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Cheap Project: 1966 Ford Mustang

Hiding in this garage is a 1966 Mustang project car that could be a pretty decent buy. It is essentially complete, and it has had any rust issues addressed. It needs someone with a bit of patience who is… more»

Worth Fixing? 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air Wagon

The owner of this 1966 Bel Air Station Wagon candidly admits that it has some frame rust. It isn’t clear how severe this is, but he does float the idea of a frame swap. Beyond that, it is a… more»

Blank Canvas: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

I’m always dubious about the idea of tackling someone else’s part-finished restoration project, but that doesn’t extend to cars like this 1966 Chevelle Malibu. This is a car that follows the “what you see is what you get” philosophy…. more»

What The? 1926 Henry Fast

Believe it or not, this wild custom 2-seat roadster is titled as a 1926 Ford. Apparently, the cockpit conforms to 1926 specifications, so it qualifies to be titled as such. The folks at Henry’s Hot Rods took that 90-year-old… more»

1-Of-825: 1972 AMC Javelin AMX 401

Leave it to American Motors to think outside of the box. When they introduced their Javelin pony car for 1968, they also rolled out a GT-style, 2-seater of the same car (shorter wheelbase with rear seat removed). When the… more»

Golden Goose: 1954 Hudson Hornet Special

The Hudson Hornet has a fascinating history and – to look at the car – you wouldn’t think it was the dominating make in the early years of NASCAR racing. 1954 would be the last year of the so-called… more»

Estate Sale Survivor: 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Now this, my friends, is a car. This 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass sedan isn’t a car that any of us would probably have drawn in art class, or in math class rather than paying attention, but it’s a car that… more»

Project Pair: 1968 and 1971 Jeepster Commandos

Do good things come in twos? They do if you’re on the hunt for a couple of Jeepster Commando projects. This pair of tired trucks is located in the nirvana of vintage classics, Washington State, and have more rust… more»

1968 Ford Galaxie 500XL 390 Fastback

Sandwiched between the Galaxie 500 and the LTD in 1968 was the Galaxie XL. Ford’s marketing people hyped the XL fastback as the “top choice for active people” with its sweeping good looks and powerful V8 choices. This ’68… more»

Period Custom? 1949 Willys-Jeep CJ2A

Do you ever feel like sellers are missing a golden opportunity to properly list and/or promote their vehicle? This is one of those cases, as this 1949 Willys-Jeep CJ2S is listed with next to no information by a seller… more»

Rusty Ragtop: 1971 Ford Mustang Convertible

The Mustang got totally restyled for 1971, using the same Falcon platform that launched the popular car seven years earlier. By this time, the car had grown considerably from the original package, and every other manufacturer had jumped on… more»

$200K Replica? 1937 Bugatti Type 57

Replicas are always difficult cars to place, both value-wise and project-worthiness-wise, as the construction and quality of the kit are significant determining factors. Without that information, it’s hard to pinpoint worth, but the seller of this Bugatti Type 57… more»

V8 Survivor: 1964 Rambler Classic 770

Motor Trend’s Car of the Year honors went to the all-new Rambler Classic in 1963, the first new cars that AMC had developed since 1956. The 1964 editions, like this one, were little changed, and IMO were more attractive… more»

1 of 1268 V-Code! 1970 Dodge Super Bee

Imagine this 1970 Dodge Super Bee trolling for victims in the streets of Brooklyn, New York and you’ll get some flavor for how this custom-painted muscle car  –and its owner– spent their youth. Originally one of 1268 V-code Super… more»

Brougham Find! 1927 Buick Model 51

OK, I’ll admit it, I like to make fun of the “Brougham” designation as it applies to cars. But I have to tell you, I thought it was a machination of the ’70s commonly found on massive two-door coupes… more»

1 of 18! 1953 Chrysler Ghia Special Coupe

We recently saw a later offspring from the design partnership between Chrysler and Ghia of Italy in the 1963 Chrysler Turbine Car. What a difference a decade makes! This 1953 Chrysler Ghia Special Coupe is worlds different in style… more»