Pantera in Italian stands for “panther” and that’s the name that De Tomaso gave its new mid-engine sports car in 1971. The cars had power supplied by Ford and they were sold by Lincoln-Mercury dealers in the U.S. through… more»
Project Cars
Jul 22, 2024 • Auctions • 24 Comments
BF Auction: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Update: The seller has pulled the reserve! Restoration projects sometimes stall before they start, which is the case with this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air-2-Door Sedan. The owner’s father fell in love with the car when he saw it on… more»
Jul 22, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Cheap Garage Find: 1976 Triumph TR7
Most people love the Triumph TR6. The same can’t be said for its younger brother, the TR7, though. Why is that? Period reviews praised it and it was a much more usable design. Maybe it was the wedge shape… more»
Jul 22, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1927 Ford Model T Pickup
The Ford Model T was one of the first and most successful production vehicles. Launched in 1909, nearly 15 million copies were built before it was retired in 1927. Their affordability was key to the Model T’s success, and… more»
Jul 22, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Solid Yard Find: 1967 Ford Bronco
Hiding under this cover is one of the stars of the current classic market. This 1967 Ford Bronco has occupied this spot for years but hasn’t suffered unduly from the experience. It is a rock-solid project candidate that deserves… more»
Jul 22, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Project With A Rebuilt Engine: 1968 Saab 96
Like most of you, I actively look for dozens of specific cars for sale online, and the offbeat Saab 96 is one of them. There’s something appealing about its functional shape, sheer quirkiness, and storied rally history with daring… more»
Jul 21, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Turbo Drop-Top: No Reserve 2004 Volvo C70 Convertible
Volvo spent decades establishing a reputation for producing some of the safest cars on the planet. Besides its legendary P1800 range, it hadn’t offered many genuinely sporting vehicles until the 240 Turbo hit showrooms for the 1981 model year…. more»
Jul 21, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Running Convertible Project: 1967 Oldsmobile 442
The 442 debuted in 1964 as Oldsmobile joined others in the GM stable in the mid-size muscle car market. It was an option on the Cutlass until 1968 when it finally became a series of its own. 442 or… more»
Jul 21, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Real Barn Find: 1970 Ford Torino GT Project
Muscle cars were still a healthy segment in the market when Ford introduced the Torino in 1968, which started life as a more nicely trimmed Fairlane, with a GT version available right from the get-go. The car got a… more»
Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Garage Dweller: 1961 Ford Anglia 105E Deluxe
Ford’s Anglia began life in 1939, a typically British bull-nosed saloon equipped with an aging sidevalve engine. Until 1953, the car was nearly unchanged – the new design for that year was only sheet-metal deep. A few improvements had… more»
Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Loads of Patina! 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Half-Ton
The 3100 was part of Chevrolet’s Advance-Design Series launched after World War II. The same trucks were marketed as the New Design at GMC. The first was available in June 1947, and production continued into early 1955. The 3100… more»
Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Cheap Project: Rust-Free 1965 Ford Mustang
If you scour the usual online website for a First Generation Mustang project candidate, you will be spoiled for choice. With Ford producing 559,451 examples of its iconic pony car during that model year, there will inevitably be plenty… more»
Jul 20, 2024 • Auctions • 11 Comments
BF Auction: 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air
This 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air ticks many of the right boxes for enthusiasts seeking a project candidate. It is complete and features a healthy V8 under the hood, plus a range of new parts! While it needs the rest… more»
Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Still in the Barn: 1964 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup
The C/K Series of GM pickups debuted in 1960 with versions of both offered by Chevrolet and GMC. The “C” designation simply meant 2-wheel drive while “K” stood for 4-wheel drive. Across four generations, these popular trucks were available… more»
Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare Sportwagon: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet never manufactured a station wagon or “shooting brake” version of its popular Corvette sports car. But Corvette enthusiast John Greenwood did, mostly as kits to be installed by others. They were based on the popular C3 Corvettes of… more»
Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Hangar Find: 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda
Aston Martin paired up with Lagonda in 1947 – two small-batch makers occupying the luxury niche. After the merger, the Lagonda nameplate was usually cycled into the production mix when Aston Martin offered a sedan to buyers. This car… more»
