UPDATE – The seller has sent over additional photos and a video! If you’ve ever admired the elegant styling of pre-war European roadsters but wanted something that’s easier to own and enjoy, this 1929 Mercedes Gazelle replica deserves a… more»
Project Cars
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Drive It? 1971 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
Chevrolet’s top-seller got an entirely new design to begin its fifth generation of production in 1971, featuring a more streamlined and modern appearance than its predecessor. While the sedans remained popular choices for family cars, Chevy didn’t forget that… more»
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Patina Project: 1963 International Travelall
Vintage SUVs and carryalls have become increasingly popular with collectors and builders, and this 1963 International Travelall offers plenty of character. With a weathered turquoise-and-rust patina, 3/4-ton bones, a 4-speed manual transmission, and a freshly rebuilt 345-cubic-inch V8 waiting… more»
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Blizzard Beater: Opel GT Snow Machine
Every day, we see projects get posted for sale that are equal parts unique, fun, and mysterious. Usually, you can identify a logical train of thought that led the owner to build something no one has ever seen before. However,… more»
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Barn Dweller: 1960 DeSoto Adventurer
By 1960, DeSoto had been a Chrysler brand for 32 years. It was the fifth brand in the corporate family (surrounded by Plymouth, Dodge, Chrysler, and Imperial). Which had become one too many when the 1958 economic recession arrived…. more»
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Stored 22 Years: 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T
We don’t know why the seller’s parents parked this 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T in 2004, but it’s been sitting for 22 years now, basically untouched and undriven. The seller, the owner’s son, was hoping to get it back on… more»
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Muscle Truck Project: 1978 Dodge Li’l Red Express
Through a fluke in Federal emissions regulations, a pickup truck became the fastest U.S.-produced vehicle in 1978. The Li’l Red Express was a two-year muscle truck based on the Dodge D-100 pickup. It had a 360-cubic-inch police interceptor V8… more»
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Still In The Barn: 1957 Dodge Coronet Sedan
The Coronet was a fixture at Dodge throughout the 1950s. After 1959, the name was retired until 1965, when it returned to the mid-size B-body platform. For 1957, Chrysler’s “Forward Look” styling was at the forefront, and 280,500 Dodges… more»
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Dirt Cheap Project Pair: 1980 Honda Preludes
This seems like a potential bargain for anyone who has a thing for first-generation Honda Preludes. Of course, you’d be part of a fairly small contingent of owners still enthusiastic about these early Honda coupes, but some might say… more»
One Owner: 1970 Lotus Elan S4 Project
The original Lotus Elan proved that a sports car didn’t need a large engine or impressive horsepower figure to deliver serious performance. By combining a lightweight fiberglass body, a steel backbone chassis, and a lively twin-cam engine, Lotus created… more»
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Drivable Barn Find: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger V8
Most of the time, when we come across dilapidated Tigers, they also don’t run–but this one’s different! Someone, presumably the seller, has gone through enough of the mechanical components that the car is declared “ready to drive” and just… more»
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455-Equipped: 1970 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1970 Pontiac Trans Am makes a positive first impression, courtesy of its tidy presentation. It hides a couple of secrets below that surface, bringing an equal mix of good and bad news. Many hardened performance enthusiasts will welcome… more»
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Rusty But Worthy: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5
One aspect of the car hobby that always surprises me is how one person views rust compared to someone who rarely encounters it. It happens quite often to me, where after years of living in New England, I have… more»
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Drop-Top Driver: 1963 Plymouth Valiant
The Valiant was Plymouth’s entry into the compact car market in 1960. The similar Dodge Lancer followed the next year. Styling of the vehicles was a bit unorthodox (but in line with the rest of Chrysler at the time),… more»
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More Than a Roller: 1972 Dodge Charger Project
The second generation of the Dodge Charger was hot from 1968 to 1970, selling nearly 225,000 automobiles. The redesign of 1971 drew less interest, even though the Coronet hardtops had been discontinued, moving buyers to the Charger. This 1972… more»
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Real Barn Find: 1964 Pontiac GTO
Nearly half a century has passed since the seller of this 1964 Pontiac GTO said he bought it to restore, but it sounds like reality has finally set in that this is not going to take place, at least… more»
