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Semi-Survivor: 1966 Dodge Charger

Given the success of the Ford Mustang in 1965, Dodge launched a bigger version of the pony car in 1966 and dubbed it the Charger. It was based on the B-body Chrysler intermediates. Sales were lackluster for the first… more»

Homemade Townchero? 1984 Lincoln Town Car

The Town Car was a Lincoln fixture for more than 30 years (1981 to 2011). It succeeded the Continental in the luxury car lineup. The boxy first generation ran through 1989 and – being less bulky than some predecessors… more»

428/4-Speed: 1967 Pontiac Catalina 2+2

Some classics are more than a pretty face, possessing genuine performance credentials. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1967 Pontiac Catalina 2+2. It isn’t perfect, but it presents as a driver-grade classic with a few visible rust issues…. more»

Real Attitude: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Gasser

While some custom builds are subtle and restrained, others possess a genuine attitude. This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Gasser falls into the latter category, with an appearance guaranteed to turn heads. It runs and drives well, leaving scope for… more»

Many New Parts: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Project

Some classics come with a sad backstory, as demonstrated by this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. The owner located the car for his niece as a restoration project, but when life got in the way, she sold it back to him…. more»

2-Owner Running Project: 1961 Plymouth Valiant

In the late 1950s and early 1960s, just about every major U.S. automaker began to field a compact car. The impetus may have come from the success that Volkswagen was having with the Beetle. Plymouth’s entry was the Valiant,… more»

Cheap Wheels Project: 1979 Ford Pinto

The Pinto was Ford’s first subcompact built in the U.S. Between 1971 and 1980, more than three million copies rolled off the assembly line. Yet you seldom see one anymore because they were cheaply-priced, disposable automobiles. This 1979 edition… more»

Not Grandma’s Car: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle 300

When most people think of the Chevy Chevelle, they think of either the Malibu or the Super Sport. But there were also two bare-bones models, the 300 and 300 Deluxe (at least in 1967). The seller has the former… more»

Rebuilt 283: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

There are many reasons why a project build can stall, and this 1960 Chevrolet Corvette has fallen victim to two of the most common. The seller admits that, after investing over $60,000 to date, they have run out of… more»

1 Of 776: 1964 Ford Falcon Sedan Delivery

The Ford Sedan Delivery dates back to the 1930s but is best known for its run from 1957 to 1959 and 1960 to 1965. During those periods, it was based on a 2-door station wagon but without side windows…. more»

True Barn Find: 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

The Karmann Ghia was the sports car equivalent of the Volkswagen Beetle. It was only the second auto to be produced by VW and had a 20-year run from 1955 to 1974 (1957-74 for convertibles). Designated the Type 14… more»

Carport Find: Estate Sale 1964 Dodge Dart

In 1961-62, Dodge’s entry into the new compact car space was the Lancer, a badge-engineered version of the Plymouth Valiant. For whatever reason, the car wasn’t popular and sold in far fewer numbers than its Mopar cousin. So, when… more»

Package Deal: Pair of 1970s Alfa Romeo Spiders

In Alfa Romeo circles, the Spider Veloce is one of the brand’s most coveted models. It was produced across four generations (or series) from 1966 to 1994. The seller has a pair of nearly identical twins from 1977 and… more»

Low Mile 440: 1973 Chrysler New Yorker

The New Yorker was one of Chrysler’s longest-running nameplates, established just before World War II and in production through 1996. If you wanted a big, luxurious automobile, the New Yorker was your top choice unless you sprung for an… more»

Capri Blue Barn Find: 1971 Toyota Land Cruiser

Some vehicles will inevitably become less desirable as projects over time, owing to demographic shifts and dwindling parts supply (or both). Some others, however, will continue to endure, either due to immense popularity or because they still make sense… more»

Still In The Barn: 1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner

The word “project” covers a lot of ground. Sometimes it means just cleaning away decades of barn dust and awakening dormant systems. In other cases, such as this 1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner convertible here on Facebook Marketplace in Selinsgrove,… more»