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Storage Unit Find: 1961 Cadillac Coupe de Ville

In the 1960s, if you wanted to buy a car that said you “made it,” the Cadillac Coupe de Ville had to be at the top of your shopping list. It was a big, luxurious automobile with two doors… more»

Long Hood Project: 1969 Porsche 911

It’s still slightly bonkers to me how much a project-grade long-hood Porsche 911 goes for, but it’s clear at this point it’s not likely to change anytime soon. This 1969 Porsche 911 is offered up as a solid project… more»

A12 Six-Pack Four-Speed! 1969 Dodge Super Bee

The mid-year 1969 “A12” package turned the already spicy Super Bee into one hot pepper, a green pepper in this case. Decoding the (detached) fender tag confirms this 1969 Dodge Super Bee in Denver, Colorado came with the A12… more»

409/4 Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Impala

It might not be perfect, but this 1963 Chevrolet Impala is a classic that can be driven and enjoyed immediately. With a 409ci V8 under the hood, it offers plenty of performance potential and should be entertaining to drive…. more»

1 of 164: 1972 Chevrolet Nova with Skyroof

The Chevy Nova was a common sight in the 1970s, but what wasn’t so common was one with a factory skyroof. It was an option only in 1972 and 1973, and just 164 of them came in blue in… more»

Mopar Graveyard: Eight Mopar Project Cars

Gunter Kramer sent us a tip about a seller who has listed eight Mopars for sale on Craigslist in Denver Colorado. The cars consist of a Dodge Challenger, six Dodge Darts and a Chrysler New Yorker. The production years… more»

Electric Motorcar? 1972 Kelsen Sports Rider

Electric vehicles have certainly come a long way. Today, you can walk into a Tesla store and check out the latest in EV technology. But 50 years ago, the choices were few, if any. One EV oddity was the… more»

Package Deal: 1966 Datsun 1600 Roadster

The Datsun 1500/1600/2000 roadsters were a series of sports cars produced in Japan by Nissan in the 1960s. They would precede the famous Z-cars in the Fairlady line, going up against the likes of the MG, Triumph, Fiat and… more»

Tired Targa Project: 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera 2

Despite their immense collectability, the air-cooled Porsche 911 also spent a few years prior to the 993 chassis as simply a tired sports car that some second and third owners likely found too costly to maintain. The story isn’t… more»

Pace Truck Project: 1979 Ford F-150

If you’re a fan of the Indianapolis 500, it seems logical that you might have a pace car replica or two in your garage. If such a collection were a goal of mine, I would likely grab a 1979… more»

Rare Restoration Opportunity: 1974 BMW 3.0 CSI

This 1974 BMW 3.0 CSI may be one of the more desirable two-doors the company has ever made, but that doesn’t mean it becomes the proverbial money pit when found in project-grade condition. That said, this example has a… more»

Solid Project: 1967 Mercury Cougar XR7

This 1967 Mercury Cougar XR7 has been sitting for decades. As is often the case, the owner commenced the restoration process brimming with enthusiasm and good intentions, but the project stalled when a car more to his liking appeared… more»

Abandoned at the Mechanic: 1984 Porsche 944

When it comes to stories involving mechanic’s liens, it’s hard to believe what gets left behind sometimes. In the case of this 1984 Porsche 944, it sat in the mechanic’s yard in Palm Springs for ten years before the… more»

Original 383: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner

It’s pretty common to find classics based on Chrysler’s B-Body platform to be victims of severe rust, but this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner project is a refreshing change. It does have some rust for the buyer to tackle, but… more»

Rolling Project: 1973 Dodge Charger

Third generation Chargers would prove quite popular and 1973 models will sell mor than ever. The car’s sheet metal was new and – while the rear roof “C-Pillars” looked different – they were longer, wider and taller than in… more»

Yard Find Project: 1930 Ford Model A Truck

Ford’s Model A was the company’s biggest success story after its more famous predecessor, the Model T. Ford built more than four million of them across five years, compared to the T’s 15 million over 18 years. But the… more»

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