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390/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Project

Peeking out of this garage is a promising project candidate. This 1969 Mustang Mach 1 appears to be a solid classic that would suit an owner wishing to be hands-on with their build. Its only visible rust issue seems… more»

Big And Blue: 1966 Dodge Polara Convertible

Now here’s one you don’t see every day, a 1966 Dodge Polara convertible. We haven’t covered too many Polaras from this era and I believe this may be the first convertible version to grace our pages. It could be… more»

1 of 995: 1989 Dodge Shelby Dakota

Perhaps inspired by the Li’l Red Express pickup from a decade or so earlier, the 1989 Dodge Shelby Dakota was a one-year attempt at a smaller performance truck. Besides special trim, the Shelby Dakota had a V8 engine that… more»

Oldsmobile Toronado-Powered: 1973 Revcon 250

A front-wheel-drive motorhome? This 1973 Revcon 250 is revolutionary in more than name (Revcon = REVolutionary CONcept), it’s an aluminum-skinned, aluminum-framed, front-wheel-drive, Oldsmobile Toronado-powered motorhome invented by the stepson of the founder of Airstream. The missing grille piece is… more»

Henney Hearse Project: 1954 Packard Patrician

Henney Motor Co. was in business from 1927 to 1954, producing several vehicles, including limousines, ambulances, and hearses. One of their preferred sources was Packard Motor Car Co. Ironically, Henney got out of their business about the same time… more»

In the Garage Since ’91: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo

The Porsche 924 has long been the red-headed stepchild in the company’s lineup. Long considered the “cheap” Porsche and not even on par with the closely-related 944, the 924 has been the throwaway car in the family, and its… more»

No Reserve: 1970 Fiberfab Valkyrie Kit

Ah, kit cars. These were once a great way for an enthusiast to slip behind the wheel of a car that looked exotic but that didn’t cost a fortune. The category peaked during the 1960s and 1970s but is… more»

48 Years Captive: 1964 Pontiac Catalina Ventura

From 1959 to 1981, Catalina was the volume sales leader in the Pontiac portfolio. It may have been Pontiac’s equivalent of the Chevy Impala. And in the 1960s, you could order the Catalina Ventura which brought a custom level… more»

Reassembly Required: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda

The Barracuda was Plymouth’s “pony car” and actually beat the Ford Mustang to market by 17 days in 1964. But it never enjoyed the same level of success with 1970 being a high-water after a redesign finally gave it… more»

Restore Again Or Drive? 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass

1972 was the end of the road for the third generation Oldsmobile Cutlass, with the car set to emerge the following year with a complete redesign as part of the new General Motors Collonade style line-up.  While the fourth-generation… more»

1 Of 6? 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible Project

Sadness was the first emotion to enter my mind when initially checking out this 1970 Plymouth Road Runner convertible here on eBay, followed by just completely lacking understanding of how anyone could permit what began life as such a… more»

Parked For 50 Years! 1936 Ford Phaeton

We sometimes see classics at Barn Finds, and we can’t help but wonder what their backstory is. That is the case with this 1936 Ford Phaeton. It recently emerged after five decades in storage, but we don’t know why… more»

390 S-Code Project: 1966 Mercury Cyclone

In the mid-1960s, the Cyclone would be the Mercury Comet’s version of a mid-size muscle car. It stayed largely in the shadow of the Ford Fairlane GT and the growing popularity of products being rolled out by the other… more»

Stored 30 Years: 1956 (Chrysler) Imperial

Though it was the premium Chrysler brand since 1926, the Imperial was spun off into its own division in 1955 in the hopes of helping it better compete against Cadillac and Lincoln. I suppose the logic was that adding… more»

One of a Kind P/U! 2000 Chevrolet S-10 Packard

The S-10 was Chevrolet’s popular compact pickup built from 1982 to 2003. And the Packard 200 was the company’s entry-level sedan produced in 1951 and 1952. For reasons unknown, someone has taken sheet metal from the latter and applied… more»

Ran In 2019: 1953 Studebaker 2R6 Half-Ton

Ranking among the coolest of the 1950s pickups and Studebaker’s second “real” light-duty pickup after their M-series, this 1953 Studebaker 2R6 is a rare model. The 2R series was important for Studebaker and this truck is worthy of a… more»