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Stalled For 35 Years! 1960 Chevrolet Corvette Project

Project builds can stall for various reasons, and sometimes they fail to restart. Such is the case with this 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. Its previous owner was a collector who dismantled the car thirty-five years ago for restoration, and this… more»

No Sting Left: 1971 Dodge Super Bee

Shopping for a muscle car in the ’60s and ’70s led to sticker shock as the market developed. The engine or name brand you really wanted was always just out of reach. Dodge was selling the upscale Charger, but… more»

1977 Chevrolet C20 Cheyenne Camper Special

Anyone who has undertaken a project build can confirm that rust is their mortal enemy. Addressing those issues can take time and money, leaving some feeling disenchanted before the build gets off the ground. That shouldn’t be a significant… more»

’70s Build: 1934 Ford Three-Window Coupe Hot Rod

The hot rod scene was born out of equal parts necessity and ingenuity. A segment of society didn’t have the funds to lay their hands on the latest performance offerings from Detroit, but they wanted to go fast. Therefore,… more»

Restomod Project: 1945 Willys-Overland CJ2A

In 1945, Willys made the first mass-produced four-wheel-drive vehicle for civilian use – in fact, “CJ” stands for civilian Jeep. Producing the Jeep was a struggle thanks to post-war labor strikes and Willys’ reliance on outside suppliers. Fewer than… more»

Non-Mobile Malibu: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle

There’s no denying the popularity of Chevrolet’s intermediate A-body Chevelle, especially the ’66 to ’72 variations. Regardless of condition, the pricing for these mid-size Chevies has reached what some would refer to as exorbitant though this one is trending… more»

Owned 30 Years: 1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam

Letting go of an old friend of the four-wheeled variety is never easy, but it’s always better to do it when said friend is still largely intact. This 1972 Lotos Europa is the desirable Twin Cam special variety, and… more»

Backlot Project: 1980 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon

This, my friends, is a car called a Ford Pinto. Have you seen one before? (crickets) Pintos, Vegas, and Chevettes aren’t muscle cars or classics but they’re usually interesting to see here and even more interesting to see in… more»

Project Muscle Car: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

This 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS may be an icon among 1980s muscle cars, but it has sadly fallen on hard times since leaving the dealership lot. The Monte Carlo may not have been a tire-shredding, high-horsepower beast, but… more»

Solid Restoration Project: 1976 Ford Bronco

The classic car scene produces the occasional surprise that helps prevent complacency. It is widely accepted that Corvettes, Camaros, and Mustangs will form part of the “desirable” list, but many were surprised by the growing popularity of the First… more»

Package Deal: Treasure Chest of Trucks

We regularly see barn finds that are offered as package deals. Usually, they’re 2-for-1’s where one of the vehicles is a restorable project and the other is a parts car. But when several are clustered together and the asking… more»

Junkyard Find: 1971 Datsun 240Z

As we all know by now (or most of you, at least, have been beaten to death with this information), I bought a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 out of a salvage yard a few years back. I am happy… more»

Original 427/4-Speed Project: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Many factors determine whether a classic car is worthy of restoration. These include rarity, desirability, and historical significance. That brings us to this 1968 Corvette Convertible, which seems to tick the boxes. Although it isn’t exceedingly rare, it is… more»

Original California 1969 Ford Bronco

First-generation Ford Broncos have always been popular but when Ford reintroduced them in 2020, they have seen even more popularity. When you find one in solid, original condition like this 1969 model, they can command a premium price. This… more»

How Much? 1974 International Scout II

It wasn’t too long ago, a project like this 1974 International Scout II could have been picked up for a couple of thousand dollars. But like many other things lately, prices seem to be almost unbelievable. This one is… more»

15 Car Barn Find Collection For Sale

A fortunate few people will one day open a barn door to be confronted by a forgotten and desirable classic car. Fewer still will hit the jackpot by unearthing more than one car in that barn. Imagine the surprise… more»

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