The Avanti II was the successor to the Studebaker Avanti, which fell victim to the company’s poor finances after barely two model years (1963 and 1964). The car was revived in 1965 by a pair of Studebaker dealers who… more»
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Restomod V8 Wagon? 1964 Dodge Dart 270
While the Dodge Dart was born as a full-size car in 1960, it shifted to a compact platform in 1963. The 1961-62 Dodge Lancer compact wasn’t all that successful (and was strange looking), so perhaps Dodge wanted to use… more»
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Cheap Mopar Project: 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye
Based on factory performance potential, the 1970 and ’71 models of the Dodge Challenger are the most sought-after, but the rest of the first-generation cars also have a high level of desirability, no matter what’s under the hood. Unfortunately,… more»
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Blank Canvas Driver: 1963 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed
This 1963 Chevrolet C10 is a genuine Short Bed that is more solid than it initially appears. It represents a blank canvas project candidate, offering the winning bidder many options as they create the classic of their dreams. Apart… more»
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Triple Black Beauty: 1973 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupe
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the Fury nameplate dominated the Plymouth full-size lineup. And they played musical chairs with the sub-names. Such was the Fury Gran Coupe, which replaced the Fury Sport, and later it would become the Gran… more»
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No Reserve: 1967 Dodge Charger
This 1967 Dodge Charger has spent its life in a dry location, avoiding the rust issues that sometimes plague these classics. It presents well, although the interior appearance can be improved relatively easily. However, there are a couple of… more»
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One-Owner 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury
It makes me sad sometimes that I’ll never know the ownership history of some of my cars. In a few cases it’s my fault, as I’ll be too engrossed in loading up the trailer and thinking about the work… more»
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Superbird Project: 1970 Plymouth Satellite
With so many Mopar wing cars tipping the scales at around the same cost as an average house these days, it’s no wonder that some fans who have always wanted a Plymouth Superbird or Dodge Daytona are taking the… more»
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Worth Saving? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
If you are in the market for a 1957 Chevrolet, the Bel Air convertible is perhaps the most desirable, other than the Nomad Sport Wagon. The original supply was good (48,000 units), and the survival rate is better than… more»
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Can It Be Fixed? 1966 Pontiac GTO
If the hands of time could be turned backward, I’m certain the owner of this 1966 Pontiac GTO would reset the clock a couple of minutes before the unthinkable happened, and be at just about any other location other… more»
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Loads of Patina! 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Grand Prix debuted in 1962 as Pontiac’s personal luxury car with a performance twist. The third generation arrived in 1969 and was a great looking automobile (IMO until they cut back to single headlights in 1971). This 1970… more»
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Single Family Drop-Top: 1957 Pontiac Star Chief
Until 1957, the Star Chief was a top-line Pontiac automobile. That’s when the Bonneville was introduced as a limited production convertible with fuel injection. Because that was an expensive car, buyers were few at 630 copies. But you could… more»
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30th Anniversary Project: 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
It’s always a little startling to see a car that was considered quite desirable back when new in sorry shape today. The Chevrolet Camaro 30th Anniversary edition combined a generous standard equipment list with a few subtle touches paying… more»
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First Gen Project: 1973 Datsun 240Z
One of the stronger debates in the project car world is if you should let something like the transmission deter you from pursuing a revival. The automatic vs. manual question is a justifiable concern, especially if the vehicle in… more»
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Basic Wheels: 1978 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy Nova enjoyed a long run on its rear-wheel-drive platform. From 1962 to 1979, it was probably the best-selling compact car of its era. This 1978 edition may have things that will turn off some buyers, such as… more»
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Pole Barn Find: 1969 Ford Torino Super Cobra Jet
Ford redesigned its mid-size cars in 1968 and introduced the Torino nameplate as top-dog. In 1969, if you were looking for all-out performance, you opted for a Torino Cobra and went for the R-code Super Cobra Jet engine (428… more»
