Losing storage has to be one of the most dreaded phone calls for the owner of a non-running project car to get. There’s the initial shock of just trying to figure out how to get your car protected going… more»
Project Cars
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Using Original Henry Steel: 1933 Ford Roadster
One of the major bragging points for hot rod builders is to craft your masterpiece from an original prewar Ford. While antique Ford lovers are left aghast, “original Henry steel” cars always have a much higher sale price than… more»
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Rocket V8 Power! 1937 Cadillac Opera Coupe
What in the Sam Hill is an “opera coupe”? Something one drives to the opera? Maybe, whatever the case, this 1937 Cadillac Series 60 opera coupe doesn’t look as if it has experienced any Pavoratti in a very long… more»
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Sport Wagon Project: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The 1955-57 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad “sport wagon” was not a commercial success. Fewer than 23,000 of them were built in three years. And it wasn’t that 2-door station wagons weren’t popular – Chevy sold a whole lot more… more»
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Pair of 1956 Studebaker Commander Projects
Between 1927 and 1964, Studebaker would deploy the Commander nameplate more times than not. When the President model was resurrected in 1955, the Commander became the mid-range offering while the Champion continued in the entry-level position. The seller has… more»
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One-Family Owned: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
It always interests me to see or hear about an antique vehicle that was bought new, then passed down to one or two (or more) generations of family members. I’ve written about several old cars that are not highly… more»
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Future GTO Clone? 1966 Pontiac LeMans
In its early days, the GTO started out as an option package for the Pontiac LeMans but became its own stand-alone model in 1966. But the goat still wore the same body for the most part as the LeMans,… more»
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Mint Green Saloon: 1971 Jaguar XJ6
Sometimes, a car is so maligned by collectors and the motoring press that its value seems permanently stunted. The Jaguar XJ6 is a terrific example of this, as it doesn’t matter the era or the features list, there’s a… more»
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Downsized Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
By the mid-1970s, interest in large, bulky, full-size cars had waned thanks to rising fuel prices created by the infamous OPEC oil embargo in 1973. Compact cars quickly became all the rage because of their advantage at the gas… more»
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Factory M-Code! 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback 351-4V/4-Speed
The seller of this 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback calls it a survivor and boasts that nothing has been touched on the car, and most of the time when I read statements such as these it’s like music to my… more»
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Show-Quality Paint: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Project
Choosing to part with a classic project with the finish line in sight is tough, but it is the decision made by the owner of this 1969 Corvette. The hard lifting is done, with the drivetrain rebuilt and its… more»
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One Family Owned: 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1
Although the muscle car wasn’t dead by the turn of the 1970s, diminishing sales numbers and impending legislative changes meant the end was in sight for the breed. However, there were still legends rolling off production lines, including the… more»
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Solid Project: 1973 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
The Jaguar E-Type is renowned for two things. Firstly, it is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cars ever built. Secondly, they can quickly turn into a financial black hole the moment the subject turns to restoration…. more»
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New Floors: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
If you think this 1967 Mustang Fastback’s baked exterior indicates it has spent its life in dry climes, you are right on the money. It has split its time between California and its current location, but that hasn’t made… more»
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Rare Droptop: 1985 Toyota Celica GTS Convertible
Have you ever noticed there is a certain class, or segment, of cars that absolutely fit the criteria of being rare but don’t have the cache to demand top-dollar pricing? That’s the issue I always see with these aftermarket-converted… more»
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Older Restomod: 1955 Ford Ranch Wagon
The Ranch Wagon was Ford’s entry-level, full-size station wagon from 1952 to 1974. It was a no-nonsense people mover that often came with few frills. If you needed a wagon to go camping or fishing or deliver groceries, the… more»
