Open the doors to this barn in Bushnell, Illinois, and what will you find? A 1965 Ford Mustang with a six-cylinder engine and a 3-speed manual transmission. It was a common sight back in the day, as hundreds of… more»
Project Cars
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Build It Your Way: 1973 Chevrolet Nova
When you think of projects, you probably envision a mostly complete vintage car that needs a lot of work. That description does not cover the seller’s 1973 Chevrolet Nova coupe, which is largely a body sitting on a cart…. more»
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Fantastic Convertible Project? 1952 Pontiac Chieftain
So, what’s under the tarp, you ask? Well, logically, it’s the trashed folding top for this 1952 Pontiac Chieftain convertible, but I think full visual disclosure would be better. Regardless, this is a neat find, a car that doesn’t… more»
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Mexican Carry-All: 1976 Ford B100
Now this is something we don’t see every day: a Mexican market Ford B100, basically a 3-door Bronco that the U.S. never got. However, this truck is a touch rarer owing to its deletion of the unusual third door… more»
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Pine Needles Included! 1965 Rambler Classic 770
Between 1961 and 1966, the Classic was the “bread and butter car” of American Motors, sandwiched between the compact American and luxury Ambassador. The cars received a major facelift in 1965, making them more similar in size to cars… more»
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Worth Saving? Trio of Early Mercury Cougars
In the 1967 model year, competition came to the hot “pony car” market that Ford had owned nearly 100% for the prior two years. The new faces on the scene were the Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and Mercury Cougar…. more»
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Stored For Years: 1975 Can-Am 250 T’NT
I always wish that sellers would provide photos of VINs or serial numbers or any tags that can help identify the exact year, model, or other attributes of a vehicle, but this seller has provided good photos for this… more»
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Forward Look Find: 1955 Plymouth Belvedere
While many folks today associate Chrysler’s “Forward Look” campaign with the noteworthy 1957 model year, it really started with the overhauled 1955-56 products. Plymouth especially benefited from the modern changes, building more than 700,000 automobiles in 1955. The Belvedere… more»
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Sporty Project: 1959 Austin Healey 100-6 BN6
Austin-Healey introduced the 100-6 in 1956, delivering several refinements over its predecessor, the four-cylinder 100. Fitted with BMC’s new C-series six-cylinder engine and sitting on an upgraded chassis, the 100-6 came in two variants: the BN4 four-seater made from… more»
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Cheap Italian Sports Car: 1980 Fiat X1/9
Is the Fiat X1/9 one of the coolest cars out there, or one of the most misunderstood? It’s hard to say, but looking back on it, the creation of an affordable, mid-engined Italian sports car seems like a gift… more»
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Cheap V8: 1973 Ford Maverick
The problem with project builds is that they sometimes take on a life of their own. The stack of invoices grows taller as costs spiral out of control. However, this 1973 Ford Maverick could be worth a close look…. more»
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Hot Rod Prospect? 1937 Dodge Pickup
Hailing from Alvin, Texas, is this 1937 Dodge pickup, listed here on facebook Marketplace, priced at $4800 firm, to be paid in person only. It’s a project with an engine swap already completed, and there is no title. Dodge’s… more»
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Fancy Fury: 1966 Plymouth VIP
To compete with more upscale products, Ford introduced the LTD in 1965 as a fancy version of the Galaxie 500. Chevrolet quickly followed suite a few months later with the Caprice (guess what, a dressed-up Impala!). And Plymouth got… more»
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1 Owner White Hat Special: 1969 Dodge Charger
The Dodge Charger was one of the hottest cars of 1968-70. Sales may or may not have been helped by the “White Hat Special” package which was released in the Spring of 1969. It offered a combination of popular… more»
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Rare Mopar: 1964 Chrysler 300K Convertible
Lounging in this Westmont, Illinois garage is a rare 1964 Chrysler 300K convertible. It’s a project car with most of its original parts, and it’s been for sale for a few years now, according to the listing on facebook… more»
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Rock Solid: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am Project
This 1973 Pontiac Trans Am is an unfinished project build, but almost every piece of the puzzle is present for the right person to see the restoration through to completion. The paint isn’t show-quality, but with its rust issues… more»
