One of my favorite recent opening photos, this Pinto wagon does need a bit of service after having been stored since 2005. Ahhhh, 2005, to go back 20+ years. What’s the first thing you’d do? I mean, other than… more»
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Kammback Project: 1976 Chevrolet Vega
Chevrolet entered the subcompact car market in 1971 with the (what would become troubled) Vega. It had a seven-year run and found two million customers. Popular was the Vega 2-door station wagon, marketed as the “Kammback”. The seller has… more»
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Ready for Restoration! Oliver HG-68 Hi-Crop
Oliver’s history stretches back to 1857, when it sold plows made from chilled metal, which resisted abrasion and lasted longer. In time, manufacturers began attaching implements to the new-fangled tractor, boosting sales of both products. Oliver expanded its repertoire… more»
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Running V8 Project: 1958 Ford Fairlane
Named in honor of Henry Ford’s Michigan estate, the Fairlane was a staple in the Ford lineup from 1955 to 1970. At first, it was the top model, but the Galaxie took over those honors in 1959. The seller… more»
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Real Barn Find: 1966 Ford Mustang
There is a fear among enthusiasts that the supply of desirable barn finds will eventually dry up. That is understandable, but, as the eternal optimist, I look at cars like this 1966 Ford Mustang and feel the future remains… more»
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Running Red Hauler: 1948 Ford F-5 Flatbed
When Ford introduced the F-Series line of trucks in 1948, they were founding an institution that has shown no signs of letting up. Of course, the King Ranch you can buy off the lot today has little in common… more»
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455 V8 Project: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville
The Bonneville was usually Pontiac’s top-of-the-line car during its lengthy run from 1957 to 2005. In the 1960s, it rode on a longer wheelbase than the Catalina, providing passengers with more legroom and a smoother ride. This third-generation “Bonney”… more»
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Needs TLC: 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
For some reason, I rarely think of a Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham from the 1980s as a car that needs work. I just assume that they’ve been taken care of, maintained, loved, washed, kept in a garage, etc. This is… more»
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Running 4-Speed Project: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
As with most projects, this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette has both pros and cons to consider, one of the former being that the engine and transmission are still factory components. It’s also currently running, and it’s a convertible, so I’m… more»
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Cheap V8 Project: 1968 Ford Torino GT
It is often said that we only get what we pay for, a fact perfectly demonstrated by this 1968 Ford Torino GT. The seller’s price looks dirt-cheap, but the buyer faces a mountain of work before it returns to… more»
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No-Reserve Ferrari Replica: 1986 Pontiac Fiero SE Convertible
Few cars spark conversation quite like a Ferrari replica, and this 1986 Pontiac Fiero SE–based build is guaranteed to do exactly that. Listed on eBay at no reserve, this red Fiero Ferrari replica blends mid-1980s Pontiac engineering with unmistakable… more»
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One Bolt Fenders: 1972 Citroen DS Wagon
This blue Citroen DS wagon looks like the sort of cool French classic that makes you stop and take a second look – but don’t let that beautiful body style fool you. Based on the photos from the eBay… more»
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Ready to Rebuild: 1971 Porsche 914
There’s a quiet dejection baked into some listings, as if acknowledging that a project didn’t our quite as expected (I’ve written a few of these sorts of ads in my day.) Then there are the tell-tale signs that someone… more»
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Still In The Barn? 1971 Plymouth Duster Twister
In 1970, Plymouth introduced the sporty Duster, a fastback version of the Valiant compact. It quickly began to sell well, including the Duster 340, a performance model. In 1971, Plymouth added the Twister option, which gave the car the… more»
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Mild Project: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
The history of the “people’s car” is rooted in Adolf Hitler’s Germany. The Nazi party’s successor to the country’s labor unions – aka the German Labour Front – founded Volkswagen in 1937 after Hitler ordered that a cheap, mass-produced… more»
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Project or Parts Car? 1972 Fiat 850 Sport Spider
At first glance, this 1972 Fiat 850 Sport Spider has the right ingredients: a tiny Italian convertible, 4-speed manual, and classic red paint. But once you dig into the details from the eBay listing, this one starts looking less… more»
