Oldsmobile is a sorely missed marque! They were innovators and brought us the Hydramatic automatic transmission in ’40, and then the overhead valve V8 engine in 1949. They straddled both the near-luxury echelon while incorporating style and performance. Today’s… more»
Project Cars
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V12 Project: 1946 Lincoln Continental Convertible
Here on craigslist is this benchmark 1946 Lincoln Continental convertible project car, with an asking price of $10,000. The ad is running in Reno and the seller mentions that the car was purchased from a probate court in Nevada…. more»
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Worth Fixing? 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
Offered with no back story, no title, and only a door tag VIN pictured, this 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2 in Aragon, Georgia needs just about everything. That’s fine, though, because few cars demand as much attention in the… more»
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Unfinished Project: 1970 Datsun 240Z
This 1970 Datsun 240Z was supposedly under restoration before the owner developed health issues and could not finish the project. Based on the description, the Z car will come with a ton of useful spares for finishing the project,… more»
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1 of 429: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible
Plymouth built the Road Runner for more than a dozen years (if you include the Volare-based version of the late 1970s). But only two of those years included a convertible (1969 and 1970). The first generation of the hot… more»
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Project + Parts Car: 1960 Dodge Matador
Dodge began the 1960s with a whole new naming logic for its automobiles. Out were the Coronet, Custom, Custom Royal, and Lancer, and in were the Dart, Matador, and Polara. The Matador had a lower level of trim but… more»
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No Reserve 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
This 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix J proves we should never judge a book by its cover. It features tired paint and visible rust, but below the skin beats a heart of pure gold. It has ticked the boxes for… more»
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290 HP V8! 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Ford produced the Boss 302 for two years, 1969 and 1970, to help improve its standing in auto racing, specifically the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA). Its 302 cubic inch V8 differed from the one in Ford’s family… more»
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’42 Or ’46? Second-Gen Chevrolet Suburban
I find this 1942 Chevrolet Suburban interesting for two reasons. First, the Suburban nameplate, first introduced in 1935, is the oldest U.S. automotive model name in continual use. And second, finding a domestic 1942-anything is a surprise as so… more»
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1970 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 Project
General Motors redesigned its two pony cars in 1970, the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. But complications arose in getting the new bodies ready for production and the automobiles didn’t hit dealer showrooms until February of the new calendar… more»
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No Reserve Donation: 1992 Range Rover
A few years ago, I was a Range Rover owner for about two months with a long-wheelbase version of the truck shown here. More on that later, but let’s talk about this fine specimen that ended up with my… more»
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SS 396 Tribute: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible
Sometimes, owning a genuine example of a desirable classic can be ruinously expensive and beyond the means of many enthusiasts. However, a well-executed tribute can provide a similar ownership experience at a fraction of the price. That is what… more»
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Stroker Powered Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS
In 1972, Chevrolet built about 12,300 copies of the Nova Super Sport which came with an L48 350 that had been detuned a bit to meet growing emissions control requirements. This 1972 Nova may or may not be a… more»
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Tahitian Turquoise 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Coupe
The Corvair was introduced in 1960 as a compact but family-friendly car. With its motor out back, the flat-floored cabin could accommodate six passengers in a pinch, and the front trunk was huge. The car had plenty of punch… more»
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Pair of Yard Find Triumph TR3As
The TR3A was the unofficial name for an updated version of the successful Triumph TR3, which was in production overall from 1955 to 1962. The cars were never badged with the letter “A” nor were the next updated TR3s… more»
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Rock-Solid Restorer: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T 440
Project candidates come in all shapes and sizes, with some posing more significant challenges than others. Some enthusiasts itch to park a classic in their workshop that they can transform into the car of their dreams, but finding one… more»
