I admire the honesty of some people, including the person selling this 1969 Mustang Mach 1. Although they state it is essentially solid, when it comes to the subject of its needs, they use the word “everything.” The supplied… more»
Project Cars
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1 of 4: 1960 SEAT 1400 Sierra Cabriolet
If you are a resident of Spain, the name SEAT would be quite familiar to you. Since 1950, they have been producing automobiles for both domestic and export consumption. In 2020 alone, they built more than 468,000 cars, so… more»
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Parked in 1990: 1970 Austin Mini 1275 GT
The Mini proved to be one of the motoring world’s great survivors. It remained in production in one form or another from 1959 until 2000. The most significant visual change occurred in 1969 when it literally received a facelift…. more»
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Neoclassic Driver: 1982 Zimmer Golden Spirit
The Zimmer Golden Spirit is a neoclassic automobile. And what is that you ask? It’s a modern car made in the image of the classic rides of the 1920s and 1930s but not as a full replica. Underneath, the… more»
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Quintuplets! Five Renault R16’s
The seller of this menagerie opens with, “I have six Renault R16 cars, Arizona cars with no rust or very little rust. They have been off the road for 35-45 years and they are not 100% complete…I don’t really… more»
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Fastest American Car In ’78: 1978 Dodge Lil’ Red Express
In 1978, if you wanted to buy the fastest new vehicle on the market, what would it have been? Whatever your guess, you’d likely be wrong because it wasn’t an automobile, but a truck – the Dodge Lil’ Red… more»
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20k Mile Barn Find? 1972 Chevrolet Malibu
General Motors’ A-body intermediates were in their last outing of a five-year production cycle in 1972. So, the cars were little changed over the prior year in anticipation of big developments coming with the new Colonnade bodies in 1973…. more»
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Preserve or Restore: 1947 Willys-Overland Jeep CJ-2A
The Willys-Overland Jeep CJ-2A emerged in 1945, remaining in production until 1949. Although it wasn’t the best weapon for long-distance touring, its four-wheel-drive capabilities made it an accomplished off-road performer. They remain a strong performer in the classic market,… more»
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Nomad Redux? 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon
While two-door station wagons fizzled out in the late ’50s/early ’60s, someone at Chevrolet saw value in continuing the trend with their brand-new 1964 Chevelle. Offered as an option on the 300 series trim level, there is a bit… more»
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Rod or Restore! 1936 Chevrolet Standard
Even with dents, multi-colored paint, and the harsh glare of the low winter sun, the elegant lines of this ’36 Chevy stimulate the imagination. The 1936 Chevrolet Standard Town Sedan in Fontana, California comes for sale with three pictures… more»
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1 Of 850? 1949 Chrysler Royal Station Wagon
This ash-trimmed Chrysler… wait, ash-trimmed? Aren’t those the trees that are being cut down now because of the emerald ash borer disease? Why not refer to this car as a woodie wagon? That would be another approach, other than… more»
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Heavy Hauler: 1956 Chevrolet 6400
Heavy-duty trucks like this 1956 Chevrolet 6400 have been used on farms for generations. As long as you aren’t in a hurry, they will haul just about anything you can stack on the enormous flatbed. Until recently, these trucks… more»
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Rebadged Jaguar: 1965 Daimler 250
The Daimler 250, technically known as the Daimler 2.5 V8 or V8-250, was produced in England and is largely a Jaguar Mk II but with a V8 engine rather than an inline-6. The car was based on the same… more»
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58k Mile Project: 1972 Lotus Europa Series 2
The Lotus Europa was a mid-engine GT car built by British automobile manufacturer Lotus Cars. The original Europa and its variants were produced between 1966 and 1975, with the Europa 2 materializing about mid-way. These were distinctive sports cars,… more»
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Yard Find: 1954 Ford V8 LaDawri Conquest Project
By the 1950s, advances in fiberglass manufacturing had sparked a frenzy in the car business. The Corvette debuted in fiberglass. British makers climbed aboard the trend with cars like the Lotus, TVR, and Turner. Every car magazine contained tiny,… more»
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Two-for-One: 1952 Hudson Hornet Club Coupe
Hidden in this garage is a promising project. It is an essentially solid 1952 Hudson Hornet Club Coupe. Although it needs work, the included second car should supply many parts required to return it to its former glory. It… more»
