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BF Auction: 1969 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” Ram Air IV

UPDATE – The seller went over and took additional photos of the car, which we’ve added to the gallery below. They’ve also provided us with photos of the title with the car and all the associated paperwork. Due to… more»

Plum Crazy Project! 1970 Dodge Challenger 340

Dodge was the last automaker to debut a “pony car” but it was more than five years after the party had already started. Perhaps it came about because Plymouth wanted a new body for its Barracuda, and Chrysler needed… more»

Nice Grill: 1957 Triumph TR3

I have to admit that I am a traditionalist.  I hate to see an original car butchered up to become a hot rod or some monstrosity of a custom.  Or, worst of all, butchered up and abandoned when the… more»

Big Block Pony Project: 1969 Mustang Boss 429

What an abomination! This 1969 Mustang Boss 429, shown here on eBay, has been treated like it’s any old junk car, left to sit out, and now owned for a year by a person who has decided that he… more»

One-of-One 1955 Michelotti Jaguar XK140 Coupe Project

Appearances can be deceiving. What looks like a mid-60s Maserati is instead a 1955 Jaguar XK140 Special Equipment Coupe with coachwork by Giovanni Michelotti in Italy. It’s a project now, for sale at Bonhams and set to be auctioned… more»

Calling Clark Griswold! 1973 Ford LTD Country Squire

The County Squire was born out of the shift from wood-bodied to steel-bodied wagons in the early 1950s. And would remain part of the Ford lineup for 40 years. None were bigger than the LTD Country Squires of the… more»

Parked For 30 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 RS

A previous owner placed this 1972 Camaro Z28 Rally Sport into storage more than thirty years ago. It recently emerged from hiding and requires a total restoration to return to its former glory. It will be a significant undertaking… more»

Dukes Of Hazard Beater: 1969 Dodge Charger

There are very few cars that are instantly recognizable. The orange 1969 Dodge Charger “General Lee” from The Dukes of Hazard may be one of the most reproduced and replicated television cars of all time. This one can be… more»

Restore or Recycle? BMW 2800CS Shell

If you follow old BMWs to any extent, you already know the E9 chassis cars are fairly pricey in either restored or survivor condition. Even if it’s a project, cars that aren’t terribly rusty still pull a decent number… more»

White Hat Special: 1969 Dodge Charger

One of the sixties Dodge Charger packages that’s kind of a rarity is the White Hat Special, and while the name sounds pretty cool, in reality, it was little more than a seasonal offering where a buyer could group… more»

California Cat: 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE OTS

Once again we confront a barn find Jaguar awaiting its Prince Charming. Here on craigslist is a 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE open two-seater, with an asking price of $55,000. Reviewing the assignment, I thought the ad sounded vaguely familiar,… more»

Pair of Projects: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda

Most folks think of the Ford Mustang as the first “pony car,” but the Plymouth Barracuda beat it to market by 17 days in 1964. The second generation of the small Mopar was winding down in 1969, while its… more»

Needs Saving! 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS

Chevrolet introduced the Impala Super Sport as strictly a performance car in 1961. They sold just 453 copies. The next year, they changed gears and focused the SS on style, and made them available with any powerplant Chevy offered…. more»

Mopar Liquidation! 50+ Muscle Cars and Parts

Behind a tool rental business off Highway 11 in Cleveland, Georgia lies a treasure trove of vintage Mopar muscle. Unfortunately for them, they lost their lease. Fortunately for someone looking for a Mopar project, they are liquidating their collection. Found… more»

Forest Find: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

This 1967 Mustang Fastback has led a less-than-ideal life, having been parked in the woods since 1989. The seller had to fall a few trees to extract it from its resting place. Decades of exposure have taken their toll,… more»

Outdoor Collection: Pontiac Firebird and Chevrolet Chevelles

There are four classic cars sitting outside and under pole barns in the small town of Wylie, Texas which is just northeast of the the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. Three of the four cars are not in running condition…. more»