When the Dodge Charger was first introduced as a 1966 model, it offered a sporty fastback design outside, an unusual interior featuring four bucket seats, plus a console that ran almost the entire length of the inside area. As… more»
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Just Needs Paint: 1985 Ford Mustang SVO
After years of purchasing projects that needed both cosmetic and mechanical restoration, I’ve learned that you should definitely try to find endeavours that only involve one or the other. This 1985 Ford Mustang SVO is a bone dry and… more»
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Parked for 10 Years: 1974 BMW 3.0CS
Can you imagine driving home your dream project car only to park it and never turn a wrench on it for a decade or more? That seems to be the case with this 1974 BMW 3.0CS, one of the… more»
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Supernatural Tribute Project: 1967 Chevrolet Impala
Who remembers the science-fiction TV series Supernatural? It ran from 2005 to 2020 on WB/CW and was about two brothers as they went on a search for ghosts, demons, and all sorts of other supernatural beings (hence the name… more»
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Field Find Roller: 1959 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet’s cars were all new in 1959, sporting “batwings” that made for a much sleeker product than the year before. And the Impala would lead the way as a series all its own. One of the biggest sellers was… more»
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Rare Roller: 1957 DeSoto Firesweep “Shopper”
When Chrysler redesigned their cars in 1957, DeSoto was also treated to Virgil Exner’s trendsetting “Forward Look” styling. DeSoto used that opportunity to introduce the Firesweep as the gateway product. This Firesweep is the rare “Shopper” wagon, meaning it… more»
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Dry Climate Discovery: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback
It is no secret that Ford’s First Generation Mustang range could fall victim to rust issues. However, those that have spent their lives in favorable climates are typically hot prospects as project candidates. Those words perfectly describe this 1970… more»
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California Special? 1968 Chevrolet El Camino SS396
California Special huh? Well, that’s what the seller claims regarding this 1968 Chevrolet El Camino SS396. That’s a new one on me, but maybe I have missed something somewhere – and maybe some of you can shine some light… more»
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Kellogg’s Family Owned: 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
For a car you typically don’t see very often, one of the world’s most luxurious and exclusive Mercedes-Benzes has been popping out of the woodwork with some regularity lately. The W100-series Mercedes, the company’s flagship car reserved for heads… more»
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Same Owner 25 Years: 1958 Chevrolet Delray
When Chevroler redesigned their cars in 1958, they also reworked the series (and naming) order. From the top down, you could buy a Bel Air Impala, Bel Air, Biscayne, or Delray. The latter was the entry-level model named after… more»
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3-Speed Runner: 1974 AMC Javelin
Not wanting to get left behind, American Motors joined the “pony car wars” in 1968. Their entry arrived as the Javelin, which used some of the compact American’s underpinnings to get the job done. The vehicle would stick around… more»
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Original D-Code: 1964½ Ford Mustang Convertible
When Ford lifted the covers on its new Mustang on April 17th, 1964, it could never have known that it was revealing a car that would rapidly become a motoring icon. Buyers couldn’t hand over their money fast enough… more»
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Rebuilt Tri-Power: 1959 Chevrolet Impala
For the second year in a row in 1959, Chevrolet totally redesigned their portfolio. This was likely in response to the styling coup Chrysler had pulled off in 1957 with their wild “Forward Look” Plymouths, Dodges, etc. This ’59… more»
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No Reserve 429 Cobra Project: 1970 Ford Torino
The Ford Torino and Fairlane 500 intermediates got an entirely new body style for 1970, solely designed by stylist Bill Shenk, who started with a sketch that progressed into a full-size clay model. The story goes that Lee Iacocca,… more»
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No Reserve Sports Car: 1985 Porsche 944
The Porsche 944 has been a fairly accessible sports car for sometime, offering access to P-car ownership without having to pay the cost or entry associated with air-cooled models. In addition, maintenance costs are fairly reasonable as well. This… more»
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Fiberglass FWD: 1972 Saab Sonett
Ever seen a car that’s been put through the entire gauntlet of a restoration, from welding to paint, interior and mechanical work, only to discover that major components remained fatally flawed? That’s the story of this 1972 Saab Sonett… more»
