Former emergency services and rescue vehicles can often represent a tempting alternative for those seeking a classic. Although many don’t lead the easiest lives, they are typically maintained to a high standard to maximize the reliability that is essential… more»
Project Cars
Modern Project Car: 2002 Honda S2000
It’s hard to believe sometimes that a car has already aged enough to be considered a restoration candidate when you still consider it to be “late model.” That’s my response to seeing this 2002 Honda S2000 appear as a… more»
Storage Unit Find: 1963 Plymouth Belvedere
Here’s another “ran when parked” story, starring this 1963 Plymouth Belvedere here on eBay, bid to $2600 with no reserve. Journey with your trailer to Bellingham, Washington to fish this example out of the seller’s storage unit. The Belvedere… more»
One-Year-Only Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger Deputy
The Challenger had a fine inaugural year when Dodge introduced its new pony car for 1970 with several different models to choose from, but one in particular that sometimes seems to not garner a whole lot of attention is… more»
Restoration In Progress: 1970 Chevrolet Blazer K5
Sometimes it’s tricky to pick up on a restoration project that a previous owner has already begun, with one of the unknowns often arising being concerns over the quality of the work that has already been performed, and whether… more»
Numbers-Matching 440: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T Project
1971 was still a fun time period when a prospective buyer visited his local Dodge dealer dreaming of driving away in a muscle car, with the Charger receiving an all-new look plus several exciting options available for powering it. … more»
Turbocharged! 1988 Chrysler Conquest TSI
For more than two decades, Chrysler Corp. had a vested interest in Mitsubishi Motors, giving them access to a variety of Japanese-built cars to sell in the U.S. One of those was the Chrysler Conquest, a variant of the… more»
32k Original Miles: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am
The seller states that if we ignore the tires and battery, this 1985 Pontiac Trans Am is an original and unmolested survivor with 32,000 miles on the clock. It isn’t perfect, but it is a highly optioned classic with… more»
Better Than It Looks? 1972 Ford Bronco
It is easy to judge a book by its cover. A cursory glance at this 1972 Ford Bronco suggests it is a classic suffering the typical rust issues that plague these vehicles, and returning it to its former glory… more»
Drives Like New: 1971 Ford Bronco Project
We see plenty of First Generation Ford Broncos at Barn Finds, which typically fall into two categories. Some are pristine, while others need everything replaced but the wiper blades. This 1971 example walks a welcome middle ground. It has… more»
Big Block Swap: 1975 Excalibur Roadster
One of the the bigger let downs with most kit cars is the powerplant. Typically, in an effort to make the whole kit work and also keep costs down, the original design called for a fairly humble engine, which… more»
















