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Déjà Vu? 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe

Chevy’s 1958 models would be a one-year iteration, redesigned again for 1959 to keep up with the styling excesses of Chrysler’s “Forward Look” products. The swanky Impala was introduced in 1958, but the Bel Air was still a big… more»

Post-War Drop-Top: 1948 Packard Victoria

The 1948-49 Packard models were some of the first all-new cars after World War II. The debuting Super Eight and Custom Eight Victoria convertibles were Packard’s first open-air automobiles since 1942. This ’48 edition looks to have been kept… more»

Family Project? 1958 Triumph TR3A

Selecting the right candidate for a family classic car restoration can be difficult. There are many factors to consider, chief amongst these being affordability and ease of restoration. That is why older British sports cars are attractive. With a… more»

Blank Canvas Project: 1969 Lotus Europa

Simplify, then add lightness. That was the philosophy behind many of Colin Chapman’s more successful designs, both in Formula One and his road cars. Nowhere was this better demonstrated than in his iconic Europa. While the car didn’t feature… more»

Two for One: 1966 and 1964 Sunbeam Alpines

Two cars for one price! These Sunbeam Alpines, one a 1966 and the other a 1964, are located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and advertised here on Craigslist. $5,500 takes the pair home. Many thanks to Chuck Foster for the tip!

DIY Project? 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

It would be easy to walk past this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am and not give it a second glance as a project car. However, this could prove to be a bad move. When you delve below the tired and… more»

454 V8 Project: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Tribute

This 1967 Chevelle Malibu is on its way to becoming a Super Sport clone or tribute car. But with one major departure. Rather than sourcing a 396 cubic inch V8, the seller opted to fast forward a few years… more»

Taking Aim at Rolls-Royce! 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II

The Mark II was an uber-luxury coupé sold by the Continental Division of Ford in 1956-57. It was the flagship FOMOCO automobile, marketed against the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. Supposedly, Ford lost money on every one of them sold because… more»

Rebuilt 327! 1968 Camaro Project

Tinged with surface rust and wearing fresh rubber, this faded pony car shows promise, and a freshly rebuilt V8 sweetens the pot. The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro in Apple Valley, California looks like many cars in metal-friendly climates, rides that… more»

What’s It Worth? 1973 Ford Bronco Ranger

If you had been one of the 21,894 buyers in 1973 who slapped down their hard-earned cash on a new Ford Bronco, you could have been laughing all the way to the bank today. The vehicle would have cost… more»

Ferrari-Inspired! 1978 Datsun 280Z Velo Rossa Spyder

Imitation may be the most sincere form of flattery, yet there’s little doubt that the Ferrari 250 GTO truly requires any additional praise. The once simple race car has ascended to the heights of the collector market, regularly commanding… more»

A Notable Nash: 1949 Super 600

It looks almost like a cross between a rolling sarcophagus and a bathtub with a little bit of Dick Tracy thrown in – you know a Nash Super 600, like this 1949 example, when you see one. Considered a… more»

60k Original Miles: 1968 Mercury Cougar

With the values of First Generation Mustangs continuing to soar, they are slowly edging their way out of the reach of the average enthusiast. That’s where vehicles like the Mercury Cougar come into their own. These classics remain more… more»

Cheap Drop-Top: 1966 Mercury Comet Caliente

Beginning in 1966, the Comet would lose some of its compact car heritage. It would become a mid-size automobile using the same chassis as the Ford Fairlane – which had a Falcon chassis stretched to accommodate a longer wheelbase…. more»

390 Project! 1967 Ford Mustang

Some classics survive decades of ownership and use while barely changing, enduring minimal changes or signs of wear and tear. Others progress through chapters of life from pampered new chariot to rough-ridden high school beater to “that old car… more»

Working Retractable Top! 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner

The 1950s was an era for experimentation by U.S. car manufacturers. A good example would be Ford’s retractable hardtop from 1957-59. It had a complex operation but was dependable despite what pundits may say today. But they didn’t sell… more»