A project car can either motivate you to keep working towards the finish line or become a millstone around your neck. I have lived this life, many times, and the decision to keep pushing on is one of the… more»
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Desert Find: 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60
Toyota’s Land Cruisers have come a long way, each generation with a reputation for reliable off-road capability. The FJ60 started in 1980, bringing daily driver comfort to the table, comparatively speaking. This 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser has covered about… more»
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Need a Donor or Project? Stash of Rusty Gold
If you’re in the vicinity of Santa Rosa, California, you may want to get hold of this seller. He (Dan) has at least 17 cars and trucks sitting out in a field and rusting away. We’re told he’s “testing… more»
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$2,500 Or Best Offer: 1979 Ford Pinto Runabout
There aren’t many vehicles for sale under $5,000 anymore, and it seems like $10,000 is about the minimum for one that’s even remotely usable and somewhat reliable, not to mention something interesting. This 1979 Ford Pinto Runabout is certainly… more»
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Best of the Best! 1936 Cadillac Fleetwood
By the 1930s, Cadillac was firmly established as the leading luxury automobile in the U.S. The cars were redesigned for 1936, and the Fleetwood Series 75 Touring Sedan (5 passenger) was at the top of the heap (except for… more»
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King of Candy Lowrider: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
The custom car scene in the 1960s and 1970s was really something else. In many ways, I look at this era as a mini-renaissance in America, when creativity manifested into things of real, tangible value, and not just expression… more»
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Work-In-Progress: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The mid-size muscle car revolution was in full swing in 1966, which included the Chevy Chevelle SS 396. It was the fourth such car fielded by General Motors (along with the Pontiac GTO, Olds 442, and Buick Gran Sport)…. more»
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Project Euro Coupe? 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
The Grand Am was born in 1973 as a way to compete with the growing influence of European sport sedans. The name was a hybrid of the Grand Prix and Trans Am, so both luxury and performance met somewhere… more»
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Drive Or Restore? 1973 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
When the second-generation Firebird appeared at Pontiac dealerships in 1970, customers were greeted with a broader range of submodels to choose from than before, including the more luxurious Esprit. Although the exterior details became more modern-looking as this era… more»
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Field Find: 1939 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special
In the 1930s, the hallmark of luxury was length. Wheelbase measurements became part of manufacturers’ marketing strategies. Cadillac generated several entries in this race, with tiers of cars aimed at capturing wallet share. The Series 70 and 75 sat… more»
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BF Auction: 1998 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
UPDATE – The seller has added a video of this Mustang running! If a straightforward revival and affordability sit atop your Wish List, this 1998 Ford Mustang GT Convertible could be an ideal candidate to park in your garage…. more»
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BF Auction: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
Hiding in this garage is a promising project candidate. This 1956 Ford Thunderbird has been in dry storage since 1973, which has helped protect it from the elements. The car is essentially complete, and the rebuilt V8 under the… more»
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Chrome Bumper Swan Song: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
The third generation (aka C3) of the Chevrolet Corvette was born in 1968, patterned after a Mako Shark. It proved popular enough to stick around through 1982 before the next redesign. The 1973 versions are noted for being the… more»
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Twin-Stick Project: 1980 Dodge Colt
This 1980 Dodge Colt is a bit rougher around the edges than I originally thought when I saw it listed here on eBay yesterday. I love these little cars, and if rust isn’t an issue, this one could be… more»
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Gorgeous Paint: 1984 Ford Bronco
When a seller uses the word “gorgeous” in a listing, it is a bold move. Sometimes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but it seems appropriate when describing the paint on this 1984 Ford Bronco. Its interior… more»
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1987 Ford Ranger XLT 4×4 Turbo-Diesel 5-Speed
I have a bad habit of referring to vehicles as being box-checkers, as in having just about every feature or option that I’d ever want in a vehicle, usually a truck, since I’m heavily into pickups lately. This 1987… more»
