Are you feeling brave? You are? That’s good, because you will need every ounce of your bravery to drag this American icon back from the brink. Hiding in this carport (which is included in the sale) is a 1968… more»
Project Cars
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Early BMX Bike? Late-1970s Schwinn Hurricane 5
It’s time to think about winter restoration projects for a few million of us who live where it gets cold, snowy, icy, horrible, ridiculous, why-do-I-live-here, wait, where was I going with this? Oh yeah, with three or four months… more»
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Tri-Power Project: 1958 Chevrolet Impala
As part of a General Motors-wide 50th anniversary celebration, Chevrolet introduced the Impala in 1958. It was part of the Bel Air range but was limited to two-door body styles, featuring some unique rear sheet metal. The seller’s version… more»
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Barn Find Stingray: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Project
Every now and then, a project comes along that hits the sweet spot for someone who wants a real-deal classic to bring back to life without paying fully restored prices. This 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, listed here on eBay,… more»
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Restore-Ready: 1969 Pontiac GTO Project
For many enthusiasts, the ideal project car is one that still has solid bones, carries a clean title, and leaves plenty of room to make it your own. This 1969 Pontiac GTO—listed here on eBay—checks all of those boxes…. more»
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Wrecked 1969 Ford Mustang GT 390 4-Speed Convertible
By 1969, a flood of competition had entered the “pony car” space. Yet, the Ford Mustang was still the dominant player at sales of just shy of 300,000 units. But the convertible was just five percent of total production…. more»
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Muscle Car Project: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T
When the Dodge Charger debuted in 1966-67, it was not an immediate success. Sales would not take off until Chrysler redesigned its B-body intermediates in 1968. Sales then ballooned sixfold with the all-new models, which featured a “tunnel back”… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1932 Ford Coupe Hot Rod
While production cars are often referred to as “cookie-cutter” vehicles that share standard mechanical components, paint, and trim, the same can’t be said for traditional Hot Rods. They allow enormous scope for personalization, meaning that you will almost certainly… more»
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Garage Find: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible
While the convertible model had been available since the first year of the Chevrolet Impala, it wasn’t until the third generation was introduced in 1961 that the Super Sport became an option. Although the SS was later available on… more»
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36k-Mile Garage Find: 1976 Ford Torino
The Torino joined the Ford line-up in 1968 as an upscale mid-size Fairlane. Going into the 1970s, the Torino replaced the Fairlane and continued through 1976. The seller has a 1976 Torino, a year before the Ford LTD II… more»
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Former New York City Hack: 1979 Checker Taxi
In the 1970s and 1980s, it was hard to visit a major city and not see a Yellow Cab running around, supplied by Checker Motors Co. For decades, this venerable brand of taxi likely logged millions of miles traversing… more»
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Maybe It’ll Buff Out: 1961 Chevrolet Impala
And now, another installment of “What in the Sam Hill Happened?” Today’s subject is a 1961 Chevrolet Impala convertible, or perhaps I should suggest that it used to be a ’61 Impala convertible. Whatever its story, I sincerely hope… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1957 Chevrolet 3600 Pickup
Although designed as no-nonsense workhorses, classic Pickups often represent excellent project candidates. Enthusiasts can follow the faithful path, although these classics offer enormous scope for customization. This 1957 Chevrolet 3600 is a prime example of the breed. It has… more»
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GM-Powered Project: 1987 Avanti
The Studebaker Avanti was rare in that it was one of the few automobiles to live on in production after the demise of the parent company. The Avanti II (shortened later to Avanti) enjoyed a second life from 1965… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1953 GMC Pickup
Life has a habit of throwing us a curveball, forcing us to change plans. Such is the case with this 1953 GMC Pickup. The owner commenced a custom build as a fitting tribute to his late father. Unfortunately, changed… more»
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Drop-Top Driver: 1969 Ford Fairlane Convertible
A droptop Ford from the muscle era that you can actually drive right now? That’s what this 1969 Ford Fairlane convertible in the Tacoma, Washington area is trying to offer. Listed here on craigslist, it’s being sold as a… more»
