Project Cars

Mostly Solid Project: 1968 Mercury Cougar

Whenever you’re in the market for a vintage project, it’s always good to be able to trace the auto’s history as far as possible, especially if its known whereabouts go back to day one.  That’s the case with this… more»

Restoration Underway: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger

The Sunbeam Tiger was developed when Rootes – maker of the Sunbeam Alpine – began pursuing a more powerful engine for the little car. After a few false starts, Carroll Shelby built a prototype at the behest of Ian… more»

Handy With Wiring? 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk

The Gran Turismo (GT) Hawk was the last iteration of the Hawk Series of Studebaker automobiles that began in 1956. It was the most luxurious edition and was one of the least-produced of the Hawks over a 2.5-year production… more»

Stored Since ’86: Running 1969 Pontiac GTO

Pontiac’s GTO is considered the Godfather of mid-size muscle cars. It rose to fame in 1964 and peaked in sales at 100,000 units in 1966. The 1969 model year was the last year of large production numbers before the… more»

392 Hemi FirePower: 1958 Chrysler 300D

Chrysler buyers who chose the New Yorker in the late fifties were treated to both luxury galore along with that beautiful Virgil Exner styling, but those who wanted to take things up to an even higher level opted for… more»

BF Auction: 1975 Ford Bronco

First-Generation Broncos remain highly sought after in the classic world, whether in project form or fully restored. The challenge with project candidates is locating one that isn’t beset by major rust issues. That is where this 1975 example rides… more»

Bathtub Aerodynamics: 1949 Nash 600 Two Door Sedan

One of the most frequent complaints from consumers today is that all cars look alike.  Part of that is due to the SUV craze infecting the nation.  The other reason is aerodynamics.  With ever-tightening fuel economy standards forcing automakers… more»

Unrestored Driver: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

The Camaro was Chevrolet’s entrant into the new “pony car” market in 1967. And, the Z/28 would be the designation for the version assigned to compete in the SCCA’s Trans Am racing series. That group limited engine displacement to… more»

Project or Parts? 1971 Dodge Challenger

This 1971 Dodge Challenger needs love, suffering some of the typical rust issues that often beset these classics. However, it is complete, its V8 engine runs, and it comes with spare engine components that could help add some extra… more»

Fabulous Fifties Fins! 1957 Dodge Coronet

Chrysler Corp. redesigned its products in 1957 and set the industry on its ear with its “Forward Look” styling. The fins and the rest of the cars carried a Space Age look, befitting the development of technology during the… more»

Running Drop-Top: 1952 Sunbeam-Talbot 90

The Sunbeam-Talbot 90 was produced by Sunbeam-Talbot (Rootes Group) in the United Kingdom from 1948 to 1954. After that, it was known as the Sunbeam Mk III until 1957. It was a peppy car in a variety of body… more»

1966 Ford Mustang 289 V8 Barn Find

When it came to selling popular cars in the 1960s, Ford was hard to beat with its all-new Mustang. From 1964 to 1966, nearly 1.3 million copies flooded the market, meaning the company’s factories worked overtime to keep up… more»

Garage Dweller: 1957 Jaguar Mark VIII

Jaguar’s heritage began in 1935 when it emerged from the Swallow Sidecar Company. “Jaguar” was the company’s model name for a 3.5-liter two-seat roadster. At the same time, SS sold a 2.5-liter saloon. From these twin strands of DNA… more»

Spit-Six: 1980 Triumph Spitfire

It is fair to say that some cars suffered more than others following the adoption of tighter emission laws during the 1970s. Many classic British sports cars already featured engines with relatively modest power and torque, but the figures… more»

Classic Car and Motorcycle Collection: Taking Offers!

It is not uncommon for enthusiasts to downsize their collections, disposing of one or two classics. However, the owner of this collection has around nine vehicles ready to go immediately, with more becoming available later. It appears there is… more»

Retired Fire Truck: 1948 Dodge Power Wagon

The Power Wagon was the civilian adaptation of a similar vehicle built by Chrysler for use during World War II (and later the Korean War). Introduced in 1945, it was the first vehicle of its kind for public consumption… more»

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