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Perfect Restoration Candidate? 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II

The seller of this 1963 Chevrolet Chevy II believes his car is in near-perfect shape for a restoration, and also thinks it’s a great candidate for a muscle car project.  I’d have to agree that there’s plenty of potential… more»

Mechanic’s Special: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon

General Motors began a “rightsizing” (aka downsizing) campaign in 1977 to field more fuel-efficient automobiles. The full-size models came first, and the mid-size A-bodies the following year. This included the 1978-79 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon, which was a two and… more»

Ferrari Looks Without The Price: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette

Adding a Ferrari body kit to a Chevrolet Corvette might not appeal to everybody, but you’ve got to admit it’s an inexpensive way to spruce up the looks of a C4, and a touch that’s bound to get lots… more»

Turbo Project: 1986 Dodge Shelby Charger

When the Charger returned to Dodge dealers for a fifth generation in 1981, buyers were seeing the most significant changes in the car’s history, including the first front-wheel-drive platform.  Based on the Omni 024, which had appeared a couple… more»

Bold Brute! 1969 AMC SC/Rambler

Originally intended as a 500 unit halo model to generate some buzz, AMC’s SC/Rambler wore a bold and patriotic color scheme and backed up that flash with a 390 V8, Hurst shifter, and more. This 1969 AMC SC/Rambler in… more»

Topper Included! 1971 Dodge D100

The Big Three always had a tendency to hold onto truck designs for long periods; planned obsolescence was a concept that only the passenger car side of the business could apparently afford. Therefore, during the Dodge “Sweptline” period of… more»

Tow It Out: Lamborghini Countach Replica

For some reason, I am attracted to old kit cars that are completed to a reasonable degree of quality. I can’t claim with any certainty that this Lamborghini Countach replica was built to exacting quality standards, but I do… more»

440-Equipped: 1960 Plymouth Suburban Station Wagon

When you scrutinize his designs, Virgil Exner could rarely be described as subtle. The man who gave the automotive world the “forward-look” philosophy penned this 1960 Plymouth Suburban Station Wagon. Its bold lines guarantee that it will turn heads,… more»

No Reserve: 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit Diesel Pickup

Volkswagen released the Golf Mk I as its replacement for the venerable Beetle in 1974. It proved to be a showroom success, with the Golf remaining an integral part of the company’s range ever since. Marketed in North America… more»

Solid Driver: 1973 Plymouth Gold Duster

This 1973 Plymouth Duster has quite a few good points to consider, not the least being that it’s affordably priced at $6,500.  Stepping up to the Gold Duster trim level included extras such as stripes on the sides and… more»

Factory 440/4-Speed Project: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T

After taking a peek at this 1970 Dodge Charger R/T, some potential buyers might become deterred quickly by the amount of visible body rust here, and there’s certainly plenty.  However, this one appears quite a bit more solid down… more»

“The World’s Best Three-Wheeler”: 1958 Coronet

Advertisers sometimes still take liberties with the truth (have you seen the fake overacting on infomercials lately?) despite there being at least some modicum of laws now to ward against false advertising. This 1958 Coronet three-wheeler, once advertised as… more»

Flood Victim: 1969 Ford Torino Talladega 428 CJ

Unless I knew the severity and all of the details first, a flood auto isn’t typically one I’d be real keen on considering as a project.  That’s an unfair assumption, as a soaked car isn’t something I’ve had any… more»

“Big Turbo!” 1988 Suzuki Jimny

Beefy tires and a fresh paint job show well on this refurbished and upgraded 4×4, but that’s just the start. The 1988 Suzuki Jimny in Mesa, Arizona left the factory with a turbo and hood-scoop and later gained a… more»

Rare 5-Speed: 1989 Ford Thunderbird SC

As someone who grew up in the Northeast, and began dabbling in project cars while living in New England, I am quite accustomed to rust. In fact, one might say that my threshold for rust is quite high, and… more»

Running Project: 1971 Chevelle Malibu

Chevrolet treated the 1971 Chevelle to a styling refresh, its third since a redesign of the A-body intermediate in 1968. Gone were the dual headlights the Chevelle had carried from Day 1, replaced by large, singular peepers on each… more»

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