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Winged Project: 1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

Maybe my eyes are deceiving me but this bat-winged 1959 Chevrolet Impala convertible looks like it’s sagging in its middle. And if it’s not, it probably should be. And the seller reminds us, “If you’re looking at ad you… more»

1968 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Project

What will it cost to complete? That’s the whole question about this 1968 Mustang convertible. It’s available here on eBay with a bid sitting at $16,300 and just over a day left to jump. The winner will need to… more»

Restore or Pass? 1968 Dodge Charger

After a slow start in 1966-67, sales of the Dodge Charger took off with the redesign of 1968. From 1968 to 1970, the Charger was one of the hottest cars on the market, accounting for 96,000 copies in ‘68… more»

Motor, Seats, Frame: 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 S

In the late 1920s, Alfa Romeo was just a teenager, advancing into the road car market with the likes of the Torpedo and into racing with the P2 Grand Prix. The company racked up such a string of race… more»

Needs Finishing: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe

The word “icon” is one of the most overused in the classic world, but there are few better to describe the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe. The C3 is probably the most recognizable Corvette within and outside North… more»

396 V8 4-Speed Project: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS

Chevrolet almost had a miss on their hands when they introduced the Super Sport in 1961. It was strictly about performance and only a few hundred Impalas were built that way. The company changed its strategy in 1962 by… more»

1 of 1,100: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle

The Chevelle was a new car in 1964, filling a void between the full-size Impala/Bel Air/Biscayne and the compact Chevy II/Nova. It would become an extremely popular part of the Chevrolet line-up, selling more than 370,000 copies in its… more»

Too Good to be True? 1975 Porsche 911 Targa

These days, you can usually identify a scam a mile away. We’ve all gotten better at seeing the flaky language; the terrible photos; the laughable asking price. But that doesn’t mean deals don’t exist, or that there are realistic… more»

GTO Judge Tribute! 1972 Pontiac LeMans Sport

Pontiac did not offer a GTO convertible in 1972, but this 1972 Pontiac LeMans Sport convertible came pretty close. Its original Endura bumper and hood snorkels would have shouted “GTO” from a distance, and a later owner upped the… more»

Pair of Indy Pace Cars: 1979 Ford Mustangs

The Ford Mustang had the honor of pacing the field at the Indianapolis 500 about six weeks after its introduction in 1964. 15 years would pass before that happened again, this time with the new Fox body the Mustang… more»

One Year Model: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL

The W113 Mercedes-Benz is one of the prettier convertibles the company has made, and after years of living in the shadow of the 300SL roadster, it has finally emerged as a very collectible classic. This example is desirable for… more»

401 Equipped! 1971 AMC Javelin SST

OK, how about a show of hands, AMC Javelin gen-one (’68-’70) or AMC Javelin gen-two (’71-’74)? I’ve always preferred gen-one but I’m willing to be persuaded otherwise. The persuasion today is courtesy of a 1971 Javelin in SST trim…. more»

Project or Parts? 1973 AMC Javelin

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The current owner of this 1973 AMC Javelin suggests it would be an ideal candidate for a project or parts car. I believe it deserves better than that second option due… more»

French Flair: Renault Caravelle Project or Parts

In the late 1950s, Pierre Dreyfus, head of Renault, was vacationing in Florida. He noticed the popularity of the VW Beetle and its sister, the Karmann Ghia. Meanwhile, Renault dealers were begging for a car with a sporty demeanor… more»

No Reserve: 1955 Ford Thunderbird Project

Restoration projects can stall for many reasons, with the project vehicle remaining untouched for months or years. In the case of this 1955 Ford Thunderbird, the duration is measured in decades. A previous owner commenced the meticulous disassembly of… more»

Unibody Luxury: 1968 Chrysler Imperial Crown

The Imperial was the top Chrysler product from its birth in 1926. Wanting to compete better against Lincoln and Cadillac, the company spun off Imperial into its own make and division in 1955. Imperial would see new or modified… more»

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