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1968 Dodge Coronet 500 Convertible 383 Project

A muscle car shop specializing in the Mopar B body would find itself inundated with an endless supply of the baddest and most handsome cars of the day. Pop the hood on a Charger, Road Runner, GTX, Super Bird,… more»

Starter Kit: 1958 Triumph TR3

Back in the early 1950’s, many British car companies had an “export or die” philosophy. Once returning US servicemen brought back some MGs and folks fell in love with them the race was on to produce sports cars for… more»

Parked for 30-Years: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T 440

The 1968 Dodge Charger could rightly be classed as a sales success. While Dodge managed to sell a total of 96,100 Chargers in that year, a quite staggering 17,000 of these were the Charger R/T. This particular R/T 440… more»

Original Character: 1938 Chevrolet Short Box Pickup

I’m not sure how our readers feel about this, but one thing that doesn’t really give me any great thrill is faked patina. However, the real deal is something that I respect, because it shows that a vehicle has… more»

Parked in 1982: 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda

For the owner of this 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda, it really was a pretty nice barn find when they stumbled across this car. The ‘Cuda was last registered in 1982, and it appears that it was then placed in the… more»

Cheap 1974 BMW 2002 Project

While I have a hard time ignoring everything German and vintage (hence why fellow editor Jamie flagged this 1974 2002 for me), your appetite for big projects can wane after a while. Currently, I blame the on-again off-again Mercedes… more»

Solid Project: 1939 Packard 120 Sedan

Into the 1930s, Packard remained America’s most successful luxury car brand. However, unlike Cadillac and Lincoln which had parent companies that were capable of absorbing any potential financial losses, Packard was fully independent. This led the company to introduce… more»

Parked in 1993: 1966 Lincoln Continental Hardtop

If you want to talk about value for money in a classic car, and consider it on a “dollars per pounds” basis, then this 1966 Lincoln Continental would look like a pretty good buy. With a weight of over… more»

Parked for 50 Years: 1930 Packard 726 Sedan

There are times when customizing a car must seem like a good idea, and maybe that was part of the intent with the work that has been performed on this 1930 Packard 726. Originally a luxurious 5-seat sedan, someone… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro V8 4-Speed

As early Camaro prices continue to climb and more and more of us that grew up with the 3rd generation Camaro start looking to relive our younger years, these fun machines are starting to appreciate. Obviously, there are certain… more»

Well Optioned Workhorse: 1948 GMC Truck

While we’re all sick of hearing about patina, there’s no denying the appeal of a truck that wears its honest-to-God workhorse graphics, such as this 1948 GMC pickup. There’s no fake mumbo-jumbo here, just the honest appearance of a… more»

Rare Combination: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

There is some significant amount of work ahead of you if you decide to take on this 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 project, but it is claimed to be a 1 of 33 built with Calypso Coral White interior… more»

Unfinished: 1959 Pontiac Catalina “Custom” Pickup Project

I always admire people who take on a custom project, because they can see something special and distinctive in their mind’s eye. They often want people to recognize their creation as something distinctive and different. At the same time,… more»

Sagging Jag: 1969 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

Time and the elements can be kinder to some classics than to others, and neither of these factors has spared this 1969 Jaguar E-Type Roadster from their ravages. The sag in the middle indicates that all is less than… more»

Budget Buster: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda

We’ve all been there: feeling like a project is going to command too much of our time or budget. This seller is realizing his 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda is going to require too much time and money for him to… more»

Can you identify this Ford Flathead Special?

This is a car that certainly represents something different, and I’d love to know the full story behind it. The owner believes that the car is based on a 1939 Ford chassis, although he hasn’t been able to locate… more»