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Nuthin’ Fancy: Cheap 1963 Buick Special Project

In many respects, I’d suggest this 1963 Buick Special is what discovering old cars is all about. OK, it doesn’t look like much at first glance, but it’s old, it’s a product from an esteemed auto builder, it has… more»

Rusty Project: 1977 Chevrolet Camaro LT

The Type LT stood for “Luxury Touring” and became a model of the Chevrolet Camaro in 1974. What that meant was that the level of trim and personal comfort was greater than in a standard Camaro. Largely unchanged in… more»

V6 4-Speed Project: 1974 Mercury Capri

The initial Capri was a sport compact built in Europe and sold through Lincoln-Mercury dealers in the U.S. It was offered from 1970 to 1978 before the name switched over to Mercury’s version of the new Foxbody Ford Mustang…. more»

34 Years in Storage: 1953 Studebaker Commander Weekend Racer

Ever seen a roll bar in a Studebaker? Can’t say that I have, but this 1953 Studebaker Commander “Weekend Racer” project has one. The other surprise is what’s under the hood: an R2 Avanti Supercharged V8. Although the words… more»

Rare Medium Green 1977 Chevrolet Camaro

For those like me who were just entering their teens when the 1977 Chevrolet Camaro hit the streets, the most vivid memory about these F-Bodies might be the sheer number of them that were running around at that time. … more»

Burn Victim, Times Two: 1978 Porsche 911

There’s bad luck and then there’s something we call a curse. There’s potentially some black magic lurking with this 1978 Porsche 911, which has caught fire twice in its lifetime, with the second blaze proving fatal. Despite being restored… more»

Space Age Patina: 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury

Plymouth rolled out the Sport Fury in 1959 as a top-of-the-line car in terms of trim and performance. Chances are, it may have inspired the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport and Ford’s Galaxie 500XL. With bucket seats and a beefy… more»

Shooting Brake: 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE

The Reliant Scimitar was produced in England from 1964 through 1986 in one flavor or another – coupe, estate (wagon), convertible. It’s possibly the longest-running car that you’ve never heard of. The estate was conceived in 1967 to augment… more»

Bargain Bomber? 1965 Pontiac Bonneville

For buyers seeking a very large luxury car in the mid-sixties, it was hard to beat the Pontiac Bonneville, which measured around 18.5 feet in length when the fourth generation appeared in 1965.  Despite having some massively long quarter… more»

Rare G-Code Drop-Top: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500

You could practically order a race car from Ford in 1962. That meant checking the box for a G-Code 406 cubic inch V8 that produced 405 hp with triple carburetors. They were not built in large numbers, and most… more»

Rusty But Unmolested: 1972 Plymouth Barracuda 340

Once in a while, an E-Body comes along that seems to be at exactly the level of sheet-metal corrosion that makes it hard to quickly ascertain whether it would make more sense to repair the affected panels, or just… more»

Yard Find Nailhead: 1965 Buick Riviera Project

Buick entered the personal luxury car market in 1963 with the Riviera. It became instantly popular and would remain a GM fixture throughout the rest of the century. The first generation ran through 1965, with the biggest change that… more»

Mini-Mini Truckin’: Peterbilt Replica Go Cart

You may be surprised to learn that there’s a strong market for vintage go-carts and other pint-sized versions of the real thing. I know I was, when I saw some of the sale prices on auction sites for kid-friendly… more»

Rust-Free Project: 1979 Ford Bronco 400 4-Speed

Project candidates from dry locations are typically viewed favorably by potential buyers. Rust issues are often minor, reducing some of the stress and hard work in a build. This 1979 Ford Bronco ticks that box. Its exterior is tired… more»

Four-Speed Ute: 1963 Ford Ranchero

The Ranchero, Ford’s “Ute” (utility coupe), went through three phases. From 1957 to 1959, it was a full-sized, wagon-based pickup. In 1960 to 1965, it was a compact truck (on the Falcon platform). And from 1966 to 1979, when… more»

One-Owner Racer’s Time Capsule: 1958 Triumph TR3

A storage-fresh 1958 Triumph TR3 with one-owner history and roots in period racing is the kind of discovery that still gets enthusiasts talking. This example recently surfaced on Facebook Marketplace in Assonet, Massachusetts, carrying an $8,000 asking price and… more»