Some project cars come to market ready for a second chance, while others arrive as donors—vehicles whose value lies in the pieces they can give to keep other classics alive. This 1965 Mercedes-Benz 220SE coupe, listed on eBay and… more»
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Come Take A Look: No Reserve 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
Can a ’66 Corvette be a practical daily driver? The original owner thought so; according to the seller, he drove it to work back in the 1960s when it was new. It’s now on the third owner, whose friend… more»
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Can’t Bear to Crush: 1970 Pontiac GTO
Deciding when a classic has reached the point of no return is a tough call, especially when the vehicle is as desirable as a 1970 Pontiac GTO. It is a sad sight, as time has taken a heavy toll… more»
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LS Swap? 1970 Chevrolet Nova
Let me be the first to say I understand and agree with the seller’s logic that this 1970 Chevrolet Nova seems like a prime candidate to be turned into something more special than how it was born. Dropping a… more»
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No Reserve: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
If you compiled a list of the ten most influential cars of the 20th Century, the Ford Model T and the original Volkswagen Beetle would make the grade. They may have emerged from opposite sides of the globe and… more»
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True 242-Code Survivor: 1966 Pontiac GTO Project
Every now and then, a real-deal GTO surfaces with the kind of backstory that reminds you why these cars still matter. Listed here on eBay, this 1966 Pontiac GTO is exactly that—a true 242-code car with a clean title,… more»
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Real S-Code: 1967 Ford Mustang GT 390 Project
This 1967 Ford Mustang fastback listed on eBay checks several important boxes for serious Mustang enthusiasts, starting with the fact that it is confirmed as a real fastback and a factory S-code car. Originally, this Mustang left the factory… more»
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Turbo Fox Project: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO
Most of the Fox-era Mustang excitement stems from those with a V8 under the hood, but Ford offered a different sort of pony from 1984 through 1986 that was also a fine performer, featuring just half the number of… more»
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Rare Drop-Top: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa
The Chevy Corvair got a new lease on life in 1965 with a new layout, hoping to distance itself from safety concerns coming from crusader Ralph Nader. Gone were the handling problems that caught Ralph’s attention, and sales improved,… more»
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Just Needs Cosmetic Love: 1978 Chevrolet LUV
The Chevy LUV (an acronym for “Light Utility Vehicle”) was a small pickup made in Japan by Isuzu. Chevrolet imported it for several years until their own S-10 compact truck was on the market in the early 1980s. The… more»
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Fastback Project: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
Though the Ford Mustang is credited with starting the “pony car” movement, it was named after, Plymouth got there first. 17 days before the Mustang was unveiled at the New York World’s Fair in April 1964, Plymouth began selling… more»
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Solid Stalled Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
It isn’t unusual for project builds to stall, but this 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 has sat longer than most. Its lack of significant rust makes it a prime candidate for restoration, and it could look stunning once returned… more»
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Richard Petty Tribute: 1974 Dodge Challenger
Whether it’s details about a travel destination, stock market advice, or even wondering who won the first World Series, it’s a rare occurrence when this old kid can’t find more than enough information on the internet to satisfy whatever… more»
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No Reserve: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
In Henry Howard’s translation of an epigram from Roman author Martial, we are reminded to be “contented with thine own estate.” That’s good advice, but it’s hard to follow when one doesn’t have a big 1960s Pontiac in the… more»
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Real Woody! 1928 Chevrolet Wagon
Whether I’m shopping for furniture or a new floor, finding functional or decorative items still made of real wood seems to be a rarity nowadays. Even in the heyday of the woodsy-trimmed station wagons from the sixties and seventies,… more»
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Nova Alternative: 1973 Pontiac Ventura
Among the seventies GM X-Body platform offerings, the Chevrolet Nova generally seems to receive more attention than all the others combined, which is easy to grasp since it remains such a well-known and desirable auto. However, that car’s corporate… more»
