The number of vehicle registrations in North Carolina in the 1920s went from 150,000 at the beginning of the decade to over 500,000 in 1929, and as such, accidents and deaths were also rising. The state legislature established the… more»
Project Cars
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16-Mile Microcar! 1969 Subaru 360 Deluxe
You’ve come a long way, baby (baby = Subaru). From tiny acorns grow mighty oaks, and a million other phrases that can describe what a giant company Subaru has become from such humble and “unacceptable” beginnings. The seller has… more»
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No Reserve: 1972 Pontiac LeMans Hardtop
Nope, it’s not a GTO, just a 1972 Pontiac LeMans two-door hardtop, one of about 80K similar cars assembled in the final year of this very popular iteration of Pontiac’s A-body series. It has experienced lots of miles and… more»
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Build Your Own: Ferrari Testarossa Rear Fender
Occasionally, I think about selling the various heaps that I own so I could own one very special car, like a Ferrari Mondial or an Aston Martin DB7. I always pass on this notion as I like variety in… more»
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Golden Goat! 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Stock-appearing down to the reproduction vintage battery, this 1967 Pontiac GTO convertible in Dresher, Pennsylvania looks crisp and ready to roll. Running and driving condition escaped the listing here on eBay, but the drop-top muscle car looks like a… more»
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BF Auction: 1969 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” Ram Air IV
UPDATE – The seller went over and took additional photos of the car, which we’ve added to the gallery below. They’ve also provided us with photos of the title with the car and all the associated paperwork. Due to… more»
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Plum Crazy Project! 1970 Dodge Challenger 340
Dodge was the last automaker to debut a “pony car” but it was more than five years after the party had already started. Perhaps it came about because Plymouth wanted a new body for its Barracuda, and Chrysler needed… more»
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Nice Grill: 1957 Triumph TR3
I have to admit that I am a traditionalist. I hate to see an original car butchered up to become a hot rod or some monstrosity of a custom. Or, worst of all, butchered up and abandoned when the… more»
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Big Block Pony Project: 1969 Mustang Boss 429
What an abomination! This 1969 Mustang Boss 429, shown here on eBay, has been treated like it’s any old junk car, left to sit out, and now owned for a year by a person who has decided that he… more»
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One-of-One 1955 Michelotti Jaguar XK140 Coupe Project
Appearances can be deceiving. What looks like a mid-60s Maserati is instead a 1955 Jaguar XK140 Special Equipment Coupe with coachwork by Giovanni Michelotti in Italy. It’s a project now, for sale at Bonhams and set to be auctioned… more»
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Calling Clark Griswold! 1973 Ford LTD Country Squire
The County Squire was born out of the shift from wood-bodied to steel-bodied wagons in the early 1950s. And would remain part of the Ford lineup for 40 years. None were bigger than the LTD Country Squires of the… more»
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Parked For 30 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 RS
A previous owner placed this 1972 Camaro Z28 Rally Sport into storage more than thirty years ago. It recently emerged from hiding and requires a total restoration to return to its former glory. It will be a significant undertaking… more»
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Dukes Of Hazard Beater: 1969 Dodge Charger
There are very few cars that are instantly recognizable. The orange 1969 Dodge Charger “General Lee” from The Dukes of Hazard may be one of the most reproduced and replicated television cars of all time. This one can be… more»
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Restore or Recycle? BMW 2800CS Shell
If you follow old BMWs to any extent, you already know the E9 chassis cars are fairly pricey in either restored or survivor condition. Even if it’s a project, cars that aren’t terribly rusty still pull a decent number… more»
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White Hat Special: 1969 Dodge Charger
One of the sixties Dodge Charger packages that’s kind of a rarity is the White Hat Special, and while the name sounds pretty cool, in reality, it was little more than a seasonal offering where a buyer could group… more»
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California Cat: 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE OTS
Once again we confront a barn find Jaguar awaiting its Prince Charming. Here on craigslist is a 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE open two-seater, with an asking price of $55,000. Reviewing the assignment, I thought the ad sounded vaguely familiar,… more»
