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Hot Rod Project: 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe

Traditional project builds have many attractions for some enthusiasts, especially when the project in question is an old-school hot rod. That is what is on offer with this 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe. It is a vehicle where the build… more»

Fuelie Project: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1961 Corvette “fuelie” is a classic that needs its share of TLC. It has fallen on hard times, so the person who tackles the restoration will need to be dedicated and ready for some hard work. If you… more»

Rare Factory Four-Speed: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T SE Project

Available only in 1970, the “SE” Special Edition package was an option group offered by Dodge equipping the powerful and sporty Challenger with luxury accouterments such as a special interior trim, an overhead console, a unique rear window, and… more»

Police Interceptor: 1971 Plymouth Fury

There’s something about a stealth sedan with a law enforcement background and a big V8 that does something to me. The fact that this is a 1971 Plymouth Fury sedan makes it even better. This police package Mopar can… more»

All-Aluminum Body: 1954 Panhard Dyna Z

Founded in 1887, Panhard was one of the earliest automobile manufacturers. Though not as well-known as other contemporary French car companies, they produced a variety of advanced passenger cars before being purchased, and then absorbed, by Citroen in 1967…. more»

Promising Project: 1969 Jaguar E-Type

While many British sports cars were accessible due to their relative affordability when new, the Jaguar E-Type was very much an aspirational vehicle. This was a car that the company had intended to push the boundaries of performance, and… more»

Restoration Candidate? 1954 Austin Healey 100

I never really knew what an Austin-Healey was until my high school years. A classmate’s cousin had an early 60’s 3000. It may have been a ’62 or a ’63 and it had a Chevrolet 327 CI V8 engine… more»

Thirty Years in the Garage: Triumph Spitfire 4 Mk2

Sometimes a car that has been well-loved passes the point where its current owner can put it back on the road. When this happens, many will enter a state of denial, holding fast to their dream until it rusts… more»

Taxicab Project: 1947 Plymouth De Luxe

Back in 1947, if you wanted a taxi, you stood out by the road and flagged one down. Or called Yellow Cab and they sent one to you. Today, you pull up an App on your phone, and –… more»

6-Wheels! 1978 Chevrolet Malibu/El Camino

At first glance, it’s hard to tell if this vehicle is more Chevrolet Malibu or more El Camino, the popular  “gentlemen’s” pickup. Because of the extended roofline and side windows, the half in front of the first set of… more»

Backyard Find: 1951 Jowett Jupiter

One of the great joys of this hobby is the thrill that comes on first sighting a tarp-covered lump hidden behind someone’s garage. It’s a moment of nearly infinite possibilities. Hidden away behind a garage in Colorado is a… more»

Original Hemi: 1957 Dodge Coronet D500

The owner of this 1957 Dodge Coronet D500 found it sitting in a field, and he has spent the past three years returning it to a roadworthy state. No aspect of its drivetrain has escaped his attention, and he… more»

42k Mile Survivor: 1960 Rambler American

The American is usually thought of as the first U.S.-built compact. It was followed by the Studebaker Lark, Ford Falcon, Plymouth Valiant, and a host of others. The first generation of the car was built between 1958-60 and the… more»

UPDATE: 383-Equipped 1947 Dodge 3-Window Business Coupe

UPDATE – The seller, Larry, has lowered his asking price to $11,500 and provided more information and photos. You can view their updated Classified here! One of the most complex parts of any project build, especially for the initiated,… more»

“Spinny Dorito” 1988 Mazda RX-7 FC Turbo II Project

Mazda has a long history with wacky engines. Their first car, the R360 introduced in 1960, was powered by a rear-mounted air-cooled V-twin engine displacing just 356cc. It was moderately successful and they wanted to expand on that moderate… more»

Supercharged! 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk

The 1962-64 GT Hawks would be the last literation of the Studebaker car that dated back to 1956. These machines were designed to compete with personal luxury cars like the Ford Thunderbird and – next to the Avanti –… more»