Some classics represent better project candidates than others. The work required and the associated costs are one factor, while the vehicle’s inherent desirability is another. This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette appears to be a straightforward prospect for a faithful restoration,… more»
Project Cars
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401 V8 Field Find: 1971 AMC Javelin SST
The Javelin was American Motors’ pony car entry, with the first generation in production from 1968 to 1970 and the second and last from 1971 to 1974. Along with a major restyle, the 1971 model brought a 401 cubic… more»
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Needs FInishing: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
Chevrolet added a mid-size car in 1964, the Chevelle. It was sandwiched between the Corvair/Chevy II compacts and the full-size Chevies. It competed against the Ford Fairlane, which had ventured into that space two years earlier. The 1965 Chevelles… more»
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Goodbye Tailfins! 1961 Plymouth Fury
Even though the full-size 1961 Plymouths looked nothing like the 1960 editions, they rode on the same unibody platform with nothing more than new sheet metal. The 1960 models didn’t sell well, and the 1961s even less with their… more»
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Early Delivery: 1931 Chevrolet Panel Truck
Chevy’s “Independence” series of cars and trucks was launched in 1931, as the Great Depression quenched economies around the world. Sales were down, but the major car makers persevered, upgrading technologies and designs. The Independence introduced rubber engine mounts,… more»
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Gentlemen’s Pickup: 1972 Ford Ranchero GT
The Ranchero was Ford’s pickup version of the Chevrolet El Camino. For most of their joint lives, they were mid-sized offerings, and their roots lie with 2-door station wagons (in the beginning). This 1972 edition of the Ranchero is… more»
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Donors Included: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
Studebaker was known for getting as much mileage as possible out of a concept. For example, there was the Hawk series of automobiles produced from 1956 to 1964. There were no fewer than eight iterations, plus the Starliner that… more»
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One Owner Glamour Bird: 1968 Ford Thunderbird Landau
The fifth generation of the Ford Thunderbird debuted in 1967 and was dubbed by many as the “Glamour Bird” due to its increased size and focus on luxury. The 1967-71 T-Birds were as close to a Lincoln as a… more»
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Future R/T Clone? 1969 Dodge Charger
With the second-generation Dodge Charger remaining one of the more sought-after offerings from the golden age of muscle cars, many crafty enthusiasts often seek an affordable base example they can turn into the high-performance machine of their dreams. While… more»
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Mystery Motor? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
The budget-minded Plymouth Road Runner was a muscle car introduced in 1968. Sales would quickly peak at 82,000 units in 1969 as the B-body was a companion to the upscale GTX model. This “bird” is a two-owner car, and… more»
BF Exclusive: 1960 Austin Healey Sprite
I’m a bit of a sucker for an Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite. Not only are they fun to drive, but they’re also the happiest car out there. Their only real weakness is their lack of horsepower. While most people… more»
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V8 Swap Potential: 1972 Mercury Comet
Every now and then, a simple, honest project car pops up that feels like a blank canvas, and this 1972 Mercury Comet listed on craigslist out of Jackson, California might fit that description. Priced at $3,995, it’s being presented… more»
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Driver Project: 1960 Buick LeSabre Convertible
You can’t see under the skin of this wild 1960 Buick LeSabre Convertible, but it represents a couple “lasts” for General Motors’ oldest brand: It’s the last Buick with a torque-tube driveline and the last Buick with accelerator-pedal starting…. more»
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Hide-Away Hardtop Project: 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner
One of the more interesting cars to come out of the 1950s was the Ford retractable hardtop. For 1957-58, it was based on the Fairlane 500, and for 1959 on the new Galaxie 500 nameplate. Using a myriad of… more»
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Same Owner 20 Years: 1974 Pontiac LeMans
The 1974 model year was a tough one for most U.S. automakers. Gasoline was no longer 25 cents per gallon, so buyers began to flock to less expensive modes of transportation. The LeMans, Pontiac’s mid-size offering since 1964, saw… more»
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34K Miles? 1974 Chevrolet Camaro
I don’t know about you, but I always find the sight of a stock 1970s pony car refreshing. So many of them have been lowered, raked, painted loud colors, striped, supercharged, and otherwise altered that it’s instructive to see… more»
