Introduced in 1938 to fill a gap in the Ford offerings between the Standard and the offerings from Lincoln, the DeLuxe was a sales success for the company. Over the intervening years, the DeLuxe Coupe has become a firm… more»
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Stored for 40 Years: 1941 Ford Super De Luxe
Although it was never envisaged by Ford at the time, the 1941 Ford had a very long model life-span. Introduced in 1941, the advent of World War II meant that production of civilian versions ceased in February of 1942,… more»
Cosmetically Challenged: 1986 Mercedes 190E 2.3-16
Here’s the good news: most of the Mercedes 190E 2.3-16 Cosworths I see are selling for the upper teens and well into the $20K range for cars with few needs. The only disappointing aspect of checking out eye candy… more»
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French Sleeper: 1963 Peugeot 403
A French restomod? I usually don’t think of those two words together but this 1963 Peugeot 403 would make a fun sleeper. This project car can be found here on craigslist in Covina, California. The seller is asking $450… more»
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The Italian LeBaron: 1990 Chrysler TC by Maserati
For years, I was a junkie for those hardcover exotic car books that defunct stores like Waldenbooks and Borders would put on the 25% off stack at the entrance. At least through the mid-90s, you could practically count on… more»
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Solid Floors: 1969 Chevy Camaro X11
Despite being from Pennsylvania, this 1969 Chevy Camaro is said to be a mostly solid project, with good floors and only needing an inner trunk pan and a few patches, according to the seller. The Camaro has been off… more»
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Budget-Friendly Supercar: 2015 BMW i8 Scale Model
BMW’s latest supercar is a few years old now, but it still retails for around $150,000. The looks are love-it-or-hate-it, but I can attest to seeing one in person fairly regularly and liking it much more than in photos…. more»
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Killer Bee! Stripped A12 440 Six Pack ’69 Super Bee
In February of 1969, Dodge and Plymouth dialed up the wicked A12 package, topping the 440 cid (7.2L) V8 with an aluminum Edelbrock intake wearing three Holley two-barrel carburetors, the now-legendary “Six Pack.” This 1969 Dodge Super Bee in… more»
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No Reserve S Code! 1967 Ford Mustang GT
The pictures are horrible and the car itself is in need of a total restoration, but a no reserve listing for a numbers-matching S Code Mustang coupe is worth a look any day of the week. In this era… more»
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1955 Buick Special – Worth Reviving?
Although a bit of a derelict find, this fairly complete Buick Special needs some love but still holds some promise of life. With a fairly straight body, and some obvious rust, this Buick certainly has some possibilities. Still packing… more»
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Big Block And A 4-Speed: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner
When we visualize a Plymouth Road Runner, most of us think of the 1968 to 1969 models, and a few of us may think of the 1970 model. Yet when a new intermediate B-body came out in 1971, the… more»
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Big Bad Orange Project! 1969 AMC AMX
The ’60s, what an incredible time in automotive history when virtually every automobile maker was diving into the muscle car market! The American Motors Corporation was no exception and they certainly came up with their fair share of good… more»
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Running Big Block: 1969 Dodge Charger
After sitting hidden away in this shed for many years, this 1969 Dodge Charger has been kicked back into life. It needs some work, but it now runs and drives, which is a pretty good start for the new… more»
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Nearly Finished: 1966 Dodge Charger
To see a project car being sold so close to completion is a bit sad, but it is a real bonus for the next owner. With the body whipped into shape, a nice, fresh drive-train, and an immaculate interior,… more»
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1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Project!
This car just goes to show that there seems to be no shortage of popular muscle car projects still waiting to be discovered out there. The question remains, can you still obtain desirable cars like this at a price… more»
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Original Hot Hatch: 1973 Chevrolet Nova SS
While not the most exotic of unicorns, an SS Nova with the hatchback body isn’t exactly the most common muscle car you can find. This is the sort of car where I’ll gladly entertain discussions about how the specific… more»
