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Same Owner 45 Years: 1968 Jaguar E-Type

While some sellers of project cars may use bikini-clad models to sell their wares, this 1968 Jaguar XKE E-Type roadster is offered with a man you do not what to trifle with behind the wheel. Well, that’s my impression… more»

Incredible Interior! 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger

A new broad grille without the center divider was a revised feature of the 1972 Dart lineup and it would be the last year for the cool but contentious “Demon” model. This one isn’t a Demon but a Swinger,… more»

1-of-33? 1959 Jaguar XK 150S Fixed-Head Coupe

British sports cars retain a strong following in the classic community, especially if those vehicles wear the Jaguar badge. The interest increases enormously if the car in question is a rare version. That is the case with this 1959… more»

Compact Muscle Project: 1969 Dodge Dart GTS

Dodge offered three muscle cars in the late 1960s, two of which are well known and a third lesser so. In the mid-size arena, there was the Charger R/T and the Coronet R/T, while in the compact sector Dodge… more»

Rare 318/3-Speed: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible

While 1970 Plymouth Barracuda production amounted to 48,867 vehicles, only 125 were the Convertible variant featuring the 318ci V8 coupled to a three-speed manual transmission. Our feature Barracuda is one of those cars and is a solid driver that… more»

Diamond in the Rough: 1970 Lotus Elan +2 Project

The two-seat Lotus Elan – conceived by Colin Chapman – was a thrilling car when it was introduced in 1962. A lightweight fiberglass body with a twin cam engine developed by Harry Mundy (of Facel fame), the Elan could… more»

428 Cobra Jet: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Some enthusiasts hesitate when confronted with the prospect of taking on another person’s unfinished project, and their feelings are understandable. However, when the vehicle in question is this 1970 Mustang Mach 1, there should be no such qualms. The… more»

Field Find: 1973 Puma GTE Spyder

If you went looking for a Puma, you could find the four-legged variety, according to Wikipedia as follows “they are highly adaptive and can be found in a large variety of habitats, including forests, tropical jungle, grasslands, and even… more»

Nothing But a Shell: 1970 Mustang Mach 1 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air

Does it seem like what you get when you buy a project car is becoming less and less with each passing day? Will we be down to acquiring a sheet-metal section with a VIN number and one dented front… more»

Custom Boatwagon: 1960 Hydrodyne Car

Is it a car? Is it a boat? Is it something in between? Well, you’re right on all counts, basically, if you decide that you can’t live without this unusual creation that involves taking a perfectly happy Hydrodyne boat… more»

Donated To Charity: 1973 Ford Ranchero

Ford pioneered the “gentlemen’s pickup” in 1957 with the Ranchero. Based on the company’s 2-door station wagon, the product was more “civilized” that the F100 or other Ford trucks. Though different platforms and sizes were used over the years,… more»

Super Solid 1951 Chevrolet Panel Truck

Here is a very solid project for someone, at what, so far, appears to be a reasonable price. It’s a 1951 Chevrolet Panel Delivery work-in-progress on eBay in Sacramento, California. The bidding is at $4,550 with seven days to… more»

Running Light Project: “1964.5” Ford Mustang

Although Ford Mustangs built before the Fall of 1964 are often referred to as 1964 ½ models, the reality is that all of them produced before the 1966 model year were titled as 1965s. So, when the seller refers… more»

Golden Lion Project: 1959 Chrysler Saratoga

With the launch of the “Forward Look” design in 1957, Chrysler brought back the Saratoga name to use on its middle-grade of new automobiles. Each of them wore a golden lion medallion that signified the new V8 hardware under… more»

Garage Find: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport

Ford’s Mustang had a two-year head start on the rest of Detroit in terms of sporty compacts that would become known as “pony cars”. GM couldn’t respond until 1966, and American Motors did in 1967. Chrysler was already in… more»

Wants New Home: 1970 Volkswagen Single Cab

While the Volkswagen is known in collector circles as one of the simplest vehicles ever made, the language used by VW enthusiasts to describe the myriad iterations of VW is complicated. Type 1 generally refers to the Beetle, Ghia,… more»

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