Project Cars

Work-In-Progress: 1972 Dodge Charger Project

It would have been more favorable if the owner of this 1972 Dodge Charger had foreseen that he’d be losing his garage work area before removing several body components and the wheels, as we’ll see shortly.  Repair funds are… more»

Future Drag Car? 1962 Chevrolet Biscayne

From 1959 to 1975, the Biscayne was Chevrolet’s entry-level full-size automobile. The car was popular for fleet purchases and the like. If you didn’t mind rubber floor coverings instead of carpeting, the Biscayne was your car. The seller’s ’62… more»

Cheap 5.0/5-Speed Fox Body: 1983 Ford Mustang

It seems like most of the news lately regarding Fox-body Mustangs is how much some are exchanging hands for, especially well-cared-for survivors with the 5.0 engines.  This 1983 model here on Craigslist isn’t anywhere near perfect, but it does… more»

Work-In-Progress: 1972 Plymouth Duster Twister

The Duster was a popular compact car from Plymouth in the 1970s. It was created by adding a sporty fastback body to the rather stoic Valiant foundation. Plymouth sold a ton of them from 1970 to 1976, including the… more»

Roller With Solid Frame: 1968 Dodge Charger Project

Although this 1968 Dodge Charger isn’t very aesthetically pleasing to look at in its current state, this one actually seems fairly solid in the structural department, where it counts the most in B-Body projects.  That’s not to say that… more»

Stored 35 Years: 1956 Chevrolet Nomad Barn Find

With the functionality of a station wagon roof line and sportiness of having only two doors, the Chevrolet Nomad was one of the more unique offerings in the Tri-Five lineup, in addition to being one of the most expensive. … more»

Cheap 7-Seater: 1995 Buick Roadmaster Estate

One of the challenges facing enthusiasts with a family is locating a classic that caters to their needs. If you fit that mold and also include affordability in your selection criteria, this 1995 Buick Roadmaster Estate deserves a close… more»

Finned Barn Find: 1958 DeSoto Fireflite

In the late 1950s, Chrysler and Ford learned an important lesson. The said lesson was that the market had become saturated and there was little interest anymore in the long-standing DeSoto or the new Edsel. Both cars would be… more»

Solid Project: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T

One of the automotive success stories of the late 1960s was the Dodge Charger. After a weak sales start in 1966-67, demand ballooned sixfold in 1968 when Chrysler’s B-bodied intermediates got a makeover. The R/T continued as the performance… more»

Cheap Droptop: 1974 Pontiac Grandville

In the early seventies, at least at GM, it seemed that “Bigger was Better” was the path to the future. The timing was unfortunate as the increase in size and weight occurred just as horsepower was on the way… more»

1 of 281: 1964 Studebaker Avanti R2

In the early 1960s, Studebaker was looking for another new product to save the day. The compact Lark came along in 1959 and staved off the wolves until a flood of Detroit competition soon arrived. The Avanti was conceived… more»

Donated 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 327

The Chevy Camaro was in its second year of doing battle with the Ford Mustang in 1968. The car had minimal changes, the most visible being the absence of vent windows in the doors and the addition of side… more»

Batwing Brookwood: 1959 Chevrolet Wagon

Love ’em or hate ’em, 1959 Chevrolets always make a visual statement thanks to their overt horizontal rear wings. While an Impala hardtop or convertible is usually the subject of a review, station wagons such as this Brookwood example… more»

Original 390: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 GT

Hmm, it’s a 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7, the first owner equipped it with the GT Package, and they ticked the box beside the 390ci V8 on their Order Form. What isn’t to like? This Cougar ticks many of the… more»

Original Paint: 1958 Edsel Ranger

The Edsel project seemed like a good idea at the time, although history demonstrates that it was one of the automotive industry’s greatest follies. It proved to be the wrong car in the wrong place at the wrong time,… more»

Fastback Fun! 1965 Ford Mustang

From its introduction in April 1964, the Ford Mustang would become the hottest new car of the mid-1960s. They would sell nearly 1.3 million copies by the time the books closed on the 1966 model year. The seller’s nice… more»

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