The Triumph TR4 was in production from 1961 to 1965, succeeded by the TR4A until 1967. While the engine and body didn’t change, the TR4A had a revised chassis and deployed an independent rear suspension referred to as IRS…. more»
Project Cars
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 51 Comments
Mom Bought New: 1980 Ford Pinto Pony
I wonder if there’s a YouTube detailing guru who would take on this 1980 Ford Pinto? I would love to see that because as you can see, it’s pretty far gone and is a project car by now, after… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Solid Survivor: 1970 Jeepster Commando V6 4×4
Bare paint isn’t everyone’s cup of tea (as nobody says anymore), but it shows the originality of this 1970 Jeepster Commando to me and I really like original vehicles. The wheels aren’t original, of course. I just thought I’d… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Pinto Project: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
A 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon for $2,500?! Yes, please, all day long. Sadly, this example needs a lot of work even though it looks great in a few of the many photos that the seller has provided. Kudos… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rolling Project: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am
The second generation of the Pontiac Firebird came to its natural conclusion in 1981. It was a 12-year run that also included the sporty Trans Am which had been made famous by the Smokey and the Bandit movies. The… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
One-Family Owned: 1948 Cadillac Sedan
Nineteen forty eight was a transitional year for Cadillac; it was the first year for the tiny, stylish fins inspired by the Lockheed P-38 “Lightning,” and it was the last year for the 346 cubic-inch Cadillac flathead V8. Harley… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
R-code Ram Air 428! 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Mercury’s first-generation Cougar suited buyers looking for a more sophisticated pony car than its Mustang sibling. Despite the Mustang’s cult-like following, Cougars like this CJ 428 Ram-powered 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 remind us that every high-performance Mustang resulted in… more»
Aug 31, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Pair Of Oval Window Volkswagen Beetles
Designed before World War II, the VW Type 1 (aka Beetle or Bug) didn’t get into serious production until the late 1940s. It would become one of the world’s most-produced automobiles – more than 21 million copies through the… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
What’s It Worth? 1967 Lotus Elan SE Project Car
The Lotus Elan arrived in 1962 as the embodiment of Colin Chapman’s plan to improve his company’s road-car regime. With a fiberglass body mounted on a backbone chassis, the new Elan was configured as a two-seat convertible. Fixed-head coupes… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
318 V8 4-Speed! 1973 Plymouth Duster
Though the decals on this 1973 Plymouth Duster say 340, the seller says it has a 318 cubic inch V8 (confirmed by the VIN). So, someone must have gotten optimistic back in the day and added the stickers to… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Four-Speed Personal Luxury: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Once upon a time, the Monte Carlo was a desirable model that fell between the muscle cars of the day and the luxo-cruisers. What was great about it? It was a personal luxury car that said that the person… more»
Aug 30, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Older Body, New Chassis: Brewster Bodied 1938 Buick
One of the more interesting aspects of prewar automobile production was the use of coachbuilders to craft bodies for high-end classics. The deal was you selected a chassis from a builder like Packard, Duesenberg, or Rolls Royce. These chassis… more»
Aug 29, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Not Driven in 25 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
The second generation of the popular Chevrolet Camaro arrived in early 1970 – several months late due to problems getting the new design ready for production. As a result, sales were off by nearly half from the 1969 model… more»
Aug 29, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Oven-Baked Project: 1971 Chrysler 300
Though the Pontiac GTO usually gets credit for starting the muscle car movement, it started nearly a decade earlier. That’s when Chrysler introduced the Letter Series – largely New Yorkers that had been souped up. To capitalize on the… more»
Aug 29, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
S-Code Project: 1967 Mustang Fastback
S-Code, Mustang, Fastback. To some classic car enthusiasts, these words create a faster pulse and a quick check of the bank account. If you are one of these folks, you will appreciate this 1967 Mustang S-Code project for sale… more»
Aug 29, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Garage Find: 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite Project
This California car, a 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite Mark II convertible, is on eBay in West Covina, California. Bidding is at just $3,333, and there is not much time left. The red beauty has been sitting in a garage for… more»
