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»
Project Cars
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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90% Restored: 1955 Packard Caribbean
The Packard Caribbean was one of the most luxurious, glamorous cars for sale in the 1950s. Loaded with goodies, a drop top, and not 2 but 3 paint colors, it was a car that stood out everywhere it went…. more»
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A Collection Of Three 1930s MGs
It’s always sad when an estate sale includes restoration projects in process, but after reading the story here about Lew Reader and his pre-war MG collection, it’s nice to know the cars were enjoyed by him prior to being… more»
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Wild 1984 Pontiac Fiero Wheelie Stander
There are times when I feel mildly sheepish about some of the cars I buy, largely because they tend to be major projects that, while they are purchased cheaply, may not be the soundest of decisions. However, I still… more»
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Original 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 383 Convertible
The seller is this 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible’s third owner. He purchased the vehicle in 1983 and used it sparingly before placing it into dry storage for thirty-two years. It has emerged from hiding, and he has returned… more»
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396-Equipped 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Project
The Chevelle SS 396 is one of the most duplicated cars out there, probably because the real thing was so cool, and the available population of Malibu’s hasn’t been depleted yet. This ’70 Malibu is a work-in-progress where much… more»
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Desert Find: 1968 Ford Torino GT 390
Buying an older project car from a drier climate will always involve a compromise. While such a climate may be conducive to preserving classic steel, it can exact a high toll in other areas. That is the case with… more»
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California Black Plates: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Though both cars started as two-seaters, the Chevy Corvette and the Ford Thunderbird were not direct competitors. The ‘Vette was designed as a sports car to thwart English imports while the T-Bird was an early personal luxury car with… more»
