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Out Of Body Experience: 1967 Corvette Chassis

Here’s an interesting one, a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette frame, suspension, and drivetrain that could use some duds. And if you’re not a Corvette fan, then that old expression, “The Emporer has no clothes” may be appropriate. Actually, all of… more»

Humpty Dumpty: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda

Plymouth gave the Barracuda an extreme makeover in 1970 and sales increased by 50% to nearly 49,000 units. In that mix was the ‘Cuda performance hardtop with a 383 cubic inch V8 and a 4-speed transmission, a rare combination… more»

Continuing A Legacy? 1975 Oldsmobile 442

Oh, what a year was 1975! If you were a domestic auto enthusiast, it was a lousy one! No more Plymouth Barracuda, Dodge Challenger, Camaro Z28, Pontiac GTO or SD-455 anything, AMC Javelin, or Buick GS – what a… more»

Package Deal: Trio of 1970s Z Cars

Nissan followed up with the successful Datsun Fairlady roadster (or Sports in the USA) with the Fairlady Z, a small enclosed coupe that won the hearts of Western buyers. Better known in the States as the 240Z, 260Z, and… more»

Huge Stash of Classic Cars and Parts

Finding the right candidate for a project build can be challenging, and enthusiasts often chase their tails during their quest. Even if they already have a restoration on the go, hunting through regular online auction sites for parts can… more»

Buried Alive! 1965 Ford Galaxie 500

In the 1960s, the Galaxie 500 was to Ford as the Impala was to Chevrolet. And, by all accounts, it finished second in the sales game every time, especially in 1965 when Chevy sold more than one million full-size… more»

Donor Car: 1961 Sunbeam Alpine Series II

Sellers willing to admit that the heap of metal they want to offload is a parts car are a refreshing shift from owners who tell us their pile of rust is worth a boatload of bucks (see: Bronco, Charger… more»

Stash of Mopar’s and More in Northern Georgia

Along US-129 just south of Cleveland, Georgia lies some acreage and at least one building that contains mostly Chrysler products from the 1960s and 1970s. Their condition varies greatly from car to car and the seller says they’re all… more»

1937 Desoto Treasure Trove: Three Cars Plus Parts

For fans of orphan makes, here on craigslist is a shop full of 1937 Desoto cars and parts, to be sold as a package only. The asking price is $33,333, but the seller is open to irresistible offers. Bring… more»

1960 Austin-Healey 3000 Project

This is supposedly an Austin Healey 3000, Mark I, supposedly. At this point, it probably doesn’t matter. The actual year isn’t known either though it’s likely a 1960 model. The seller tells us, “This car is in very bad… more»

Solid Body: 1960 MG MGA

One of the most challenging aspects of a classic restoration can be ensuring that the vehicle you are lavishing with your care and attention is rust-free. Very few cars are immune to this issue, and British sports cars are… more»

Parts Car Skeleton: 1968 Dodge Charger

The second-generation Dodge Charger was one of Chrysler’s hottest cars in the 1960s. From 1968 through 1970, nearly 225,000 copies rolled off the assembly line. The tunnel-roof styling, hidden headlights, and available muscle power helped put the Dodge Boys… more»

Once A Car: 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

The Impala was an all-new model in 1958, the high end of the Bel Air series. It was so popular that the car was promoted to series status in 1959 and would become Chevrolet’s top product. In ’58, the… more»

Buried Alive? 1931 Chevrolet Cabriolet

In 1931, Chevrolet built 12 different body styles comprising 624,000 automobiles. 8th down the list in terms of volume was the Independence Cabriolet (aka convertible). These snappy cars, which came with rumble seats, saw an output of about 23,000… more»

Export Mustang: 1965 Ford T5 Fastback

Ford hit a snag when trying to export its successful new Mustang to Germany in 1965. A truck manufacturer over there already owned the rights to the name. The company’s workaround solution (through 1979) was to de-badge the cars… more»

Six Pony Projects: 1965 to 1968 Ford Mustangs

Sitting on farmland in Holland, Ohio are six first-generation Ford Mustangs, beginning with the “64 ½” introductory model and concluding with a drop-top from 1968. All will need some degree of work, and two of them are so bad… more»

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