While the 1954 Chevrolet Corvette only differed in details from the introductory 1953 model, Chevy made several efforts to make the car more desirable to consumers, including reducing the list price from $3,498 to $2,774. There was a catch,… more»
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Extreme Makeover: 1935 Audi 225 Cabriolet
I recently had the chance to visit the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum in Pinellas Park, Florida, which is a delightful collection of historic vehicles that all share a common theme: they were engineering masterpieces in one form or another,… more»
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Parked 19 Years: 1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Introduced in 1970, the Monte Carlo would be Chevy’s personal luxury entry through 1988 (and again from 1995-07). The fourth-generation would enjoy an eight-year run and be the last built using rear-wheel-drive (1981-88). The seller’s car has been in… more»
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Still Does A Burnout: 1976 Chevrolet Nova SS
I found this 1976 Chevrolet Nova SS to be of interest because I didn’t know a Nova SS was still being made in 1976. The Nova SS, and pretty much anything pretending to be a performance car, was mostly… more»
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Project with Parts: 1965 Rambler American 330
The American, built from 1958-69, was American Motors’ second incarnation of the car since it began with Nash before the merger of Nash and Hudson to form AMC. The final generation of the American ran from 1964-69 and was… more»
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Patina Bug: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
We’ve all heard the excuse before that a spouse is unhappy with the prolonged presence of a project car on the premises, and therefore, someone is leaving whether they want to or not. This 1963 Volkswagen Beetle finds itself… more»
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Solid Project: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The seller believes that this 1957 Thunderbird may have belonged to the same family since new. It is a solid classic, but it has undergone a few changes throughout its life. However, returning it to its former glory would… more»
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25k Original Miles: 1969 AMC AMX
UPDATE 12/27/2021: It looks like it will hopefully be a case of second time lucky for the owner of this 1969 AMC AMX. His previous auction listing on this classic roared to $40,100, and it appeared that the car… more»
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Sitting For Years: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
WYSIWYG. What You See Is What You Get. That might be the best way to describe this 1954 Chevrolet Corvette, as there is not a whole lot of specific information or details given about this car or its history. … more»
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Upscale B-Body: 1970 Plymouth GTX
Although it shares many of the same components with a Road Runner, you won’t find Road Runner badges on a 1970 Plymouth GTX. While the Road Runner was Plymouth’s mousetrap to catch young muscle car enthusiasts who wanted to… more»
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Grass Fire Victim: 1972 Plymouth Satellite
Whenever I see the words “car” and “fire” used in the same sentence, my mind immediately goes into glass-half-empty mode. Apple and Microsoft. Booze and guns. George Jones and Tammy Wynette. Some things just don’t go well together, and… more»
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Second Chance: 1966 Ford F-100 Short Bed
Classic Ford trucks have been steadily rising in value over the years. Even dull crusty trucks like this 1966 F100 are highly sought after. In fact, some people prefer the patina/weathered look like this truck wears. Being a short… more»
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390 V8 Fastback: 1967 Ford Mustang
The popular Ford Mustang got it’s first restyle in 1967 after 1.2 million copies had been sold the prior 2 ½ years. That would have included this fastback which is said to have the S-code 390 cubic inch V8… more»
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Disassembled Project: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda
No, what you are seeing here is not one of those rare three-wheeled “Cudas! But if your first impression was the same as mine, you probably thought that this one had already been used as a parts car at… more»
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Two-Owner Project: 1938 LaSalle Series 50 Opera Coupe
Between 1927 and 1940, Cadillac had a companion brand for its dealers to sell, the LaSalle. They were built by Cadillac and priced lower as to be the second-most prestigious marque in the GM family. The LaSalle’s were named… more»
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Two Decades Parked: 1989 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins
It does seem like some project vehicles are destined to sit for extended periods, even after changing hands more than once with different owners Is it a curse? Or simply the case of a vehicle that’s attractive enough to… more»
