The Road Runner debuted to a lot of fanfare for 1968. After all, it was a fun car patterned after a popular and fast cartoon character with a horn that went “beep beep” (or was that “meep meep”) when… more»
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Parked Since The 1980s: 1968 AMC AMX 390 V8
I met a friend in Kenosha, Wisconsin for coffee a couple of years ago on my way to Chicago. I had driven past the exit many times but had never been to historic downtown Kenosha before, the former home… more»
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Hi-Po 289: 1965 Ford Mustang K-Code
Lightning strikes twice? For the second time in as many weeks, we have another valuable Mustang to review that is in a rather disorganized state. This time, it’s a top dog K-Code variety but all is not as it… more»
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Hemi Orange Project: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T
When the Charger was introduced in 1966, it was both personal luxury and muscle car rolled into one. Sales of the automobile really took off when the car was redesigned in 1968 along with the rest of Chrysler’s intermediates,… more»
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Oval Window Project: 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
Oval window Volkswagen Beetles will never not be collectible, even when found with severe rust issues. However, as most of us know by now, if the Beetle’s body is intact, replacing the floorpan is no big deal. The oval… more»
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Parked in 2006: 1969 Dodge Charger
Sometimes we will buy a classic car with all of the best intentions in the world, but life will get in the way. It is at this time that restoration projects will stall, often before they can even begin…. more»
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Rare Aluminum Body: 1950 Muntz Jet
You don’t gain the nickname of “Madman” by following life’s conventional path. That was the case with Earl “Madman” Muntz. He was a man who was willing to take risks in both his business and private lives. As a… more»
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1970 Dodge Super Bee Project
2-door muscle car projects are getting harder to find every day. Cars that only a decade ago would have sold for a couple of hundred dollars are now selling for a premium. This 1970 Dodge Super Bee can be… more»
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No Reserve: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z28/RS
Some classic cars can be mystery machines, and this 1973 Camaro Z28 is no exception. Someone has commenced the process of restoring this beast, but this has stalled. It was originally ordered with some nice optional extras, but how… more»
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Killer Patina? 1976 Ford Pinto Wagon
I went back on my word! I wasn’t going to use the “P” word in a title. I couldn’t help myself when I saw the seller’s description of his 1976 Ford Pinto “Squire” wagon. It just got away from… more»
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No Reserve Chopper: 1946 Harley Davidson Servicar
This custom Harley-Davidson chopper began life as a now-rare Servicar, which was a clever concept that marketed motorcycles as a sort of service vehicle, born of out the company’s desperation to generate sales. Of course, the body that made… more»
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Top Banana Project: 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340
The original Dodge Challenger was only around for five model years but left quite an impression – even 50 years later. The pony car market was already wearing thin when the Challenger came out in 1970 and growing safety… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible
Tackling the restoration of a classic car can be a daunting prospect. This is especially true if every aspect of that vehicle is going to require work. That’s where cars like this 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible can fit… more»
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409/4-Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
The 3rd Generation of the Chevrolet Impala was sold between 1961 and 1964 and marked the badge’s transition from the be-finned cars of the late 1950s and the Coke-bottle styling that began to emerge in the late 1960s. This… more»
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What’s It Worth? 1974 AMC Javelin
The Javelin was AMC’s primary entry in the hot pony car market of the late ‘60s. By the mid-70s, the market had changed and 1974 would be the last year of the car. This Javelin, likely finished in the… more»
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K-Code Conversion: 1936 Ford Coupe
This 1936 Ford Coupe is an unfinished custom build. Its specifications aren’t radical, but it should still provide some noticeable performance improvements over a standard Coupe. It needs someone to finish the work, which appears to be mostly cosmetic…. more»
