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Fastback Project: 1965 Ford Mustang

The Mustang debuted at the New York World’s Fair in April 1964 and sold like hot cakes for the next several years. At first, only coupes and convertibles were offered, but the fastback joined the lineup when the full… more»

Monaco Edition: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Limited Landau

When Ford introduced the Thunderbird, it was meant to compete with the Corvette, but ended up carving out its own niche. Rather than being a sports car with some luxury features, the Thunderbird was a luxury car with some… more»

Numbers Matching! 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

Plymouth’s “pony car,” the Barracuda, was reborn in 1970, finally shedding its six-year heritage with the Valiant compact. The new E-body platform was exclusive to the Barracuda and Dodge’s new Challenger, though they shared no sheet metal. Sales increased… more»

Solid Roller: 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus

The Satellite was Plymouth’s mid-size entry between 1965-74, starting as an upscale Belvedere before becoming a series of its own. During the car’s third-generation (1971-74), the Sebring Plus would be its high-end model before being replaced by the Chrysler… more»

67k Miles: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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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