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Original Paint: 1958 Edsel Ranger

The Edsel project seemed like a good idea at the time, although history demonstrates that it was one of the automotive industry’s greatest follies. It proved to be the wrong car in the wrong place at the wrong time,… more»

Fastback Fun! 1965 Ford Mustang

From its introduction in April 1964, the Ford Mustang would become the hottest new car of the mid-1960s. They would sell nearly 1.3 million copies by the time the books closed on the 1966 model year. The seller’s nice… more»

Stored 26 Years: 1966 Plymouth Fury VIP

In the 1960s, Chevrolet, Ford, and Plymouth matched each other car-for-car in the full-size market. Plymouth added the VIP luxury car in 1966, bringing the roster to the Fury I, Fury II, Fury III, Sport Fury, and the VIP…. more»

Split Window Barn Find: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

Decisions, decisions. Imagine for one moment that you were the person who discovered this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe hidden away in a barn. You’ve performed a mechanical revival, returning the car to a roadworthy state. That begs… more»

Camper Special: 1976 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT

Truck campers hit a sweet spot for many travelers, especially pickup owners who prefer a self-contained unit over trailering. This attractive truck and camper combination looks ready for adventure, and the $18,500 asking price combats the sticker shock of… more»

Forgotten Utility: 1946 Willys 4-63 Wagon Project

If you’ve ever dreamed of unearthing a true postwar utility vehicle straight from the weeds, this 1946 Willys 4-63 Wagon might be the barn (or field) find for you. Listed here on Facebook Marketplace and photographed sitting in tall… more»

Numbers-Matching 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Project

If you’ve been waiting for a 1969 Camaro project with all the right bones, this numbers-matching example might be exactly what you’ve been hunting for. Listed here on eBay, this original V8 coupe is stripped, media blasted, and ready… more»

408-Powered 1989 Ford Mustang LX Notchback

Change the gears, exhaust, and throttle body, add sticky tires, and a nearly stock 5.0 Mustang of this vintage would turn a quarter mile in the 13s. This notchback body came in under 3000 lb, half a ton lighter… more»

No Reserve: 1960 Morris Minor 1000

Although the original Mini is viewed by many as one of the “Cars of the People,” the reality is that it was the humble Morris Minor 1000 that managed to get the British public mobile again after World War… more»

Final Year Project: 1971 Dodge Super Bee

When the Road Runner began flying off Plymouth dealer lots soon after its introduction in 1968, Dodge must have been envious, as it didn’t take long before they came up with a similar offering.  The result was the Coronet-based… more»

Time Capsule: 1968 Miller-Meteor Cadillac Ambulance

Here’s something you don’t see every day squirreled away in a garage (or an airplane hangar). Different strokes for different folks as the late Sly Stone said in his song, “Everyday People,” seems like an appropriate theme song. Here’s… more»

383 V8 Muscle Car: 1970 Dodge Super Bee

The Super Bee was Dodge’s equivalent of the Plymouth Road Runner. It was a budget-minded performance car based on the B-bodied Coronet (the roots of the Road Runner were found in the similar Belvedere). Super Bees were produced from… more»

Winch-Ready Survivor: 1950 Dodge Power Wagon

If you’re hunting for a true American workhorse with military roots and go-anywhere capability, this 1950 Dodge Power Wagon might be just the ticket. Listed here on Facebook Marketplace in Anaheim, California, this classic 4×4 comes complete with its… more»

Drag Car Project: 1974 Dodge Dart Sport

The Dart Sport was launched in 1971 as Dodge’s version of the successful Plymouth Duster, a cool Valiant fastback. But it wasn’t called Dart Sport at first. For two years, it was named the Demon, but that was considered… more»

1969 Chevrolet Camaro Project

If you’ve been waiting for a 1969 Camaro project with all the right bones, this numbers-matching example might be exactly what you’ve been hunting for. Listed here on eBay, this original V8 coupe is stripped, media blasted, and ready… more»

Leather and T-Tops: 1986 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z

Dodge fitted 16 inch wheels to its Daytona Turbo Z in 1986, a the same diameter as that year’s Ferrari Testarossa. As the world emerged from the automotive low point that sent performance backwards since the mid-’70s, cars like… more»

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