The auction ends tomorrow for this 1962 Porsche 356 equipped with period-correct aftermarket air conditioning. This is an interesting car as it’s also a European-market example, which had some subtle differences from its U.S.-spec siblings. Despite being every part… more»
Project Cars
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1 of 444: 1957 Continental Mark II
The Mark II was Ford Motor Company’s image car in the 1950s, produced in limited quantities to compete with the likes of Rolls-Royce. Rumor has it that Ford lost money on every one of them that they built. It… more»
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Petty Blue Project: 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Plymouth’s pony car, the Barracuda, arrived on the scene about the same time as the Ford Mustang, but it didn’t generate the kind of interest its competitor did. So, in 1970, the company decided to separate the Barracuda from… more»
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Rebuilt 390! 1969 Ford Mustang S-Code
By 1969, much of the cuteness of the original Mustang had given way to a more muscular demeanor, especially in the SportsRoof (fastback) models like this 1969 Ford Mustang in Auburn, Georgia. With some metal repair and bodywork done,… more»
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Compact Camper Van: 1978 Dodge Trans Van
This 1978 Dodge Trans Van is a former tailgate rig, which is a real thing I learned about upon seeing my brother-in-law outfit a short bus with blue and white decor so he and his friends had a suitable… more»
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Thousands Spent: 1974 AMC Javelin
Mechanical refurbishment on a classic car can seem like a bottomless pit. It seems that you no sooner finish one task than another rears its ugly head. That isn’t the case with this 1974 AMC Javelin. The seller has… more»
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Original Paint: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
When you consider that Chevrolet sold a record 9,168 examples of the Corvette in 1958, it is staggering to think that the company was poised to ax the program only three years earlier. Initial sales were modest (to be… more»
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One Owner Project: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro
How valuable is it to have a car with just one previous owner? Some enthusiasts might say it doesn’t matter, but there are collectors who place a great deal of weight on owning a vehicle that was purchased straight… more»
Storage Locker Find: Honda Civic CVCC And Acura Integra
I was recently contacted by the owner of two desirable project cars who happened upon the vehicles and a large cache of parts via a storage locker in Georgia. The stash includes two vintage Honda / Acura products that… more»
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Well Documented! 1937 Cadillac Series 75
Old cars, especially substantial old cars that have a story, are always interesting. And this 1937 Cadillac Series 75 limousine is no exception. I have seen many from this generation (’36-’37) but I believe that this is the first… more»
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Rare Heavy Chevy: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
Even though the muscle car market was cooling off in the early 1970s, Chevrolet decided to add a budget-minded performance model to its Chevelle line-up. Called the “Heavy Chevy”, it was akin to what Plymouth did with the Belvedere… more»
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One Family-Owned Project: 1962 Plymouth Fury
Automotive industry lore has it that Chrysler downsized its full-size cars in 1962 based on a rumor that Chevy was doing the same thing. Whether it was true or not is debatable, but the result was that brands like… more»
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Fire Sale L89: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
There are few more heartbreaking experiences for a classic car owner to face than seeing their pride and joy destroyed due to circumstances beyond their control. I speak from bitter experience, having lost a vehicle that was damaged beyond… more»
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Numbers Matching 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396
The 1970 model year was the last one where you could get anything bigger than a 350 cubic inch engine in a Chevy Nova. There were two versions of the 396 V8 offered (aka 402), which produced either 350… more»
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G-Code 406! 1962 Ford Galaxie 500
There’s a lot of debate about which car was the very first muscle car. Personally, I view the GTO as the first one, but the 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 G-code makes a pretty compelling case! This example is rough… more»
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One-Year Wonder: 1958 Chevrolet Impala
After three successful years with the “Tri-Five” Chevies of 1955-57, the company redesigned its cars in 1958. Longer, wider, and rounder in appearance, they would turn out to be one-year-only designs when GM brass saw the success Chrysler was… more»
