During the 1960s and 1970s, Ford developed a reputation for producing new models in an almost unbelievably short timeframe. The Pinto was a perfect example, with the car going from concept to the showroom in forty-three months, which was… more»
Project Cars
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Well Built Kit Car: 1929 Gazelle
Once we were a nation of builders. Long before the internet was around, and when cable TV consisted of twelve channels, people actually went out to their garages and built things. One of the more popular pastimes for such… more»
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Clone Project: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Owning a genuine 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 can be beyond the reach of many enthusiasts, and that situation is unlikely to change. That is where well-executed clones or tributes step in to fill the void. They offer the… more»
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Dover White Project: 1965 BMW R27
I have a soft spot for vintage BMWs of almost every stripe, and that includes the two-wheeled variety. The post-war years saw BMW emerge as a fledgling company looking to rebound from the devastation of WWII, and its motorcycle… more»
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1 of 326: 1980s Pulse Autocycle
Although the Pulse Autocycle looks a lot like an airplane, it’s technically a motorcycle with three wheels and (usually) a Yamaha drivetrain. Only a few hundred of these were built during the 1980s and it’s likely just a few… more»
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BF Auction: 1961 Volkswagen Samba Deluxe 23-Window
Finding yourself with too many projects and selling one with the finish line in sight can be difficult. However, that is the decision the owner of this 1961 Volkswagen Samba Deluxe 23-Window Bus faced. With the panels and paint… more»
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Free Wheelin! 1979 Ford Bronco XLT
The classic Bronco market has been super hot lately, especially after its re-introduction by Ford in 2020. While first-generations get most of the attention, second-gens are on the rise also. Produced for only two years from 1978 to 1979,… more»
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Solid Restorer: 1973 Ford Bronco
It is often said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, which is undoubtedly true of the classic scene. One person’s interpretation of vehicle condition and originality may vary from another’s. That is the case with this… more»
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Missing Pieces: 1971 BMW 2800CS
We’ve all been there: a project car gets so far only for us to run out of steam and wonder if we’re in it for the long haul. I have long been challenged by the notion that the years… more»
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Giant Drop-Top: 1969 Mercury Marquis Convertible
While it isn’t a hard-and-fast rule, classic convertibles will often fall into two very different categories. Some manufacturers produce models with sporting credentials, like British sports cars and pony cars like the Mustang or Camaro. Other manufacturers prefer the… more»
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Cheap Exotic: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
Sometimes, you see a car listed for sale and it causes you physical discomfort that you can’t bid on it at the moment. This is probably one of the cheapest Corvette ZR-1s we will ever see, as it has… more»
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Needs Some TLC: 1970 Cadillac Convertible
Cadillac DeVille’s, such as this 1970 convertible are among some of the finest-looking cars that the Standard of the World produced, at least in my subjective view. They’re large, luxurious, powerful, and understated. At 225″ in overall length and… more»
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Last Year Split Windshield: 1967 Volkswagen Bus
Growing up near a Volkswagen dealership in the seventies, we saw our fair share of these on the lot and running around the neighborhoods when I was a kid. But how times have changed, and it’s been years since… more»
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Nomad’s Cousin: 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Safari
The 1955-57 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad, a 2-door sport wagon, was a halo car for the GM division. Of the “Tri-Five” Chevies, the Nomad is the most collectible today. But many people forget that Pontiac had their own version… more»
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383 Stroker Equipped: 1970 GMC Jimmy
I always thought that “Jimmy” was an unusual name for GMC’s version of Chevrolet’s K5 Blazer. I guess it works better than calling it a “GMC Jim”, though I suppose if it had been offered with a big-block engine,… more»
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Cheap Gullwing? 1973 Bradley GT II
The GT was perhaps the best-known kit car built by the troubled Bradley Automotive back in its heyday during the 1970s. Most, if not all, were fiberglass bodies attached to a VW Beetle chassis and engine. This example is… more»
