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Rusty Roller: $2,850 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Chevrolet sold more than 1.5 million cars in 1957 – and they may be the most-sought-after of the “Tri-Five” Chevies today. The Sport Coupe is at the top of the list, along with the convertible and Nomad Sport Wagon…. more»

1971 Pontiac Firebird 455 HO Project

Want to grab one of the last great factory muscle cars of the original era? This 1971 Pontiac Trans Am 455 HO might be your next project. You can see it here on ebay, where it has a somewhat… more»

Worth Restoring? 1967 Pontiac GTO Project

When shopping for a classic to restore, condition is always a key factor to consider, and one of the most important things to ponder before making a purchase commitment.  It’s not uncommon for some sellers to post autos that… more»

Rough Rare Drop-Top: 1968 Plymouth GTX

The GTX was Plymouth’s upscale mid-size muscle car offered between 1967 and 1971. It was the companion to the more budget-conscious Road Runner, which arrived in 1968. GTXs are far rarer today, especially as convertibles, as only 1,026 were… more»

Flair Bird Project: 1966 Ford Thunderbird

When the Ford Thunderbirds dropped the 2-seat format, they became known as “Square Birds” (1958-60). That generation was followed by the “Bullet Birds” of 1961-63. The next iteration, including the seller’s 1966 T-Bird, was sometimes dubbed the “Flair Birds”,… more»

Stored 20 Years: 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback

Even when the Ford Mustang was still in its infancy, the design team was already planning to give the car a bump up in size.  One objective was to allow for a big block to fit under the hood,… more»

Unfinished Business: 1973 Chevrolet El Camino SS 454

Except for two years (1959-60), Chevrolet’s El Camino pickup was based on the mid-size Chevelle/Malibu (1964-87). That included the Colonnade era of GM intermediates (1973-77) that proved to be quite popular. Sporting new paint, we’re told this 1973 El… more»

Dusty Barn Find: No Reserve 1966 Ford Mustang

We sometimes must delve below the surface to discover the true worth of a project candidate. Take this 1966 Ford Mustang as a prime example. It is a dusty barn find that has sat for years. However, it is… more»

Cheap F-Body Project: 1976 Pontiac Firebird

Demand in the marketplace for the second-generation Pontiac Firebird seems as strong as ever, with even nice condition base model cars exchanging hands for some good money nowadays.  It’s going to take an engine and other work before this… more»

351 V8 4-Speed Project: 1964 Ford Ranchero

Ford introduced the Ranchero in 1957 as a pickup based on the company’s 2-door station wagon. They shifted gears in 1960 and built the Ranchero on the new Falcon compact platform through 1965. This seller has a ’64 Ranchero… more»

Rat Rod Candidate? 1955 Buick Special

Well, it’s old and I suppose it’s special, but a 1955 Buick Special four-door sedan isn’t exactly what springs to mind when I hear the term “rat rod” bandied about. Regardless, that’s one suggestion emanating from the seller of… more»

Stored 30 Years: 1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville

Some auto styling fads seem to fade away about as quickly as they emerge, but one that stuck around for a while was the tailfin, which was most popular during the 1950s and early 1960s.  Designers tried to outdo… more»

Cheapest of Wheels: 1991 Chevrolet Corsica

The Corsica was the latest front-wheel-drive compact car to emerge from Chevrolet in the 1980s. From 1987 to 1995, nearly 1.6 million of them ventured out on the highways, yet when was the last time you recall seeing one?… more»

Project Potential: 1962 Chevrolet Impala Coupe

This 1962 Chevrolet Impala coupe, listed here on eBay and located in the Detroit area, is being offered as a project vehicle with a clean title and plenty of included parts. While not yet ready for prime time, this… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1975 Chevrolet Nova

This 1975 Chevy Nova in Junction City, Kansas, might be rough, but the seller was able to get it running. They don’t want to see it sit in this field any longer, so they are offering it here as… more»

Project Potential: 1986 Chevy Camaro Z28 Roller

Not every third-generation Camaro is a survivor—or even a runner—but for the right person, this 1986 Z28 listed here on craigslist could be the start of a build, a source of needed parts, or even a restoration challenge. Bought… more»

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