If you asked ten people, you would undoubtedly receive ten different answers if they were tasked with defining the perfect project. That is because each will view the term “perfect” differently, depending on their tastes and goals with a… more»
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Let’s Make A Deal: 1956 Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe
After the smashing success of the XK120, Jaguar updated the model in 1954, creating the XK140. This evolution was designed to please American drivers since the US was Britain’s most important export market by far. Changes included moving the… more»
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Tri-Five Project: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The Chevy Nomad “sport wagon” was inspired by a 1954 Corvette-based concept car. A two-door station wagon, it shared no sheet metal with other Chevrolet wagons from behind the cowl. Produced between 1955 and 1957, it met with a… more»
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Parked For 20 Years: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
Sales figures confirm that 1966 was the best year for the First Generation Mustang, with 607,568 buyers parking one in their driveway. The lowest-selling variant was the Fastback, which accounted for 35,698 cars, or 5.9% of total sales. This… more»
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Coming or Going? 1974 Dodge Polara
In the 1970s, Chrysler products would be popular with police organizations across the country. It seemed like everywhere you looked, you saw a full-size Dodge or Plymouth set up as a “bubble gum machine” with its flashing lights and… more»
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Out of Storage: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Chevrolet’s sports car, the Corvette, was redesigned in 1968 along the lines of the Mako Shark show car. It was an instant success, and the new body would be used through 1982. Changes were few per year until 1973… more»
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Pair ‘O Brits: 1950 and 1951 MG TD Package
If one is good, two must be better. Here on craigslist is a package deal on two MG TDs, with an asking price of $12,000, cash only. The blue 1950 car has an engine and transmission with documents including… more»
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Good Running Project: 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile rolled the dice in 1966 by introducing a personal luxury automobile that was mechanically different from its competitors. It was the first U.S.-produced front-wheel-drive car since the Cord 810/812 in 1937. It would use a transaxle version of… more»
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Rollin’ Rollin’ Rollin’: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Stalled projects come in all shapes and sizes, and the work required can sometimes prove overwhelming. The previous owner of this 1980 Chevrolet Corvette commenced its restoration eight years ago, but it stalled early. It has sat exposed to… more»
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Original Paint: 1967 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
Post-war British sports cars developed a reputation for providing an engaging driving experience, but most proved sadly lacking in the power department. Jaguar rewrote the rules with its E-Type, producing a sports car capable of hitting 150mph. The E-Type… more»
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Stored 40 Years: 1950 Buick Super
The Super was a popular Buick entry from 1940 to 1958, with a break in production during World War II. It was a hybrid vehicle (no, not like you think), sharing the longer wheelbase of the top-line Roadmaster with… more»
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Driving Project: 1951 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
For those considering a first project build, a classic Pickup from the 1950s can be the ideal choice. Locating parts is rarely a problem, while the simple engineering and construction techniques mean that the owner can usually complete many… more»
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Rebuilt 454: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Sometimes you need to look closely at a classic car to determine whether all the puzzle pieces are present to create something genuinely special. This 1971 Corvette seems to tick most of the boxes. It is a rock-solid vehicle… more»
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7k Miles? 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
I’ve got a hunch many of our readers may be thinking the same thing I was upon first glance of this 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback, regarding how a car that initially looks like it’s been through the wringer… more»
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Testing The Waters: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Let’s get the ALL-CAPS section of the ad out of the way first. The owner of this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air isn’t interested in actually selling his car for cash, but rather is testing the waters (as he puts… more»
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Forgotten Outdoor Find: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Introduced in 1967, the Chevy Camaro would prove to be a worthy adversary to Ford’s immensely popular Mustang. And would even outsell it on a few occasions, the first being in 1977 after Ford had reinvented their pony car… more»
