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As Seen At Foxtoberfest: 1986 Ford Mustang GT

With Fox-Body Mustangs so popular in the classic market, it is unsurprising that enthusiasts will clamor for promising projects. Such has been the case with this 1986 GT. It is a tired-looking car, but you must peel back the… more»

Estate Find: 1970 Ford Maverick

Before Ford recently applied the Maverick name to a compact pickup, it was a compact in the 1970s. Launched five years to the day after the Mustang, the Maverick would be popular, too, selling more than two million copies… more»

Ranchero Alternative: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino

Chevrolet rolled out the El Camino in 1959 as a coupe utility vehicle to keep up with the Ford Ranchero. Like the Ford, it was based on a 2-door station wagon. As a full-size vehicle, it only ran for… more»

Rare Roadster: 1965 Honda S600

Honda has a reputation for many things, and while build quality is chief among them, building raucous little sports cars isn’t far behind. And while I understand that high-revving coupes aren’t for everyone, the Honda S600 is a masterpiece… more»

Bring Bondo, Mohair, and Money: 1939 Packard Limousine

At one time, big prewar limousines were a hot commodity for restorers.  These symbols of meticulous craftsmanship and ostentatious wealth were sought after for their rarity.  With prewar prices falling and restoration costs reaching new heights, getting rid of… more»

Two Owners: 1978 AMC AMX

It is safe to say we all appreciate an enthusiast with a sense of humor. Therefore, it is hard not to admire the owner of this rare 1978 AMC AMX. It has fallen upon hard times and is begging… more»

Rare Sliding Roof: 1964 Studebaker Commander Wagonaire

Automotive history proves that an innovative approach alone is rarely enough to save a marque from extinction. Take Studebaker as a prime example. It introduced its Wagonaire model for the 1963 model year. This variant was a Station Wagon… more»

Tri-Power 350: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Project

This second-year Chevrolet Corvette appears to be at a reasonably good point in its restoration for the next owner to jump right in and see the project through to completion, but it’s also one of those cars that whoever… more»

The Highlander! 1972 Chevrolet C-10

Spicing up its outgoing trucks in this body style’s final year, Chevrolet offered three “Highlander” packages for ’72, and this 1972 Chevrolet C-10 in Shuqualak, Mississippi came decked out with the top level C package including tilt wheel, air… more»

Fiberglass Field Find: Devin Body

The physical deterioration of some project candidates will lead enthusiasts to place them in the “too hard” basket. However, some are so cheap they will leave potential buyers second-guessing whether they should accept the challenge of tackling a build…. more»

No Reserve: 1978 Ford Bronco

If you look beyond the surface corrosion and tired paint, this 1978 Ford Bronco offers a lot to a potential new owner. Returning it to a presentable state should be straightforward because it appears there is no penetrating rust… more»

Unfinished Business: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda

In 1970, Chrysler produced two “pony cars” that were designed to compete on the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) circuit – the Dodge Challenger T/A and the Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda. Both were limited-production autos that were built for… more»

Turbocharged Drop-Top! 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Spyder

In the 1960s, Chevrolet offered two compact cars, the Chevy II and the Corvair. The former was thoroughly conventional by Detroit standards (front-engine, water-cooled), while the latter was anything but. Like the VW Beetle, the Corvair had a rear-mounted,… more»

Original 265: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Two-Door Sedan

Tri-Five Chevrolets remain a favorite among enthusiasts seeking a project candidate. It doesn’t matter whether the aim is a faithful restoration or a custom approach, the ready availability and affordability of parts off the shelf means there is something… more»

No Reserve: 1966 Dodge Charger

The 1960s was an exciting era in automotive history, with models emerging that would become iconic. It was a decade that brought us the Mustang, Camaro, Firebird, Barracuda, Marlin, and, in 1996, the Dodge Charger. Our feature car is… more»

White Hat Special: 1969 Dodge Charger

Chrysler redesigned its mid-sized, B-bodied cars in 1968 and the Dodge Charger benefitted the most. From sales of fewer than 16,000 units in 1967, buyers scooped up more than 92,000 copies in 1968 and another 85,000 in 1969. The… more»