One of the harder decisions to make is when you have a desirable specimen of a vehicle in project form and you know it’s not going to get the treatment it deserves in the short term. This 1967 Volkswagen… more»
Project Cars
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Rare Pop-Top: 1976 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Chalet
I’m steeling myself for the “broken record” comments where I pontificate yet again about just where all of these Chevrolet K5 Blazer Chalets are coming from. Here’s yet another one, also in project form, that needs restoration but supposedly… more»
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1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight SceniCoupe
Introducing a car so big it doesn’t even fit in the seller’s pictures! Normally you could take a step backward and get the whole car in view, but sometimes you’re backed up against a lion’s cage or a dangerous… more»
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Trend Setter: 1974 Lotus Europa Twin Cam
As Lotus put it, “…the one with the engine where the GP cars put it.” The Europa was an eye-opener upon its introduction in 1966, not for its unusual body style as much for the location of its engine… more»
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No Rust Lil’ Hustler: 1976 Datsun 620
This 1976 Datsun 620 is a project, but a worthy one considering how straight and rust-free the bodywork is said to be. That’s really your biggest obstacle on a truck like this, as the Japanese tin from this era… more»
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55K Original Miles: 1979 Citroën CX Pallas
I have had a fascination with French cars lately, a condition I attribute to visiting the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum in Pinellas Park, Florida. They have a wonderful collection of antique automobiles with one of the best collections of… more»
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Parked Since 1980s: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The 1969 model year may have been the peak for performance-oriented Ford Mustangs, as no less than six of them were available. The GT, Boss, 302, Boss 429, Shelby GT350, Shelby GT500, and the new Mach 1 were all… more»
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Same Family For 50 Years: 1960 Pontiac Bonneville
The Pontiac Bonneville, named after the salt flats in Utah, was a staple in the company’s line-up from 1957-05. It was often the top-line automobile offered by the GM division and was – at times – the largest car… more»
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Baby Ferrari: 1972 Fiat Dino 2400
It seems like these limited-production Fiat/Ferrari coupes almost always show up in project car form. The Fiat Dino 2400 was built as part of a manufacturing agreement with Ferrari, which had to homologate an engine per the requirements of… more»
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German Built Samba: 1964 Volkswagen 21-Window Bus
This 1964 Volkswagen Bus is a desirable 21-window example that was apparently laid up until storage until not too long ago. The seller acquired the Bus and put it back together, adding some modifications like the blacked-out Fuchs wheels… more»
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Nitrous 350 V8: 1973 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy Nova got a serious facelift for 1973-74, but still retained the overall look and style of the 1968-72 editions. The rear windows were enlarged, and the bumpers were bigger, but the resemblance was familiar. In the 2-door… more»
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Older Restoration: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet got into the sports car game in 1953 with the Corvette. But it was not the barn burner it would become in later years. Early Corvettes had a 235 cubic-inch “Blue Flame” inline-6 and automatic transmission, so buyers… more»
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Only 50K Miles: 1968 Pontiac Grand Prix
I was drawn to this 1968 Pontiac Grand Prix for two reasons, First, it’s the last of the full-size B-bodied hardtops before migration to a stretched A-Body platform occurred for ’69. And two, it’s that beak! As much as… more»
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440+6 Project: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
Is it too late? Is some sort of salvation possible for this 1971 Plymouth Road Runner? The short answer is always yes, it just depends on how deep one’s pockets are. The VIN tells the truth, this fuselage-bodied Mopar… more»
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265 V8 Barn Find: 1956 Chevrolet 210
Who remembers the TV commercials with Dinah Shore crooning, “See the USA in Your Chevrolet”? While that jingle was first used to promote the 1953 Chevies, it may have been better suited to the all-new 1955-57 “Tri Fives” that… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1975 Chrysler New Yorker
The New Yorker was a luxury automobile produced by Chrysler from 1949-96, making it the longest-running American car nameplate when it was discontinued. Except for the Imperial, often a separate make, no car that Chrysler built was more opulent…. more»
