Plymouth broke out of the gate quickly in 1928 – a new brand on the rise. It offered advanced features, including hydraulic brakes and rubber engine mounts (cutely called “floating power”) at a reasonable price. The brand’s popularity launched… more»
Project Cars
BF Exclusive: 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500
This Triumph Spitfire 1500 has undergone a significant amount of work, but it now needs a new home and to be completed. The seller needs the garage space, so they have come to accept that they won’t be able… more»
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Zippy Brit: 1964 Sunbeam Alpine Series II Project
Here’s a neat find for British sports car fans: a 1964 Sunbeam Alpine Series II project, now listed here on Facebook Marketplace. This is a true estate garage discovery, and while details are limited, the seller notes it appears… more»
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Project Potential: 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible with a Treasure Trove of Parts
For Mopar fans, a 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible project is already exciting enough, but this one, listed here on craigslist in King George, Virginia, comes with more than just a shell. The seller has owned the car since 1979… more»
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Estate Find: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396/4-Speed
With the popularity and appeal of the Chevelle in the mid-sixties, it’s not surprising that the sales numbers were strong for all of the different models, with plenty of customers driving one home from their Chevrolet dealer in 1966. … more»
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Rough but Rare: 1963 Ford Falcon Barn Find
Sometimes the best stories in the car world begin in a dusty garage or tucked away in a forgotten corner of a property. That’s the case with this 1963 Ford Falcon, a true barn find located in Fallbrook, California,… more»
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Limo Project: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
To me, one of the more intriguing projects to take on is an old limo. Now, not just your run-of-the-mill Town Car or Cadillac, but something more exotic. We’ve all seen the random Porsche 911 stretch, or the Corvette… more»
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Rarely Seen Wagon: 1966 Checker Marathon
For most of the second half of the 20th Century, if you flagged down a Yellow Cab in a big city, there’s a fair chance you got to ride in a Checker. Built like tanks, these beasts were big,… more»
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Plum Crazy Project: 1970 Dodge Charger 500
Just one year separating a car moniker can change things substantially, and the number 500 is a key example when it comes to the Dodge Charger. Back in ’69, the Charger 500 was a separate model that featured a… more»
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289/4-Speed: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 XL Convertible
Choosing an appropriate project candidate is often challenging, but this 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 XL Convertible deserves more than a passing glance. Its mechanical specifications promise respectable performance with scope to extract performance gains from the V8 under the… more»
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Running Survivor: 1955 Chevrolet 210 Townsman
Chevrolet made a lot of noise in 1955 with a full range of all-new cars available with GM’s optional first V8 engine since 1918. The 210 was the mid-level Chevy that offered a few more creature comforts over the… more»
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Nearly Done Stalled Project: 1959 Ford Prefecta
The Ford Anglia was a small 2-door sedan built in England from 1939 to 1967. The Prefecta was essentially an upscale 4-door version of the same vehicle. The seller’s nearly finished project should be a Prefecta 100-E, which was… more»
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Factory R-Code 428 CJ: 1969 Ford Torino Cobra
The Ford Torino was one of those versatile autos that served capably in each capacity it served, including everything from cheap basic family transportation all the way to some downright pavement-pounding muscle. This 1969 Ford Torino Cobra here on… more»
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Restored In The 90s: 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible
When shopping online for a vintage car to ponder taking on as a project, it’s always helpful when the seller provides plenty of detailed information about the car’s history, and even better when lots of photos are included. This… more»
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Three Free Hondas!
Many people agree that the only thing better than a cheap project candidate is one that is free. If that’s the case, this trio of Honda Microcars is a triple dose of good news, because the current owner wants… more»
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Crayford Wagon Conversion: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL
The station wagon holds different meaning to different cultures. Here in the USA, we look at them as once-popular conveyances of families and friends, a practical tool of suburbia that would later give way to the still-popular SUV model…. more»
