We’re often told that we should never judge a book by its cover, and doing so with this 1993 Dodge Ram D150 could be a mistake. There is no denying that it is rough around the edges, and it… more»
Project Cars
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Stalled Restoration: 1960 Lincoln Premiere
In Shakespeare’s Tragedy of Julius Caesar, the doomed Brutus remarks to the equally doomed Cassius that he wishes “man might know the end of this day’s business ere it come!” It’s unfortunate that this line is the first thing that came… more»
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Stripped Muscle: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Project
The Plymouth Road Runner remains one of the most iconic muscle cars of the golden era, built to deliver raw performance with minimal frills. This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner, listed here on craigslist in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a factory… more»
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Up On Blocks Nine Years: 1975 Chevrolet Nova
The fourth and final generation of the rear-wheel-drive Chevrolet Nova arrived in 1975. It would continue to sell well until 1979, when it was retired to be replaced by the all-new front-wheel-drive Citation. The seller’s 1975 coupe (not a… more»
Primer Project: 1965 Buick Skylark
The Buick Skylark has long been one of the most underappreciated mid-size classics of the 1960s, and project cars like this 1965 Buick Skylark, listed here on craigslist out of Avoca, Pennsylvania, present an opportunity to get into a… more»
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Cheap L82 Project: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
While the 1980 model Chevrolet Corvette may not be among the most desirable from the C3 era, the fiberglass body was still looking good, even though performance was down compared to some of the earlier offerings. Both the front… more»
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Rare Project: 1955 Plymouth Plaza Business Coupe
Plymouth may not always get the spotlight in classic car circles, but every so often a unique body style surfaces that reminds us of the brand’s place in postwar automotive history. That’s certainly the case here with this 1955… more»
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Rare Economy V8: 1969 Pontiac GTO
The 1969 Pontiac GTO was still the leader of mid-size muscle cars, but its position had been eroded by a swarm of competitors. Though overall sales topped 72,000 units in 1969, just 1,461 were built with the optional “economy… more»
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Basement-Bound 41 Years: 1952 Plymouth Suburban
Post-war Plymouth station wagons were known as Suburbans for nearly 30 years. Coincidentally, Chevrolet would employ the name at the same time, which had to be more than a little confusing to buyers. The seller has a 2-door Plymouth… more»
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Stored Since The Disco Era: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
Carrying a facelift over the previous model year, Chevy’s top-of-the-line Impala had at least two things to boast about in 1962. One was a formal roof on the Sport Coupe, leaving the “bubbletop” to the Bel Air. And a… more»
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62k Miles? 1953 Buick Super Sedan
A solid piece of evidence that Buick was having a banner year in 1953 is this: with 90,685 sold, this Super Model 52 Sedan was only the third-best-selling model in the lineup, eclipsed by the Special Sedan and the… more»
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Made in Austria, Sold by Sears: 1964 Steyr-Daimler-Puch Allstate Compact DS60
Anyone miss the Sears catalogue, purveyor of everything from mail-order homes to balls of yarn? The Sears Wish Book connected rural America to a gallery of consumer items. For me, growing up in a small city, the catalog inspired… more»
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Rally Sport Project: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevy Camaro debuted in 1967 as a “pony car” and quickly put a dent in the Ford Mustang’s market share. Sales continued to grow in 1968, though the cars were little changed in their sophomore outing. This edition… more»
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Hay Barn Find: 1935 Ford Pickup
I’ve always been a fan of auto racing, and NASCAR in particular; therefore, when I was a kid, I might have been in the minority in liking the Burt Reynolds/Hal Needham racing comedy Stroker Ace. If you haven’t seen it,… more»
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Patina Project: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner
A weathered and well-baked finish, or patina as some prefer to call it, is an appearance of beauty to some auto enthusiasts. Others see things differently, and they just can’t wait to apply a fresh coat of paint when… more»
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360 V8 Upgrade: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
This 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is one of those E-Bodies with plenty of strong points going for it already, but that’s certainly not to say it wouldn’t benefit from some additional love as well. However, the positives appear to far… more»
