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Running 289 V8: 1965 Ford Fairlane

In 1962, Ford reinvented the full-size Fairlane as a new, mid-size automobile. The goal was to fill a market gap between the customers who bought Falcons and those who shopped for Galaxies. The car was a success, and the… more»

Rare AS-Series Project: 1969 Fiat 124 Sport Spider

Italian sports cars from the late 1960s have a way of pulling at the heartstrings, and this 1969 Fiat 124 Sport Spider checks a lot of the right boxes—especially for someone looking for a proper restoration project with rarity,… more»

Greenwood Style Widebody: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette

Not all that long ago, aftermarket fiberglass add-ons and body kits were a popular way to make your ride stand out, and one car that was a frequent recipient of these mods was the Chevrolet Corvette.  Numerous companies provided… more»

Rusty Running Project: 1966 Mercury Montclair

The Montclair was Mercury’s mid-level, full-size car from 1955 to 1960 and again from 1964 to 1968. For the latter run, it was sandwiched between the Monterey and Parklane models. The seller has a 4-door “hardtop sedan” that’s been… more»

Flair Bird Anniversary Edition: 1965 Ford Thunderbird

Shepherding the Thunderbird through the ages, Ford followed the time-tested method of celebrating model anniversaries: trim, color, and limited production. That’s what the Special Landau coupe was all about. It offered Emberglo paint and accents, parchment interior and padded… more»

Family-Owned For 40 Years: 1984 Pininfarina Azzurra

UPDATE – The seller has reduced their asking price. Offered here is a 1984 Pininfarina Spider Azzurra, one of the final and most developed iterations of the iconic Fiat Spider, produced under the Pininfarina name. This example shows 106k… more»

Going Rogue: 1966 Rambler American

The Rogue was a sporty version of the AMC Rambler American, built between 1966 and 1969. Its goal was to help American Motors transform its image from that of an economy car builder to a full-line automaker. The Rogue… more»

Nice Daily Driver? 1965 Chrysler New Yorker

I always feel a pang of envy for those who live in a climate where a 1965 Chrysler New Yorker (or something similar) is a viable daily driver. The road treatments of the north would render this solid sedan… more»

Subframe Swap: 1939 Ford Pickup Project

Projects don’t get much more open-ended than this 1939 Ford truck currently listed on Facebook Marketplace. Offered strictly as-is, this prewar Ford is not running and will need to be trailered, but it does come with a significant modification… more»

Project Grade Supercar: 1995 Acura NSX

As I’ve begun considering how much better my life would be with a rusty Land Rover in the driveway, I’ve been pondering the question of how much of a project is too much of a project? When it comes… more»

Project-In-Waiting: 1939 Fordson E83W Van

The Fordson E83W was central to Ford of Britain’s response to the changing economy during the Great Depression. With its small, economical motor and near-endless variety of cargo configurations – including open pickup, flatbed, barrel, concessionaire, and so on… more»

Same Family Project: 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne

From 1959 to 1972, the Biscayne was Chevrolet’s entry-level full-size car (the Del Ray had that distinction in 1958). If you were looking for roomy but stark transportation, the Biscayne was a good choice, and most were purchased with… more»

Solid Bones Project: 1965 Chevrolet Impala Coupe

If you’ve been looking for a mid-1960s full-size Chevrolet with real potential and a clean starting point, this 1965 Chevrolet Impala listed on eBay deserves a closer look. Offered as a restoration project and located in Paterson, New Jersey,… more»

Pop-up Porsche! Camper-converted Porsche 924

Nothing beats an open-air breakfast after spending a night in your camper-converted Porsche. Uh, what? That’s right, perhaps born from pure proximity and liters of Hofbräu Dunkel, this (unknown year) Porsche 924 wears a folding rooftop tent. Its hatchback… more»

2WD Project: 1979 International Scout Terra Diesel

I wish there could be a modern truck like this 1979 International Terra diesel. It’s the perfect size for me, or at least the perfect bed length. I like the idea of a small diesel engine much more than… more»

Fire-Damaged 2001 Chevrolet Corvette

The fifth generation (aka C5) of “America’s Sports Car”, the Chevrolet Corvette, debuted in 1997. It was a sleek evolution of the original concept, which dated back to 1953. If you had the open spaces to do it, the… more»

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