When it comes to vintage buses, it’s often the case that well-intentioned owners get to it too late. The bus, once retired, falls into private hands that simply need a lot of space and a lot of seats, which… more»
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Overland Legend Lost: 1965 Unimog M404
A few days ago, I came across a Facebook post in the “Junkyard Finds” group that included a curious thing: a reference to a pick-and-pull yard putting a classic Mercedes-Benz Unimog into the self-service section loaded with high-end off-road… more»
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Unfinished Project: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
The first generation of the Ford Thunderbird, built between 1955-57, is the version of the car most remembered today. It was a 2-seat personal luxury car that is often incorrectly compared to the Chevy Corvette, a 2-seat sports car…. more»
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454 Short Bed! 1979 Chevrolet Big 10 Pickup
Squarebody pickups are all the rage right now. If you have the stomach for a deep restoration, this 1979 Chevrolet Big 10 Pickup may interest you. It is a short wheel base 1/2 ton truck with a 454 cubic… more»
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1 of 1,489 — 1972 Plymouth Road Runner
A year after Plymouth introduced the GTX as an upscale muscle car, they rolled out the Road Runner as a performance car for the budget-minded. With its gimmicky name and “beep beep” horn, the car sold like hotcakes until… more»
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Running Project: 1970 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
It seems that Jaguar E-Type Roadster project vehicles fall into two broad categories. Some are extraordinarily cheap but require major restoration, which will climb high into the five-digit territory. Others will cost their buyer more initially, but they represent… more»
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1950 Chevy Pickup Project
Here’s a great truck for you patina lovers! This 1950 Chevrolet pickup is a non-runner, but I’d be surprised if a weekend of effort wouldn’t make it one! It’s listed for sale here on eBay where 30 bids have… more»
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53k Genuine Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
When an owner claims low mileage with a classic car, it can be easy to be cynical about that claim. However, when the vehicle in question comes with substantial documentation, that can erase the doubts. That is the case… more»
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Restomod Or Restore? 1983 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
This 1983 Chevrolet K5 Blazer is a non-running project, but the price seems right for an affordable build if you’ve been looking for one of these classic squarebodies. The truck is a non-runner at the moment but looks to… more»
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Upscale Muscle Car Project: 1970 Plymouth GTX
The GTX debuted in 1967 as an upscale muscle car based on the mid-size Plymouth Belvedere. It beat the Road Runner to market by a year but was outsold by the latter because of its appeal to a more… more»
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Slant-Six Survivor: 1971 Plymouth Duster
The Plymouth Valiant was a great economy car in the 1960s, but sporty was not one of the words you would use to describe it. Enter the Duster in 1970 with a new fastback body from the cowl back…. more»
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Extra Lithe: 1967 Lotus Elan Coupe
By 1967, Lotus Cars Ltd. had established itself as a provider of lithe sporting machines, making the most of small engines, fiberglass & backbone-style frames. The Elan was an attempt at selling a “real” sports car as opposed to… more»
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Original Paint: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Any classic car that has accumulated forty-two years under its belt and retains its original paint is worth a closer look. This is especially true if the vehicle in question is also rust-free. That is the story behind this… more»
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Genuine SS 454! 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
In the Spring of 1971, I went on a tour of Chevrolet’s Broening Highway (Baltimore) assembly plant. I was a car-obsessed teen and B.H. was one of several plants that assembled Chevelles, El Caminos, and Monte Carlos. As we… more»
SS 396 Clone Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
From all indications, this 1969 Chevy was an ordinary Camaro when it left the factory. But the seller’s more recent plan for the car was to create a Super Sport or SS 396 clone. Some of that work has… more»
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1969 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” Project
By 1969, Pontiac’s muscle car, the GTO, was in its sixth year of production. Looking to generate even further interest in the machine, Pontiac introduced “The Judge” option, taking marketing advantage of the skit with Sammy Davis, Jr. on… more»
