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Welding Skills Needed: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS

And now for another installment of “What in the Sam Hill happened?” this time to a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro convertible. Said to be a true Rally Sport model, the seller suggests, “The car is a pretty big project, needing… more»

$65,000 Worth Of Cool: The Highwayman Truck

So apparently, there’s a TV show that I don’t know about. How did this happen? I watch Knight Rider every day that I’m not on the road and this custom (did I even have to say that this is… more»

Stalled Project: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

The seller located this 1970 Plymouth Road Runner squirreled away in the back of a body shop. It occupied that spot for many years, and they purchased it, planning to return it to its former glory. However, with two… more»

Crew Cab Project: 1968 Dodge “D” Series

Dodge redesigned their trucks in 1961 and came up with a platform that would see several revisions through 1993. The 4-door crew cab like the seller’s pickup joined the lineup in 1962 and would prove popular for job-site transportation…. more»

Driving Project: 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop Sport Coupe

With Tri-Five Chevrolet’s commanding a premium in the classic market, sometimes enthusiasts need to consider alternatives if they crave a project car wearing the Bel Air badge. That is the opportunity presented by this 1954 model. It is a… more»

No Reserve: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible

Although it is by no means a hard-and-fast rule, bidding on eBay auctions can be pretty subdued until the end draws near. The action usually heats up in the final hours as the serious players make their moves. When… more»

A Humble Start: 1962 Oldsmobile F85

Oldsmobile hit homerun after homerun with their F85/Cutlass series, even earning top sales honors in 1977. But I have to tell you that if I cover another ’70-’72 Cutlass I might have to strangle myself. Always popular no doubt,… more»

Project Hiatus: 1952 Jaguar XK120 Fixed Head Coupe

The Jaguar XK120 was introduced at Earl’s Court in 1948. It was a sensation, catapulting the British car industry to an unprecedented level of success. With a body influenced by pre-war French coupes such as the Talbot Lago, the… more»

Split Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

It took 10 years for Chevy to redesign its sports car, the Corvette, but it was worth the wait. Also co-termed Stingray for the first time, the 1963 ‘Vette was a vast improvement over its predecessors and the public… more»

Worth Saving? 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS

With so many cool offerings throughout the sixties under their belt, it’s not an easy task for me to try and pick a favorite Chevrolet Impala SS, but if I could narrow it down to three it would likely… more»

Stored 35 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The 1965 Ford Mustang arrived early and was sometimes called a 1964½. The 1970 Chevy Camaro arrived late and was sometimes called a 1970½. But both were titled as 1965 and 1970 models, respectively. This 1970 Camara Z28 was… more»

No Reserve, Three Owners: 1957 Borgward Isabella Sedan

In 1929, Carl Borgward combined several companies, which themselves were already combinations, into his eponymous Borgward Group. He was making three-wheeled cars quite successfully, later turning to conventional four-wheelers – sometimes labeled Hansa, sometimes Lloyd, sometimes Goliath, and sometimes… more»

Unfinished Project: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro LT Z28

Sometimes an enthusiast will unintentionally find themselves the owner of a classic. That is the story with this 1973 Camaro LT Z28. The seller located it two years ago while searching for a ’58 Impala project. The Camaro had… more»

All Original Barn Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

There is a fear quietly lurking within the classic community that the supply of genuine barn find projects will eventually trickle to a halt. However, vehicles like this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air prove that there are still some hidden… more»

Long-Stored Drop Tops: ’84 VW Rabbit and ’88 VW Cabriolet

I had a friend reach out to me recently and ask if the MK1 Volkswagen Cabriolet was a smart investment in terms of being a future classic. It was a tough question because while I find them charming and… more»

Roller Coaster: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon

As basically a blank slate, this 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon is crying out for some smaller bumpers, not to mention a drivetrain to fill in the gaping hole where the existing drivetrain would have been. The seller has… more»

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