Have you ever dived headfirst into a project, only to lose enthusiasm after the reality of the work needed slapped you squarely in the face? If you are anything like me, your life has been littered with unfinished projects. … more»
Project Cars
Mar 16, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Big-Block Project: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Project candidates come in many forms, with some requiring deeper commitment than others. This 1969 Corvette is complete, but dismantling it to the last nut and bolts is the only way a new owner can recapture its lost youth…. more»
Mar 16, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
2 for 1: Rare Pair of 1956 Cadillac Eldorados
For the second half of the 20th Century, the Eldorado was Cadillac’s “halo” car and was usually the priciest model right behind the factory limousine. In 1956, the cars carried their own unique rear sheet metal, and a hardtop… more»
Mar 16, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Older Repaint: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The 1970 model year was a big one for the Plymouth Barracuda. It finally got its own E-body platform, shedding the roots it had with the Valiant compact since 1964. Sales jumped by 50% in the first year and… more»
Mar 16, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
15k Original Miles? 1967 Ford Bronco
Death and taxes are two of the certainties in life. However, we can probably add the climbing value of First Generation Ford Broncos to that list. They have been one of the market stars for years, and prices are… more»
Mar 16, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
1 of 1,552: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2 Supercharged!
The Avanti is one of those cars that you have to wonder how successful it could have been if Studebaker had stayed afloat. Sure, there was the reincarnated Avanti II, but they were mostly powered by Chevrolet V8s. This… more»
Mar 15, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Stored 23 Years: 1966 Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang was one of the biggest sales success stories of the 1960s. And that’s particularly true for the 1966 model year when a record 607,000 of the little cars found buyers before competition joined the fracas in… more»
Mar 15, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
GTX Tribute Project? 1970 Plymouth Sport Satellite
The Satellite joined the Belvedere ranks in 1965 as Plymouth’s top mid-size car. The Sport Satellite arrived in 1968 (bucket seats in coupes and convertibles) with a higher level of trim and would remain in the hunt for three… more»
Mar 15, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Posh Project: 1964 Imperial Crown
“The incomparable Imperial for 1964 is more than a new car. It is a totally new concept of what a fine car ought to be. It is the largest car built in America – and it has comforts, luxuries… more»
Mar 15, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Unfinished Project with an Awesome Engine: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
Some of us start our projects by carefully planning everything out and making purchases as needed. Others start throwing money at a project without a clear plan and figure it will all work out in the end. This 1930… more»
Mar 15, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Impressive Stash Of Swedes Cars In Nebraska
As I learned from experience, the Volvo 1800, in either the made-in-Britain Jensen version or “S for Sweden” later incarnation, does not want to be left outside. They rust prodigiously, and they’re challenging to repair correctly. That’s why this… more»
Mar 15, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Package Deal: 1957/1959 Triumph TR3s
There are some cars that just never should be left outside. I think you could put all convertibles in that category. However, it seems that some cars are just made of steel that rusts with but a harsh word. … more»
Mar 15, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Caprice Powered: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
Despite the convertible being discontinued and the largest engine available reduced to a 350 cubic inch V8, the Chevy Corvette had record sales in 1976. It was still the only 2-door U.S. production sports car on the market and… more»
Mar 15, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Long List of New Parts: 1976 Ford Pinto Wagon
Ford’s first U.S.-built subcompact was the Pinto, introduced in 1971. It had a 10-year production run which resulted in nearly 3.2 million units sold. The station wagon was a popular model, comprising nearly one-third of the car’s total sales… more»
Mar 15, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Yard Find: 1973 Opel GT Project
Here’s another “ran when parked” prospect on facebook Marketplace – a 1973 Opel GT, located in Dayton, Ohio with an asking price of $2500. The sleek two-seater was an unlikely product of Opel Automobile, founded in 1862 in Germany… more»
Mar 14, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
G-Code Drop-Top: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Sunliner
Sunliner was the name Ford applied to its full-size convertibles from 1952 to 1964. For most of that time, it was part of the Galaxie 500 series which debuted in 1959 to compete against the Chevy Impala. This 1962… more»
