Despite looking more like a Halloween prop than a project car, the seller of this Porsche 356 Speedster replica thinks it’s a worthwhile investment for a savvy car builder. His price is low compared to what a finished one… more»
Project Cars
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V8 Conversion? 1976 Lotus Eclat
The twin-cam ‘907’ engine originally fitted to the 1975-83 Lotus Eclat isn’t known for its longevity, although it makes a fair bit of power for its size. Someone felt that this particular Lotus Eclat deserved better, and has swapped… more»
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Engine Out Project: 1986 Lotus Esprit HCI Turbo
Buying someone else’s unfinished project is a risky proposition, a scenario that grows only more challenging if the vehicle in question is a limited-production turbocharged sports car. That’s what we’re dealing with in this very pretty 1986 Lotus Esprit… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1958 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 75
I wouldn’t have much use for a nine-passenger vehicle but if I did, I wouldn’t get a van or anything like that. Why would I want a van when I could have something cool like this 1958 Cadillac Fleetwood… more»
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Too Many Doors? 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
In its eighth year as Chevy’s popular mid-size car, the Chevelle got single-beam headlights for the first time in 1971 (like they did with the Monte Carlo the year before). Besides that – and the taillights/back bumper – the… more»
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Last Registered In 1969: 1959 Plymouth Sport Suburban
Before there was the big Chevrolet SUV called the Suburban, there was the Plymouth version as a station wagon. While it was produced from 1949-78 overall, all Plymouth wagons would be their own series from 1956-61. This six-passenger Sport… more»
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Stored 35 Years! 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
While the 1954 Chevrolet Corvette only differed in details from the introductory 1953 model, Chevy made several efforts to make the car more desirable to consumers, including reducing the list price from $3,498 to $2,774. There was a catch,… more»
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Extreme Makeover: 1935 Audi 225 Cabriolet
I recently had the chance to visit the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum in Pinellas Park, Florida, which is a delightful collection of historic vehicles that all share a common theme: they were engineering masterpieces in one form or another,… more»
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Parked 19 Years: 1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Introduced in 1970, the Monte Carlo would be Chevy’s personal luxury entry through 1988 (and again from 1995-07). The fourth-generation would enjoy an eight-year run and be the last built using rear-wheel-drive (1981-88). The seller’s car has been in… more»
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Still Does A Burnout: 1976 Chevrolet Nova SS
I found this 1976 Chevrolet Nova SS to be of interest because I didn’t know a Nova SS was still being made in 1976. The Nova SS, and pretty much anything pretending to be a performance car, was mostly… more»
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Project with Parts: 1965 Rambler American 330
The American, built from 1958-69, was American Motors’ second incarnation of the car since it began with Nash before the merger of Nash and Hudson to form AMC. The final generation of the American ran from 1964-69 and was… more»
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Patina Bug: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
We’ve all heard the excuse before that a spouse is unhappy with the prolonged presence of a project car on the premises, and therefore, someone is leaving whether they want to or not. This 1963 Volkswagen Beetle finds itself… more»
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Solid Project: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The seller believes that this 1957 Thunderbird may have belonged to the same family since new. It is a solid classic, but it has undergone a few changes throughout its life. However, returning it to its former glory would… more»
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25k Original Miles: 1969 AMC AMX
UPDATE 12/27/2021: It looks like it will hopefully be a case of second time lucky for the owner of this 1969 AMC AMX. His previous auction listing on this classic roared to $40,100, and it appeared that the car… more»
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Sitting For Years: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
WYSIWYG. What You See Is What You Get. That might be the best way to describe this 1954 Chevrolet Corvette, as there is not a whole lot of specific information or details given about this car or its history. … more»
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Upscale B-Body: 1970 Plymouth GTX
Although it shares many of the same components with a Road Runner, you won’t find Road Runner badges on a 1970 Plymouth GTX. While the Road Runner was Plymouth’s mousetrap to catch young muscle car enthusiasts who wanted to… more»
