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Easy Restoration? 1972 Porsche 914

These days, buying a Porsche is not an affordable exercise. Whether you buy a total heap of a project or focus on one of the less desirable entries, there’s not much to choose from unless you happen to stumble… more»

454 Project: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1972 Chevrolet Corvette doesn’t hide the fact that it’s a total project at the moment, as it’s a non-runner with evidence of multiple paint jobs in its past. But it has the right stuff under the hood, as… more»

Second Time Around: 1956 Ford Parklane

About eight months ago, we featured this 1956 Ford Parklane, it was actually listed on Barn Finds Classifieds. Well, the seller didn’t include many photos in their ad, but they’ve now listed it here on craigslist with more photos,… more»

Primered Project: 1958 Chevrolet Impala

The 1958 Chevies were nothing like their predecessors. They were longer, wider, lower, and heavier. And would prove to be a one-year-only design as General Motors rapidly tried to play catch-up to the futuristic “Forward Look” products that Chrysler… more»

Rare Drop-Top: 1950 Dodge Wayfarer

When you hear the term “roadster” you usually think of a small, open two-seat sports car often built in England. But Dodge expanded the concept in 1949-52 with its Wayfarer line of cars, which included a 3-passenger convertible called… more»

A/C Equipped: 1962 Porsche 356

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»