The automotive world is like no other, and it is an area where ambitions and reality can collide in the most unpleasant of ways. That is the lesson that was learned the hard way by Earl “Madman” Muntz when… more»
Project Cars
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Plenty of Potential: 1957 Chevrolet Nomad
This 1957 Chevrolet Nomad represents a major restoration project, but the end result should be a very attractive and desirable vehicle. There are some rust issues to be addressed, but at least the owner does provide a starting point… more»
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Vitamin C Orange: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner is a stalled restoration project that the seller claims is an original Vitamin C orange example with pleasingly solid undersides. The car is in a partially stripped state, with the shell of an interior… more»
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Cheap Project: 1970 SAAB 95 Wagon For $1,500
This 1970 Saab 95 wagon is a project car that poses a far-too-common conundrum of parting out or restoring. The Saab is a complete car that runs and drives and whose sole mechanical fault it said to be a… more»
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Always Garaged: 1963 Chevrolet Biscayne
The owner of this 1963 Chevrolet Biscayne has had the car for more than 30-years, and he is honest enough to admit that he simply doesn’t have the time to restore it. As a result, he has decided to… more»
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Funky Art Car: 1941 Packard Hearse
When you are reading the listing for a car that has come onto the market and you find the word “hideous” in the text, you just know that you are onto an absolute winner. I’m not kidding here, because… more»
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Mystery Model: BMW-Powered Kit Car
The seller of this BMW-powered kit car doesn’t know what make the car is, or even where it came from – all he knows is that it belonged to his father, who recently passed away. There’s been some chatter… more»
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No Reserve Z-Project: 1972 Datsun 240Z
This 1972 Datsun 240Z is the preferred early edition of the long-running sports car, but not quite a Series 1 model. Still, with its less restrictive emissions equipment and slim chrome bumpers, a ’72 240Z is hardly a bad… more»
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Plenty of Parts Included: 1968 Dodge Charger
While it might appear to be battered and bruised, this 1968 Dodge Charger does hold some promise as a project car. There must be plenty of people who can identify the potential because there are not only 168 people… more»
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Dealer Installed Turbo: 1982 DeLorean DMC-12
One of the most commonly criticized aspects of the DeLorean was the fact that for a sports car, it lacked performance. That may not be an issue with this particular example, as a dealer-fitted turbocharger installation holds the promise… more»
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Cheapest Cadillac? 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood
If you sit and compile a list of the most iconic American cars from the 1950s, then those distinctive fins and bullet tail-lights belong to a vehicle which simply had to make that list. The 1959 Cadillac was bold,… more»
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Barn Fresh 1958 Porsche Speedster!
This 1958 Porsche 356A Speedster is selling at no reserve on Saturday, October 5. Said to be an impressive survivor with a wonderfully patina’d exterior, it’s one of the few that hasn’t been put into a museum or undergone… more»
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Cheap Big Healey? 1959 Austin-Healey Project
This 1959 Austin Healey 3000 was acquired as part of a package deal, with the other roadster currently under restoration by the seller. It seems logical that this one was used for any needed parts and then put up… more»
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EXCLUSIVE: 1973 Mini Innocenti 1300 + Spares
The classic Mini is an absolute hoot to drive, with go-kart level handling and a clever design. If you’ve been hunting for a Mini project but want something a little different, Reader Mike N’s Innocenti is definitely worth a… more»
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1957 Ford Fairlane Ranch Wagon With A Hidden Surprise
When someone sets out to create a custom car, things might not be all that they appear to be. That’s the case with this 1957 Ford Fairlane Ranch Wagon, because under the skin there lies a bit of a… more»
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Unfinished Project: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette 4×4
Well now, this is something just a bit different. This 1990 Corvette is what the owner refers to as a partially completed monster truck conversion, and it’s just waiting for someone to finish it to their own personal taste…. more»
