The 1970 Corvette is a relatively low-production model, for a couple of reasons. First, a UAW strike in early 1969 resulted in a hefty order backlog for that year’s ‘Vettes. When John DeLorean joined Chevrolet in February of 1969,… more»
Project Cars
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Garage Find Project: 1986 Ford Bronco 4WD
The Bronco was Ford’s first Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), and it enjoyed a 30-year run from 1966 to 1996. At first, it was a smaller vehicle that was designed to compete with the Jeep, but later it grew to… more»
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Out Of The Barn: 1969 Ford 428 Cobra
The seller of this 1969 Ford Cobra doesn’t really jump on the 428 Cobra moniker until some distance into the listing, instead referring to it as a Torino – how unusual! There’s not a lot of description but what… more»
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Running Project: 1974 Triumph TR6
Triumph’s TR6 was the successor to the previous TR4/TR5 sports cars but was mechanically similar. Though built in England, more than 90% of the little cars produced between 1969 and 1976 were exported to the U.S. This example from… more»
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Hurricane Charley Collection: Vintage Ferraris Found!
A few years ago, one of the more memorable classic car finds was thrust onto the national stage when a collection of Ferraris were revealed following a barn collapse during a hurricane. The building toppled onto the cars inside,… more»
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Surprisingly Solid FJ55: 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser
The FJ55 is a Toyota Land Cruiser generation that remains somewhat affordable, at least compared to other vintage Toyota 4x4s. The truck can certainly pull strong money in restored condition, but finding one as a project isn’t usually too… more»
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Slightly Needy: 1972 Citroen D Super
Citroen stunned the market when it introduced the DS in 1955. Its predecessor, the Traction Avant, was a groundbreaking vehicle in its own right, but the DS was downright bodacious. Orders for the quirky vehicle broke records. Offered alongside… more»
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Field Find: 1968 Oldsmobile 442
Few sights are sadder than finding a highly desirable classic left to the elements in a field, but such has been the fate of this 1968 Oldsmobile 442. Time has not been kind to this muscular classic, but the… more»
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Rare Hi-Po W33: 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88
Model year 1970 saw the highest horsepower numbers of the classic muscle car era. Engines in full-sized cars came along for the ride, and this 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale in Fresno, California packs a high-performance 390 HP W33… more»
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Tri-Power Project: 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible
In the process of transforming the compact Tempest into a mid-size car in 1964, Pontiac also debuted the GTO (incorrectly thought of by many as meaning “Gas, Tires, and Oil”). It was a muscle car they expected to sell… more»
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Wingless Daytona! 1977 Dodge Charger
Dodge cooked up a game-changer with its 1969 Charger Daytona. The aero-nosed, high-winged model lingered in showrooms, but the Daytona and companion 1970 Plymouth Superbird worked so well on the track that NASCAR banned such aero enhancements. Fast forward… more»
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BF Auction: 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
One of Chevrolet’s more revered badges is the Monte Carlo SS. It proved successful on the sales charts and the race track, although Chevrolet temporarily retired the SS badge in 1988. It returned with a vengeance in 2000 as… more»
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Hay Loft Find: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo was Chevrolet’s first foray into the lucrative personal luxury car segment in 1970, joining the Pontiac Grand Prix in that space. It was produced thru 1988, then took some time off, and later came back during… more»
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Rebuilt Engine: 1980 AMC Spirit AMX
Practicality can see many enthusiasts abandon a project build, which is the case with this 1980 AMC Spirit AMX. It was a father/son build, but with a new baby on the way, the son feels it needs to make… more»
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Former V8 Roller: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevy Camaro was in its second production year in 1968 and had quickly established itself as the Ford Mustang’s #1 competitor. The cars were little changed but would sell well at more than 235,000 copies. This ’68 Camaro… more»
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1 of 33: 1972 Buick Centurion Convertible Project
The Buick Centurion in convertible form wasn’t a big seller in 1972 with fewer than 2,400 produced. But given that this one comes with special order paint, the seller indicates only 33 were built that way. Plus, it has… more»
