The Hornet replaced the American in 1970 as American Motors’ compact car offering. Less boxy and roomier than its predecessor, the Hornet would be a mainstay in the AMC lineup through 1977, after which it would morph into the… more»
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Parts Car or Restore? 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider
The Alfa Romeo Spider (also known as a “Graduate”) has long been a staple of the affordable sports car scene. You can get into one of the two-seater convertibles in respectable driver condition for well under $15,000. In today’s… more»
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Running Project: 1958 Ford Fairlane
Beginning in 1955, the Fairlane became the top-tier car at Ford, taking its name from the Dearborn, Michigan estate of Henry himself. Across seven generations, the Fairlane nameplate was used through 1970. With a redesign in 1957, the autos… more»
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Cherry Red on Red: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster
The iconic Ford Model A could be had in several body styles, from coupes to phaetons, trucks to sedans, cabriolets to roadsters. For the sporting set, a roadster was the clear choice. Here on craigslist is a 1929 Ford… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1997 Bentley Turbo RL
In the UK, Bentleys and Rolls-Royces litter alley ways and used car lots like we might see Lincolns and Hummers here. However, in the states, most Bentley and Rolls-Royce models are still generally sought after, especially if it’s a… more»
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Ratrod or Restore? 1946 Chevrolet Short Bed Pickup
Decisions, decisions! The new owner of this 1946 Chevrolet ½-ton Pickup will face a few because there are plenty of paths they could choose to follow in their build. Its rock-solid nature means the panels only require basic massaging… more»
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Ahead of Its Time: 1936 Cord 810 Westchester
The 1936-37 Cords were advanced for their time. The 810/812 were the first domestic, mass-produced automobiles offered with front-wheel drive. Their styling was unique, and plans were to build as many as 1,000 of these a month, but the… more»
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Chopped Custom! 1958 Studebaker Silver Hawk
With a chopped top, chopped up floor boards, and ’80s turbine wheels, this winged beast seeks a new owner with the vision and economic fortitude to power this (presumably) one-of-a-kind custom over the finish line. The top chop on… more»
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Ex-Parts Car Project: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5 V8 Coupe
It doesn’t exactly fill you with a lot of confidence when someone describes a car as a Barn Find and an ex-parts car. However, it seems like although it was a parts car, very few parts were actually removed… more»
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Unfinished Business: 1972 Buick Riviera
Buick joined the personal luxury car ranks in 1963 with the Riviera. Sales in the 1960s would peak at 50,000 units and then drop off. Buick redesigned the cars in 1971 thinking they would find new magic with distinctive… more»
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Solid Project: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
If you’re like me, you have compiled a long list of classics you’d park in your garage if money and space were no object. One of mine would be an early First Generation Mustang Fastback because I believe they… more»
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Three-On-The-Tree Again! 1961 Ford Sunliner
Two weeks ago, we featured this 1968 Ford Custom with a tree-on-the tree-manual shift – a common gear-shifting arrangement used up into the seventies. Today, we’re going to back it up seven years and also let some sun shine… more»
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Batch of Brits: Three Lotus Elites
As if one Lotus was not trouble enough, here’s a guy with three of the most under-doggy 1970s Lotus cars ever created. On craigslist are this set of Elites – two 1974s and one 1976. The package deal is… more»
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Fresh Paint: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Some project cars leave me scratching my head, and this 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is one such vehicle. The seller sank a considerable sum into its panels and paint but chose to part with it when it emerged from the… more»
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Numbers Matching: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
The Burt Reynolds movie Smokey and the Bandit debuted in May 1977 (the same month as Star Wars). One of two things happened that summer: either the hot black Pontiac Trans Am helped sell movie tickets (and popcorn) or… more»
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Beep Beep: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
There is no mistaking a 1971 to 1974 Plymouth Road Runner as a muscle car. However, many would argue that this car’s best days are behind it due to the toll that rust has taken on the body. Located… more»
