Most folks associate the Chrysler “Forward Look” years with the 1957 to 1959 era, but it really began with the reworked 1955-56 models. During those years, the Savoy was Plymouth’s mid-tier product, with the Plaza as the starting point… more»
Project Cars
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1 of 6: Rare 1957 Chevrolet El Morocco
A textiles businessman liked the looks of the 1950s Cadillac Eldorado but thought a cheaper version could be built on a Chevrolet platform. So, in 1956 and 1957, he built an estimated 27 El Morocco’s, which were Chevies with… more»
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Cheap Project: 1990 Ford Thunderbird
While the Super Coupe is probably hailed as the most memorable Thunderbird from the tenth generation of production, the more basic models exemplified exactly what the personal luxury car market was craving for the period. By now, the T-Bird… more»
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Unfinished SS: 1974 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevrolet Nova was a popular compact car from its debut in 1962 to the last one left the assembly line in 1979. I prefer the 1969-72 versions from a styling perspective, and had a ‘70 edition I wish… more»
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41k-Mile Survivor: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
The nice thing about collecting Corvettes is that their previous owners were more likely to baby them than the owners of more mundane collector cars; after all, Corvettes have never been cheap and they’ve always been special. This particular… more»
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Retractable Project: 1965 Studebaker Wagonaire
While Studebaker finally gave up on building automobiles in 1966, you can’t blame them for trying to be different. They were always coming up with something unusual, like the Wagonaire. It was a Lark-based station wagon with a sliding… more»
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Carport Find: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette V8
While the Chevrolet Corvette may have gotten noticed when it was introduced in 1953, only 300 buyers came forward. That improved to 3,640 in 1954, as some automation of the assembly process was added, helping bring the price down…. more»
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Seller Lost Interest: 1970 Ford Fairlane 500
Though the Ford Fairlane had a new platform in 1970, that model year would be the nameplate’s swan song. The Fairlane debuted in the mid-1950s, but by 1968 had taken a backseat to the Torino moniker. The seller has… more»
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Cheap Running Project: 1987 Yugo GV
While numerous automobile owners have less-than-fond memories of particular makes or models they’ve owned in the past, Yugo seems to be one of the brands with a reputation for displeasing U.S. consumers about as much as any, with previous… more»
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Series III Project: 1976 Aston Martin V8
There are some cars you simply don’t associate with being a project. Due to collectability, scarcity, value, or all of the above, the vehicle just seems like it could never be treated as someone’s cheaply modified project. This 1976… more»
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393-Powered Shelby Cobra Replica
Some project cars come with a story, and this unfinished Shelby Cobra replica listed on eBay definitely has one behind it. According to the seller, the kit was purchased new as a retirement project, but at 73 years old… more»
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1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 Package Deal
The C4-generation Corvette ZR-1 has always occupied a strange but interesting corner of Corvette history. It was faster, more advanced, and a lot more expensive than a standard Corvette when new, and even today the LT5-powered cars still carry… more»
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Pro Street Drag Truck: 1981 Ford F150
Not every old F-150 gets remembered for hauling lumber or pulling trailers. This 1981 Ford F-150 listed on eBay spent its life doing something a little different. According to the seller, this truck has been a dedicated drag truck… more»
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Lake Find: 1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Whenever something mysterious happens with an automobile, it’s often an unnerving situation that sometimes raises more questions than answers. If the car is found in a body of water, the creepiness factor has the potential to intensify, and while… more»
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Cheap Wheels: 1973 Dodge Royal Sportsman
For $750, this 1973 Dodge Sportsman Royal is certainly Cheap Wheels. It has its fair share of bruises and bumps, and it runs, but doesn’t stop due to a quirky brake problem. It was the top-of-the-line passenger van in… more»
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48 Years and Still a Project: 1928 Oakland Coupe
The Oakland Motor Car Co. launched in 1907 but was part of General Motors from 1909 to 1931. It was positioned just above Chevrolet in the GM pecking order. A variety of models were produced over the years, including… more»
