Ranchero
Having featured a Chevrolet El Camino in an article earlier today, I felt it only fitting to give Ford a right of reply when I spotted this 1969 Ranchero. Unlike the El Camino, this isn’t a turnkey proposition. However,… more»
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Field Find Wagon: 1972 Plymouth Fury Suburban
Most folks relate the Suburban nameplate to a big Chevrolet SUV. But 50 or more years ago, it applied to a full-size station wagon sold by Plymouth. The seller has an example from 1972 (the seller is unsure of… more»
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73k Original Miles: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau
If an affordable Bow-Tie project is on your radar, this 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Landau could be a contender. It has a few cosmetic faults, but the low odometer reading and the V8 under the hood more than compensate…. more»
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Driving Project: 1968 Ford Fairlane
Choosing an appropriate project candidate is sometimes challenging. Buyers must often balance their skills and desires with their available budget. That makes this 1968 Ford Fairlane worth a close look. It has obvious rust, but the photos support the… more»
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Turbocharged Tribute: 1977 Pinto Pangra
There wasn’t a lot special about the 1971 to 1980 Ford Pinto – until Huntington Ford in Arcadia, California, created the Pangra, which was a physically and mechanically customized Pinto. The Pangra’s goal was to compete with faster imported… more»
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Running 440-Powered Project: 1970 Dodge Charger
While most enthusiasts begin an auto project with the best of intentions and their eye on the finish line, many unforeseen obstacles can pop up and keep a restoration from being completed, with higher-than-anticipated costs likely one of the… more»
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Early EV Project: 1981 Ford Escort Electrica
America’s interest in automobiles powered by something other than combustion engines is not a new thing. It came and went in the 1970s and 1980s as gasoline prices rose and fell, and then rose and fell again. One such… more»
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Parked Since 2001: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
First-year C3 Corvettes always seem to draw attention, even when they’ve been sitting for decades. This 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe listed on craigslist looks like one of those projects that could easily get enthusiasts talking. Located in California,… more»
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Forgotten Fox Project: 1984 Ford Mustang LX Convertible
Fox-body Mustangs have been climbing in popularity for years now, which means even the lesser-seen V6 cars are starting to attract attention from people looking for affordable projects. This 1984 Ford Mustang LX Convertible recently listed on Facebook Marketplace… more»
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Crazy Paint! 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon
The Roadmaster nameplate returned to Buick in 1991, its first use since the 1958 model year. Both wagons and sedans were offered, and they used the same rear-wheel-drive platform as the Chevy Caprice and Oldsmobile 98. The huge wagon… more»
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California Coupe: 1978 Ford Fairmont
As car enthusiasts, we tend to be the harshest critics of automobile manufacturers. We expect them to make vehicles that appeal to our performance and handling desires, and sadly, the current track record reveals plenty of examples of vehicles… more»
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Two Tone Project: 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II
There can sometimes be a temptation with a certain model you’ve seen a dozen times – maybe 100 times – in the past. It never appealed to you before but all of the sudden, it scratches an itch. Perhaps… more»
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Good Starter Car? 1961 Ford Falcon
The Falcon was Ford’s first foray into the compact car market. Introduced in 1960, the car was retired in 1970, though a mid-size variant of the Fairlane was sold as a Falcon in 1970 ½. Success of the car… more»
