The 1974 model year was a dismal one for the U.S. auto industry given the growing impact of the OPEC oil embargo on thirsty car sales. Yet, the Chevy Corvette bucked that trend and saw an increase in production… more»
Project Cars
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Running Project! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
When the Chevrolet Camaro was introduced as a 1967 model, Trans Am racing was in its heyday, and adding the Z28 option got the buyer a race-worthy performance package right from the factory. The first-generation Z28 came with an… more»
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Bookmobile Project! 1975 Hendrickson FC305
Founded in 1913, Hendrickson International today focuses on producing suspensions for the heavy-duty truck market. But prior to 1985, they were in the truck manufacturing business, which is where we believe the roots of this 1975 FC305 lie. Developed… more»
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1 of 261: 1973 Dodge Charger SE 4-Speed
It took eight years to get there, but the 1973 editions would be the best-selling of the Dodge Chargers. Performance options were de-emphasized in favor of style and creature comforts, a move that resonated well with buyers. This ’73… more»
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Drop-Top Project: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Except for the Nomad sport wagon, perhaps the most desirable Tri-Five Chevrolet is the Bel Air convertible. This 1955 edition saw a production of more than 42,000 copies, yet how often do you see one on the road today?… more»
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1 of 772: 1974 Bricklin SV-1
The Bricklin SV-1 was a 2-seat sports car built in 1974 and 1975. Its claim to fame was its gull-wing doors and composite bodywork of color-impregnated acrylic resin bonded to fiberglass (which was not foolproof). Manufactured in Canada, only… more»
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Roughed Up: 1987 Buick Regal Grand National
Dull paint, 7 owners, water damaged interior for $34,998. Is this what the car hobby has inflated to? This 1987 Buick Regal Grand National is being sold by a dealer in Naperville, Illinois. It is listed here on eBay… more»
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Just Out of Storage: 1957 Chevrolet 210
This 1957 Chevrolet was cast aside about 15 years ago. That’s when it was last running, and we don’t know if it went into retirement due to mechanical issues or just a lack of interest. But its last owner… more»
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Great Starter: 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible
Choosing a suitable candidate for a project build can be challenging, particularly if your skills with a grinder and welder aren’t the greatest. That’s where classics like this 1967 Mustang Convertible fill a void. It appears that most of… more»
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Rare Body Style: 1935 Ford Convertible Sedan
I thought at first that this Ford Convertible Sedan was a DeLuxe Phaeton but upon further review, it appears to be a Model 48 Convertible Sedan with removable B-pillars. The design, incorporating roll-up windows offered the best of both… more»
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BF EXCLUSIVE: 327 Powered 1926 Ford Model T
If you are into building wild custom hot rods, this find might just be up your alley! Reader Michael B’s father-in-law started building this Ford Model T a few years ago but unfortunately passed away before being able to… more»
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Rare 1972 Pontiac T-37 Convertible Project
The Pontiac T-37 was only produced in 1970-1971. This car is advertised as a 1972 Pontiac T-37 convertible. So the car is either a 1972 LeMans convertible with a T-37 badge or the seller has the year wrong and… more»
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Nomad Alternative: 1957 Pontiac Safari
For a model that only managed a production volume of about 1,200 copies, we encounter 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Safaris more often than one might expect. A me-too version of Chevrolet’s Nomad, the Safari never seemed to have… more»
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Widebody Project: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Can-Am
These Can-Am kitted Corvettes are impossible to ignore and always good for daydreaming as to whether you’d ever have the gumption to drive around in a car that looked this wild. The seller’s car is a 1974 model that… more»
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No Reserve 1965 Chevrolet Corvette 327 Project
The ’63 Split Window may be the most collectible of the C2 (’63-’67) Corvettes but any year and model from the era is now highly desirable. The Corvette was an interesting experiment with its fiberglass body and wide range… more»
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1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Barn Find
Everyone loves a good barn find, especially when it’s something cool like a Fastback Mustang or a Camaro Convertible. Here we have the latter and there is no doubt this is a real deal barn find. We will let… more»
