Franklins are coming out of the woodwork it seems. Just a few days ago we wrote up an Airman, and now here’s an earlier mystery Franklin I can’t identify. Fortunately, these air-cooled cars have a sturdy following. For instance,… more»
Project Cars
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Shelby GT 500 Project: 1967 Ford Mustang
The Shelby Mustang was a high-performance variant of the Ford Mustang, built as a partnership between Ford and Carroll Shelby in 1965-67 and by just Ford in 1968-70. Considered iconic today, the Shelby GT500 was given a huge lift… more»
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It’s Free! 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
Some classic project cars can be so cheap that they seem almost too good to be true. This 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is a prime example because its owner wants to give it away to some lucky person…. more»
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Modern Hemi AAR Clone: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Here’s a Barracuda with a rather unusual vision all the way around, and frankly I’m a bit torn on whether I’m kind of on board with what’s been started here or if it’s making me want to cringe. There’s… more»
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Unfinished Project: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Sometimes it can be challenging to determine whether a classic hits the right note with enthusiasts. A car that ticks the right boxes for one person may leave others feeling cold. There are no such questions with this 1971… more»
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Rare in Red: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Project
Incredibly, this DeLorean DMC-12 was parked for 20 years in what looks like a storage locker. What’s not surprising is that it doesn’t run; what is surprising is the red paint job it sports, covering up the iconic stainless… more»
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Cobra Jet Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Looking to attract more performance-oriented buyers to the Mustang, Ford introduced the Mach 1 model in 1969. Available only in the fastback (aka SportsRoof) body style, nearly 25% of all Mustangs built in its first year were the Mach… more»
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Package Deal: 1971 and 1972 Ford Broncos
Hands up if you like package deals. Yeah, me too. That is an opportunity awaiting someone seeking a First Generation Bronco project. The seller offers a 1971 and 1972 Bronco and a significant collection of parts designed to help… more»
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Winter Project: 1962 Studebaker Champ
I’m often drawn to cars and trucks from some of the less popular American automakers. I’d primarily contribute that to my affinity for the less common, but I maintain they have appeal otherwise. This 1962 Studebaker Champ, for example,… more»
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353 V8 Rum Runner: 1930 Cadillac Eight
Cadillac has the misfortune of introducing its new “Eight” at the time of the Stock Market Crash of 1929, so sales of the new car probably never reached their potential before being discontinued in 1935. The car was named… more»
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End Of The Line: 1966 Studebaker Wagonaire
The end! Yes, an odd way to start a post. What this means, of course, is the end of Studebaker. They shut down their South Bend, Indiana plant in December of ’63 and kept their Hamilton, Ontario operation running… more»
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In-Violet Project: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340
Plymouth’s 1960s compact, the Valiant, was a solid automobile, but it lacked pizzaz. So, Chrysler went about changing that image by creating the Duster in 1970. Though still a Valiant underneath, the fastback body was all-new from the windshield… more»
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Chicken Bus: 1965 Volkswagen Type 2
The iconic VW bus, known officially as the Type 2, began production in 1950. And is still going strong today in its sixth generation. Back when this 1965 edition was new, it was recruited to be a delivery vehicle… more»
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Clean Slate Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The seller says this 1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe has no engine, transmission, rear axle, radiator, grille, front bumper, or any seats. So, what’s not to love? A car like this is the definition of the term “project” in… more»
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Smokey and The Bandit: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
No motion picture probably did more for the popularity of an automobile than Smokey and The Bandit and the Pontiac Trans Am. Sure, there was Bullitt and the Dodge Charger. Or Vanishing Point and the Dodge Challenger. But sales… more»
Porsche Beater: 1960 Devin SS
A few weeks ago, I have the privilege of riding in a Devin D roadster, a car that rides two inches off the ground and is powered by a Porsche Super 90 engine. It was an absolute blast (the… more»
