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Almost Finished: 1971 Lotus Europa 2

The Lotus Europa was an English-built mid-engine GT sports car. Several variants were produced between 1966-75, including this Series 2 edition from 1971. This version was completely restored three years ago but the reassembly process wasn’t quite completed. The… more»

Sliding Roof Special: 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire

The end of the line for Studebaker in the U.S. was upon us when this 1963 Lark Wagonaire station wagon was assembled. Actually, December 20th of that year was when the last cars rolled off of the South Bend,… more»

2 For 1: Pair of 1967 Pontiacs

Both the LeMans and GTO were part of Pontiac’s mid-size line-up for 1967. The former was the upscale version of the Tempest and the GTO – now a series of its own – covered the performance end of the… more»

Stalled Project: 1969 Dodge Charger 440

There are plenty of things in life where the “spare me the details” concept is in order, to keep from bombarding listeners with so much information that the speaker loses their audience. However, I can’t think of too many… more»

Cheap Project: 1979 AMC Spirit

When AMC unveiled the Spirit for the 1979 model year, it became apparent that it was a reworked version of the previous Gremlin that the company had produced for nearly a decade. This practice was (and remains) nothing unusual,… more»

Hangar Find: The Friendship

As the saying goes, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, and that’s generally the hope of travelers visiting the famed Sin City. However, in this case, Grandpa brought something home and it may not be what you think…. more»

V8-Equipped: 1960 Chevrolet Impala 4-Door Post

While many enthusiasts will focus on cars of the two-door variety, four-door variants serve a vital role in the classic scene. Many owners can attest to how difficult it can be to maneuver small children into the back seat… more»

Storage Shed Find: 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

The Vista Cruiser was the cool mid-size station wagon built by Oldsmobile that had the raised rear “Vista” roof and skylights. Production ran in this format from 1964-72 across two generations, designed and trimmed along the lines of the… more»

Restoration Ready: 1962 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special

While life behind the wheel of a classic muscle or sports car can offer an exhilarating motoring experience, there comes a time in this crazy world when we all feel we need to kick back and relax in total… more»

Firebird Donor: Ferrari 308 Replica Kit Car

Another day, another forgotten kit car project that is doing its best to look like a Ferrari. This attempt at building a copy of one of the most iconic Ferrari profiles ever made has stopped well short of the… more»

Tri-Five Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

The Tri-Five Chevies of 1955-57 were quite popular then and now. With more than 4.5 million units built across three model years, they’re not hard to find today, depending on the condition. The Bel Air Sport Coupe was the… more»

Hidden Shop Find: 1969 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser

One of the more maddening aspects of reviewing classifieds listings is seeing what look like excellent project vehicles and finding zero text in the description. I get it – we’re all busy – but if you really want to… more»

Bronco Fighter: 1972 Jeep Commando

Originally the Kaiser Jeepster Commando, this early SUV was in production from 1966-73. It competed against the International Scout, Toyota Land Cruiser, and Ford Bronco. Beginning in 1970, the Commando was a product of American Motors, including this ’72… more»

Assembly Required: 1957 Chevrolet 2-Door Station Wagon

While most enthusiasts will complete their project build, sometimes an owner will run out of steam with the finish line in sight. That is the case with this 1957 Chevrolet Two-Door Station Wagon. The owner has completed all of… more»

Blank Canvas Wagon: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Two-Door Station Wagon

First offered in 1964, the Chevrolet Chevelle would eventually become a legendary vehicle in the muscle car world. When those first examples rolled off the showroom floors, nobody could have envisaged where the journey would go for the newest… more»

Wrecked 283 V8: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

Considering the popularity of these cars today, it’s hard to believe the Corvette was a late bloomer in the 1950s. After less than 5,000 units were built from 1953-55, the Chevy sports car was in danger of cancellation. But… more»