Step vans originated in the 1930s as a convenience for multi-stop delivery drivers. Ideal for bread, milk, and anything that was delivered frequently on a specific route, these were designed so the driver could easily step in and out… more»
Project Cars
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Twin-Stick! 1963 Rambler American 440 Hardtop
Available in a dizzying array of body styles, including two-door sedans, four-door sedans, two-door convertibles, two-door station wagons, and four-door station wagons, the second-generation Rambler American was a nice upgrade from the previous cars. The seller has this 1963… more»
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Heavy Half Driver: 1979 GMC Sierra Classic
The era of building pickups to get around changing emissions requirements seems like a lifetime ago. It also makes me somewhat nostalgic for an era when manufacturers were seemingly working hard to keep customers top-of-mind by offering a truck… more»
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California Workhorse: 1990 Chevrolet G20 Van
There are few cheaper projects than an old work van. Now, listen: there’s not much in the way of driving enjoyment from a road-holding perspective to be had, but if you want a dirt-cheap to-run vehicle that can be… more»
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Engine-Out Service Done: 1977 Lotus Esprit S1
The Lotus Esprit is the Europa all grown up. The car was conceived in 1971 when Giorgetto Giugiaro and Colin Chapman met to discuss two new projects – one to replace the Elan and one to replace the Europa…. more»
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Genuine Antique? 1975 Datsun B210 2-Door Sedan
The term “antique” is interesting, and its definition changes depending on the object upon which it is assigned. In the automotive world, it is often acknowledged that any car over twenty-five years old qualifies, meaning there are junkyards across… more»
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Hot Rod Single Engine: 1965 Piper 400 Comanche
The first thing you see when Googling for info about the Piper 400 Comanche is that it’s a muscle car with wings. That’s high praise and shapes up with how the seller describes this muscular project plane. The Piper… more»
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Business Billboard: 1958 Ford F-100 Panel Truck
If you want to get attention for your business, having a rolling billboard in the form of a classic vehicle is hard to beat. There is plenty of room for advertising when you have a large surface area like… more»
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Right-Hand-Drive: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
Choosing a first project car can be challenging. There are many factors an enthusiast must balance in the process. These include the buyer’s skill level, the purchase price, available workshop space, parts availability and cost, and the suitability of… more»
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Rare Back Yard Find! 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda
The Barracuda was all-new in 1970 and Plymouth was still heavily committed to building performance-minded cars. The “top dog” was the 426 cubic-Inch V8 with a 4-speed manual transmission. That combination found its way into only 289 ‘Cudas that… more»
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1960 Austin-Healey 3000 Project
This is supposedly an Austin Healey 3000, Mark I, supposedly. At this point, it probably doesn’t matter. The actual year isn’t known either though it’s likely a 1960 model. The seller tells us, “This car is in very bad… more»
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This Bud’s for You! 1937 Diamond T
Diamond T was a storied U.S. brand that built commercial and military trucks, although they tinkered for a while producing automobiles, too. From 1905 to 1967, they assembled all sorts of vehicles for a variety of purposes, including the… more»
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Fresh from the Barn: 1974 Chevrolet Camaro
The Camaro soldiered on in 1974 even though gas prices were on the rise thanks to the then-recent OPEC oil embargo. While buyers were flocking to more efficient cars, folks interested in vehicles like the Camaro held on and… more»
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Retain or Restore? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
It is said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That means we will have readers who look at this 1969 Corvette and wish to preserve its current appearance and custom touches. Others would be horrified by… more»
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318 V8 – No Kidding! 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Yes, you read right. This is a Plymouth ‘Cuda with a 318 cubic inch V8 engine. Not a 340, or a 383, or a 440, and certainly not a 426 Hemi. As the performance market cooled off in 1972,… more»
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Forsaken Project: 1968 AMC AMX
American Motors introduced two new cars in 1968. One was the Javelin, which would do battle in the pony car segment (Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, etc.). The second was the AMX, which was a GT-style hot rod with just… more»
