This 1965 Ford Mustang is well on its way to a quarter of a million miles. That’s because it’s had the same female owner all this time, who still takes it for a spin every couple of weeks. The… more»
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Dual-Quad Project: 1959 DeSoto Sportsman
The 1959 model year was a big one for DeSoto. The company had a huge celebration to recognize its 30-year association with Chrysler. Though more than 46,000 DeSotos were built in 1959, that was fewer than in 1958 (a… more»
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Sportsroof Roller: 1968 Ford Fairlane 500
The mid-size Ford Fairlane was upstaged in 1968 when the Torino model arrived with a higher level of trim and a greater selection of options. After more than 15 years on the Ford payroll, the Fairlane nameplate disappeared after… more»
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Parting Out Party? 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint
The seller is/was parting out this 1964 Ford Falcon 2-door hardtop. But does not mention whether it’s the V8-powered Sprint model, which seems likely. The Sprint brought V8 power to the Falcon, and it was offered for three years… more»
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Some Assembly Required: 1973 Dodge Charger SE 440
The Dodge Charger’s best sales year was not 1968, as most people might think (92,590 units). Instead, it was midway through the third generation in 1973 (119,318). Something in the minor restyling must have struck a positive chord, because… more»
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One Year Only: 1956 DeSoto Firedome Seville
Though Cadillac would get a lot of mileage out of the Seville name, Chrysler used it in 1956 as an upscale version of the DeSoto Firedome, and it came with a Hemi V8. The “Forward Look” Chryslers were in… more»
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35k-Mile One Owner: 1982 Chevrolet Chevette
The Chevrolet Chevette replaced the Vega on the company’s subcompact roster in 1976 (though the Vega would continue through 1977). By comparison, the Chevette was boring compared to the Vega, which had become controversial because of premature rust and… more»
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Inexpensive Project: 1957 LaDawri Conquest
It’s hard to believe that under this swoopy Fiberglass body lies a humble Henry J chassis, but that’s how LaDawri sold kits in the late 1950s. This particular project is listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace for only… more»
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Stored 25 Years: 1967 Ford Mustang
In its second year, the Ford Mustang was the hottest-selling car of 1966. At 607,000 copies, production worked out to nearly 70 cars built every hour, 365 days a year. So, what do you do for an encore in… more»
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Rare 3-Speed Roller: 1971 Dodge Super Bee
The Super Bee was Dodge’s corporate response to the Plymouth Road Runner. Launched in 1968, it was based on the mid-size Coronet. But it had a shorter life than its Plymouth’s cousin, being on the roster for only four… more»
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Dusty Blackbird: 1957 Ford Thunderbird Project
Sometimes I wonder how many waiting-to-be-awakened-and-restored two seater Thunderbirds are out there. Still squirreled away in a garage or a barn and gathering dust and cobwebs like this 1957 Baby ‘Bird. The seller, Kevin, gives us very little information… more»
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Cheap Shoebox: 1950 Ford Custom
Ford’s first post-war redesign was the Custom, introduced near the end of the turbulent forties decade. Its fresh, streamlined styling featured slab-sides and was considered somewhat radical for the period. However, as it aged, the car’s appearance was deemed… more»
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Funky Project: 1964 DKW F11
Weary of your Wartburg? Tired of your Trabant? If you’re ready to divorce your current two-stroke, we have another option: this 1964 DKW F11 is in restoration-ready condition, with an engine that turns and most of its parts still… more»
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Solid Foundation: 1955 Lincoln Capri Project
For most of the 1950s, the Capri was Lincoln’s upscale version of the Cosmopolitan (though there was nothing pedestrian about that model). The Continental eventually replaced it when that brand was resurrected. The seller has a nice project from… more»
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Project Exposed: 1971 Volvo 1800E
What you see is what you get with this project 1971 Volvo 1800E. It’s listed for sale here on Craigslist and is located in Santa Clara, California. The seller has included enough pictures to give you a good idea… more»
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Barn Bound 54 Years: 1940 Dodge Business Coupe
The D14 was a one-year Dodge model in 1940 and was called the Luxury Liner series. Body styles included 2- and 4-door sedans, convertibles, station wagons, a limousine (!) – and a business coupe, like the seller’s car. This… more»
