While it might not look like it initially, the owner says that this 1969 AMC Javelin SST is a solid car with only minor rust. It will need some work if it is to return to our roads, and… more»
Project Cars
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Cheap Stalled Project: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
Taking on a classic car that is someone else’s stalled project can be fraught with dramas. That is one reason why this 1969 Plymouth Barracuda might not be a bad one to consider. This is a project that ground… more»
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Shed Find Project: 1972 Ford Mustang
The 1972 Mustang was virtually unchanged from the prior year’s restyled models, except for a retrenchment in the performance arena, with the 351 cubic inch V8 being the biggest motor you could get that year. This was due to… more»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
