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Italian Project: 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider

The Italian-built Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider is considered one of the most iconic of the 1950s/1960s sports cars. They were built for nearly a decade and yet only about 14,000 copies were sold. This example from 1959 looks a… more»

1 of 375? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Racer

The first-generation Plymouth Road Runner was a hot commodity in 1968-70. Total production exceeded 172,000 copies, but most of them came with a 383 cubic inch V8. In 1969, in the 2-door hardtop body style, just 375 units came… more»

Forlorn Cat: 1948 Jaguar Mark IV 1 1/2 Liter Saloon

Before WWII, Jaguar was evolving out of William Lyons’ Swallow Sidecar Company. Lyons managed to keep his company afloat during the Depression by joining with Standard to make a sports car. The SS1 was introduced in 1931 and produced… more»

Adult Toy Era Project: 1979 Dodge Warlock II

In the 1970s, trucks were designed and sold primarily to move stuff. Dodge got the notion there was a market for “adult toys” in the truck sector and came out with several promotions, the most famous being the Li’l… more»

Factory 383: 1968 Dodge Charger

This 1968 Dodge Charger is a sad sight at first glance, but you must look below the skin to appreciate what it offers. Although it has rust issues, it is a structurally sound classic with a 383ci V8 under… more»

Texas Project: 1959 Rambler Six Cross Country

Being just one inch longer than a new Toyota Camry, this 1959 Rambler Six Cross Country Custom sure seems like it would be bigger, doesn’t it? This car needs a lot of work but a few bidders think that… more»

V8/5-Speed: 1990 Ford Mustang LX

It is a question that many people struggle to answer; When did The Malaise Era end? There are many theories, but cars like this 1990 Mustang LX demonstrate that American manufacturers were getting a handle on emission regulations to… more»

Flat-Four Project: 1974 Porsche 914 2.0

Billed as a project for summer fun, this 1974 Porsche 914 2.0-liter on craigslist will require plenty of nights and all your weekends to spiff it up by this June. Let’s check the pros and cons in light of… more»

Surprise Packet: 1968 Dodge Charger

We’re often told never to judge a book by its cover, which is true with this 1968 Dodge Charger. It looks tired and weatherbeaten, but it can spring a surprise or two. The seller sank plenty of cash into… more»

Rare Wagon: 1978 Pontiac Astre

What is it about seeing a car that you know full well isn’t all that desirable, but when it wears the badge of a far lesser-known variant, it suddenly becomes cool? That’s a spell I often fall under despite… more»

Z Car Conversion: Velo Rossa Kit Car

The Ferrari 250 GTO is perhaps one of the most cloned classic cars out there. Body kits ranging from God-awful to surprisingly convincing exist, and thankfully, the original Datsun Z-car makes it possible to build a tribute that could… more»

West Coast Wagon! 1970 Dodge Coronet

The Dodge Coronet was one of Chrysler’s intermediates in the 1960s and 1970s and was the basis for the Charger and Super Bee. Family sedans comprised most of Coronet sales, but station wagons were in the mix, as well…. more»

Mustang Fighter: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

The Chevy Camaro was the first serious contender for the Ford Mustang. Introduced in 1967, the Camaro (and others) would quickly eat away at the Mustang’s share, a market that it created (along with the Plymouth Barracuda) in 1964…. more»

Bubble Top Project: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air

The design of Chevrolet’s full-size cars for 1959-62 used “bubble top” styling with its 2-door hardtops (though some will say that was really only in ‘61-62). That meant a generous amount of glass was used in the roof with… more»

Old-School Gasser Style! 1963 Chevrolet Impala

Nostalgic gasser-style drag cars may be making a comeback, but this 1963 Chevrolet Impala in North Judson, Indiana gained its lightweight beam axle front suspension in 1966! The drag-style classic ran a 409 four-speed combination for a while, followed by… more»

Parked For Years: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Project

Even in basic form, the redesigned 1970 Plymouth Barracuda was a fine-looking automobile, and with nearly 5 decades passing since the last one rolled off the assembly line in ’74, many of these cars have now been turned into… more»

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