The Hudson Hornet is best remembered for its success in auto racing in the early 1950s. Then, along came Hudson’s merger with Nash-Kelvinator in 1954, forming American Motors. Things changed after that, and the 1955-1957 Hornets were largely rebadged… more»
Project Cars
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Too Far Gone? 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
It is a question I have always pondered. To what point must a classic deteriorate before it is genuinely beyond salvation? That is the big one hanging over this 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible. It is a sad, sorry sight,… more»
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Unfinished Restoration: 1986 Country Coach Classic
Most of the time, when you see an old RV for sale, it doesn’t get much more than a second look. But in that cursory glance, you’ll likely notice small details that suggest this isn’t like every other forgotten… more»
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1 of 20 Left? 1988 Eagle Medallion
The Medallion is probably the least remembered American Motors car. That’s because it was built by Renault in France and sold at Jeep-Eagle dealers after Chrysler bought into AMC in 1987. They were supposed to be sold at both… more»
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Stalled Restoration: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
The Ford Thunderbird debuted in 1955 as a 2-seat personal luxury car. Because of its passenger configuration, it’s often lumped in with the Chevrolet Corvette of the same era as a sports car. But they really didn’t go after… more»
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Cheap Project? 1977 International Scout II
This 1977 International Scout II is listed for sale for a super low price. After looking at the close up pictures, one might say that the $1,250 is for whats left of the Scout II after the rust bug… more»
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10k Miles: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL
Steve McQueen has left an enduring legacy on popular culture in ways that many other celebrities has not. In addition to being a big screen legend, his identity – the things he touched, the items he favored, the purchases… more»
BF Exclusive: 1972 Chevrolet K20 4×4
This 4×4 has had three owners and traveled just over 271,000 miles over the last 54 years. We don’t know the timeline on when portions of it were repainted or restored, but it’s had some bodywork and paintwork over… more»
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Rotisserie Included! 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
When you buy a project like this 1965 Ford Mustang, you will also need to have a vision as to how all of it could come together again one day. Such is the case with this fastback, which used… more»
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Sliding Roof: 1964 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire
Despite its financial woes after the Packard merger went bust in the 1950s, Studebaker continued to try to be innovative when and where it could. One example is the Wagonaire station wagon, based on the Lark/Daytona. Its claim to… more»
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Pickup Project: 1969 Toyota Hilux Pickup
Now that’s my kind of turn signal. Most drivers today don’t even use the ones built into their vehicles, let alone U.S. market turn signals like the ones on this 1969 Toyota Hilux. This pickup can be found posted… more»
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Roadster Project: 1987 Ford Mustang ASC/McLaren
The Ford Mustang ASC/McLaren remains one of those unusual collector cars that is both entirely appealing due to its usability and affordable running gear, but also sort of a question mark. In the case of the car shown here,… more»
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350/3-Speed: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS
This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS proves that there are promising project candidates hidden in barns and sheds across the country. It features its original drivetrain and is a rock-solid survivor with an unusual interior feature. Its needs are essentially… more»
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Numbers Matching: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner
The second generation of the Plymouth Road Runner (1971-74) saw a decline in performance compared to the first batch (1968-70). But it was an industry-wide thing as engines were being detuned for lower emissions. By 1973, a 318 V8… more»
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Last Big Drop-Top: 1975 Pontiac Grand Ville
From 1971 to 1975, the Grand Ville was the top-of-the-line full-size Pontiac. It had temporarily replaced the Bonneville, which would re-emerge at the top later. The 1975 model year marked the end of all big GM convertibles, except for… more»
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Project Pedal Car: 1960s Garton “Tin Lizzie”
Pedal cars date back to about the time cars were first invented, sometime in the 1890s. The first of their ilk were built with wood bodies and steel underpinnings, often by bicycle manufacturers. Most were chain drive, and like… more»
