In many aspects of life, timing can be crucial. Ford managed to demonstrate this with two extremes in a few short years. The much-heralded Edsel appeared on the market in 1957 to great fanfare and proved to be the… more»
Project Cars
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Ready To Drive: 1957 DeSoto Firesweep Sportsman
While I often talk about the joy of owning and driving smaller cars with fizzy little engines, I admit that I love big American cars from the 1950s. However, they can’t be any old car. I’m talking about vehicles… more»
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Split Window Camper: 1967 Volkswagen Type 2
This 1967 Volkswagen Type 2 is a desirable split-window model that has been retrofitted inside along the same lines of a Westfalia, with storage cubbies and lounge spaces inside the cabin. The VW isn’t a true camper van as… more»
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Slant Nose Project: 1976 Porsche 912
When it comes to Porsches, it can seem like the market’s appetite is purely for the thoroughbreds, the near-perfect cars that cost well into the six-figured to own. Or, for the same price, you can get a custom-built 911… more»
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Some New Parts: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Sometimes an owner will find themselves with a desirable classic car in their workshop and grand plans to turn it into something genuinely special. However, plans can change, which appears to be the case with this 1965 Chevrolet Corvette… more»
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318 V8 Looks Fast! 1972 Dodge Charger
The Dodge Charger was introduced in 1966 as something of an upscale, upsized pony car in response to the successful Ford Mustang. Sales were lukewarm until the Chrysler B-body intermediates were reworked in 1968 and the Charger also began… more»
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Needs Love: 1969 Dodge Charger
While it isn’t unusual to find Second Generation Dodge Charger project cars with rust problems, this 1969 model doesn’t have them in the usual places. It is a surprisingly solid and complete car that needs some TLC. It may… more»
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Estate Sale Project: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
The Super Sport was added to the Chevy Impala line-up in 1961 as a low-volume performance car. The company decided to go more mainstream with the option in 1962, keeping the snazzy special SS trim but opening it up… more»
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Solid Poncho Project: 1977 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Pontiac made several changes to the 1977 Pontiac Firebird Formula including the introduction of a new front end style and the rectangular hood scoops. A new engine option was also available. This 1977 Pontiac Formula is located in San… more»
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LS5 454! 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
In the world of the Chevrolet Corvette, the 1972 model may not come to most people’s minds when thinking about pivotal years in the car’s history. It was an unusual time in the automotive industry in general, and not… more»
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No Reserve Exotica: 1988 Lotus Esprit SE
IT can be enormously tempting to buy a cheap exotic car, especially when values seem to be trending upwards no matter where you look. That’s certainly the case here with this project-grade 1988 Lotus Esprit SE that the seller… more»
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Garage Shed Find: 1998 Porsche Boxster
Modern-day barn finds are a thing, but they’re not usually in an actual antique barn. Garages are a common location, but so are rather crude arrangements like this 1998 Porsche Boxster is residing in, as it looks like one… more»
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Blank Canvas Project: 1970 Ford Bronco
To the casual observer, it may seem that we feature plenty of First Generation Broncos at Barn Finds. That could be a fair observation, but we do so for a sound set of reasons. When Ford released the vehicle… more»
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Would You Restore This 1966 Ford Mustang GT Convertible?
I’ve posed a legitimate question with this 1966 Mustang GT Convertible, and it will be interesting to gauge our reader feedback. The owner located the Convertible about 2-years-ago languishing in a barn. It had occupied that spot for around… more»
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Japanese Fixer-Upper: 1968 Toyota Corona
Toyota first set up shop in California in 1957. They would make small inroads into the U.S. market until 1967 when the company introduced the Corona, a mid-size automobile on its home turf that was targeted at the tastes… more»
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Fresh 383: 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee
Some project cars tick more of the right boxes than others, and finding the correct candidate to suit your needs can take time and patience. If you have been searching for a rock-solid classic American muscle car, this 1970… more»
