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Unfinished Project: 1972 Datsun 510

I have a real soft spot for the Datsun 510. I’ve owned two of them, and they are one of the most enjoyable little cars that you can ever drive. They are solid, reliable, and with the independent suspension,… more»

Hard Work Done: 1951 Riley RMB 4-Door

Based on the Riley RMA, the RMB was an enlarged version which was not only some 7″ longer than the RMA but was also fitted with a 2.5-liter engine in place of the RMA’s 1.5-litre. Performance figures for the… more»

Low-Mile Racer: 1965 Ford Mustang GT Fastback

As I write this article, I am aware that there will be people who will question the incredibly low mileage claim being made about this Mustang, but the owner says that it’s verified and documented. If I told you… more»

Snow Bound: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

While this Camaro Z/28 has a few rust issues, none of them seem to be too bad, and some of them have already been addressed. The rust that is left is all pretty minor, and once restored, this has… more»

Numbers Matching: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback

When a Mustang that is in need of full restoration appears for sale on eBay, nothing seems to excite potential buyers more than the words “No Reserve.” This ’66 Fastback is listed in just such an auction, and 13… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Seville

If you like the styling of the Tri-Five Chevy, but want something more elegant and imposing, this 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Seville might just be the project for you! Cadillac went all out with on these cars, with smooth lines,… more»

Blank Canvas: 1941 Chevrolet Pickup Truck

This 1941 Chevrolet pickup has been owned by the same owner since 1966, and while it’s cosmetically tired, it’s also a dry California example. The bed has been converted to a flat-bed of sorts, and the seller notes that… more»

Tiny Project Car: 1959 Messerschmitt KR200

Following the cessation of hostilities in World War II, the United States found itself in a fairly sound economic position, and the actual physical damage to buildings and infrastructure was extremely light. Continental Europe wasn’t quite so lucky, and… more»

Perfect Patina: 1951 Chevrolet 3600 Pickup

This Chevrolet Pickup is complete, but it doesn’t currently run. The new owner would, therefore, have the choice of reviving it or using it as the base for a rat rod or custom project. It is solid, with only… more»

One Fast Cat: Cheetah With A 454 V8

The original Bill Thomas-designed Cheetah was a monstrous straight-line car, using a Chevy-sourced V8 power to hustle the seriously compact sports car around popular road courses of the era. Of course, its handling was always less than confidence inspiring,… more»

Go Mango: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda 340

One of the tragedies of the automotive hobby we’re all bound to witness is how good – maybe great – cars get the short end of the stick, and end up battered and bruised like this once-glorious 1970 Plymouth… more»

Restore or Race? 1970 Plymouth Duster

Is this 1970 Plymouth Duster a candidate for a restoration, or would you find some other purpose for the car? Apart from a few rust issues, it seems to be quite a solid car. It wears its original paint,… more»

Survivor Gasser: 1957 Chevrolet Wagon

The title of this 1957 Chevrolet wagon may be a bit misleading. Can a car really be a survivor and a gasser? If you want to look for yourself, you’ll find one here on Craigslist, submitted by reader Jack M. No… more»

Locksmith Was Needed: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

I’m fairly certain this battered Trans Am popped up on Facebook a few weeks ago, as photos were circulated showing a near identical car in Connecticut that had long been parked at a gas station. My memory could be… more»

Good Place To Start? 1968 Pontiac GTO

The term “numbers-matching” always has a high level of appeal when people are discussing classic cars, and not only is this 1968 GTO quite a desirable car, but it is also a fully numbers-matching car. That fact, coupled with… more»

Nicely Optioned: 1969 Dodge Charger S/E

This 1969 Dodge Charger looks pretty rough and ready, but there does appear to be some potential in it as a project car. The person who takes the Charger on will be facing a pretty major restoration project, but… more»