The AMC Spirit AMX remains one of the brawniest cars ever made; despite this, it also remains fairly cheap to buy in project car form. There’s always somewhat of a price penalty when the brand in question is no… more»
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20-Year Barn Find Roller: 1970 Plymouth Satellite
In the 1960s, everyone was capitalizing on the Space Race by naming cars that fit the times. For example, Ford had the Galaxie, Chevy had the Nova, and Plymouth had the Satellite, which was an upper-level, mid-size Belvedere. This 1970… more»
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427 Container Find: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
There’s got to be quite a story behind this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette convertible equipped with a 427 and apparently found partially disassembled in a storage container. The photos show it in a few different forms, and it’s apparent that… more»
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Too Far Gone? 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Decades of involvement in the classic scene have often left me pondering whether any car reaches a point of no return. When does an owner look at a project and decide that returning it to its former glory is… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1966 Ford Bronco
This 1966 Ford Bronco has been in project-mode for some time, awaiting its shot at restoration. The seller snagged it out of an estate sale offered by the longtime owner’s children, so history is minimal. The floors are rough… more»
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Only Family Z28: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro
The second-generation Camaro platform was aging by 1978, so Chevrolet gave the cars a facelift that resulted in a sales increase of 24%. And that’s in addition to the success that was happening over at Pontiac with the Trans… more»
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One Owner Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
The 1963 Split Window Coupe is one of the most recognizable versions of the C2 Corvette, and spotless examples command eye-watering prices in the current classic market. This one needs a lot of TLC to achieve that state, but… more»
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Desert Barn Find: 1972 AMC Javelin SST
The Javelin was American Motors’ entry into the “pony car” arena in 1968. Like most AMC products, it trailed Ford, GM, and Chrysler in sales, although in 1972 AMC did build more Javelins than Plymouth with the Barracuda or… more»
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No Reserve: 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix
Finding a rust-free project car is nothing to sneeze at, especially when it is a classic like this 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix. It has spent its life in a dry climate that has preserved its steel. That means the… more»
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“X” Marks the Spot! 1977 AMC Hornet Wagon
The Hornet replaced the American in 1970 as American Motors’ compact car offering. Less boxy and roomier than its predecessor, the Hornet would be a mainstay in the AMC lineup through 1977, after which it would morph into the… more»
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Parts Car or Restore? 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider
The Alfa Romeo Spider (also known as a “Graduate”) has long been a staple of the affordable sports car scene. You can get into one of the two-seater convertibles in respectable driver condition for well under $15,000. In today’s… more»
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Running Project: 1958 Ford Fairlane
Beginning in 1955, the Fairlane became the top-tier car at Ford, taking its name from the Dearborn, Michigan estate of Henry himself. Across seven generations, the Fairlane nameplate was used through 1970. With a redesign in 1957, the autos… more»
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Cherry Red on Red: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster
The iconic Ford Model A could be had in several body styles, from coupes to phaetons, trucks to sedans, cabriolets to roadsters. For the sporting set, a roadster was the clear choice. Here on craigslist is a 1929 Ford… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1997 Bentley Turbo RL
In the UK, Bentleys and Rolls-Royces litter alley ways and used car lots like we might see Lincolns and Hummers here. However, in the states, most Bentley and Rolls-Royce models are still generally sought after, especially if it’s a… more»
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Ratrod or Restore? 1946 Chevrolet Short Bed Pickup
Decisions, decisions! The new owner of this 1946 Chevrolet ½-ton Pickup will face a few because there are plenty of paths they could choose to follow in their build. Its rock-solid nature means the panels only require basic massaging… more»
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Ahead of Its Time: 1936 Cord 810 Westchester
The 1936-37 Cords were advanced for their time. The 810/812 were the first domestic, mass-produced automobiles offered with front-wheel drive. Their styling was unique, and plans were to build as many as 1,000 of these a month, but the… more»
