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Stored 20 Years: 1978 Datsun 280Z Project

On its home turf in Japan, the Datsun 240/260/280Z was known as the Nissan S30 aka Fairlady Z. In the U.S., the 240Z debuted in 1970 and would evolve in engine displacement to the 280Z through 1978. These cars… more»

1952 MG TD Could Be A Rolling Restoration

Up for sale with no reserve on eBay in Lutz, Florida is a non-running 1952 MG TD project in arrest-me red. It looks pretty good from a distance, but then the flaws show up.

One Owner Garage Find: 1967 Mercury Cougar

Things began to get serious in the growing “pony car” market segment in 1967 when the number of competitors grew from two to five. Joining the Ford Mustang and Plymouth Barracuda (which was a distant second in sales), were… more»

No Reserve 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340 Project

This 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda project first struck me as a hard pass, but after digging a little deeper I spotted a few redeeming qualities that might make this one worth considering if you’re looking for an E-Body to restore,… more»

Shed Find: 1965 Sunbeam Alpine Project

The Rootes Group was not your typical car maker. It wasn’t founded to make bicycles or motorcycles – it was a distributor, like a large dealership. And its first brush with manufacturing was making and repairing aircraft engines. Rootes… more»

Beauty Or Beast? 1958 Packard Starlight

By 1958, Packard was barely casting a shadow, buried inside an also-struggling Studebaker. The Detroit facility had been leased to Curtiss-Wright to make jet engines and Packard-badged cars were being made in South Bend based on Studebaker models. So… more»

Work-In-Process: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 RS

Due to a labor strike in 1972 and sagging industry pony car sales, the Chevy Camaro was a threat for cancellation. Fortunately, the car bounced back in 1973 and only just recently retired altogether. This 1973 edition is both… more»

Hugger Orange 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS

If cars could talk, this one would probably have some interesting stories to tell. It’s been in the same family since new, sports what once was Hugger Orange paint, and likely had at least one teenager take a crack… more»

Fuelie Project: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

At first glance, this 1962 Chevrolet Corvette looks like just another C1 begging for restoration. However, we must delve below the surface to discover the ace up its sleeve. Only 13% of buyers that year splashed the considerable extra… more»

1 of 178? 1970 Dodge Challenger 340 Convertible

Dodge waited until 1970 to get into the “pony car” market that Ford had dominated with the Mustang since 1965. The all-new Challenger sold nearly 77,000 copies in the first year, and one of the rarest may have been… more»

Life After Studebaker: 1972 Avanti II

After the last Studebaker Avanti was sold in 1964, everyone thought that was the end of what would later become an iconic car. Then two Studebaker dealers rode in on white horses and saved the day, buying plant, equipment,… more»

Needs Engine Transplant: 1968 Datsun Fairlady 2000

While many of us feel guilty for harboring thoughts of modifying a good car to make the ride of our dreams, in some situations, that is forgivable.  If a vehicle has suffered enough damage or is missing crucial parts… more»

Beautiful But Needy: 1960 Triumph TR3

One of the more iconic British sports cars is the Triumph TR3.  Remembered for its cut-down doors and jaunty good looks, the TR3 has but one enemy: rust.  If you are looking for a handsome, easy-to-work-on British sports car,… more»

Modified Postwar Rarity: 1952 Muntz Jet

The history of the automobile is filled with stories about larger-than-life personalities who have come and gone from the industry.  None was more flamboyant than salesman extraordinaire Earl “Madman” Muntz.  His Muntz Jet was an early sports car based… more»

Former Fuelie: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Sitting in this garage is a 1964 Corvette Convertible that will leave its new owner with decisions to make. It originally featured the desirable “Fuelie” V8, which was an expensive option, but that motor is a distant memory. Another… more»

1 of 593:1963 Chrysler New Yorker Salon

Except for the Imperial, the New Yorker was Chrysler’s flagship model from 1940 to 1996. Using the Forward Look platform from the early 1960s, the New Yorker was heavily restyled in 1963 and looked like a different car. The… more»