There are folks in the upper-Midwest that have a lot of time on their hands. With 4-5-6 months of cold and snow in Minnesota, some folks here retreat to their garages or their shops, preferably heated ones, and create…. more»
American Classic Cars
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Big Beautiful Brougham: 1972 Mercury Marquis
What an era, what a car! I was still in the single digits when this 1972 Mercury Marquis Brougham two-door hardtop was made, but it really brings me back to that time. This long, low beauty is on Craigslist… more»
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No Reserve: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500
This 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 2-door fastback is characterized by the seller as a “complete rolling project.” What’s surprising is that the opening bid is $1.00 (no, that’s not a typo) and there’s absolutely no reserve. You can view… more»
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Saleen Lookalike: 1990 Ford Mustang GT
Used car lots are not necessarily the best place to find a new project, but sometimes, they yield intriguing prospects. Take this 1990 Ford Mustang GT: not exactly an uncommon car, but we do like the Saleen-style bodykit and… more»
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47K Miles From New: 1990 Chevy 1500 Pickup
The fourth generation of the Chevrolet C/K pickup is perhaps one of the best recognized trucks on the road, thanks to its longevity and popularity with American truck shoppers. Sporting a handsome upright design with multiple configuration options, it… more»
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Original Interior and Paint: 1929 Packard 645 Dietrich
Consummately elegant and purposeful, this Deitrich-bodied 1929 Packard 645 Deluxe Eight Roadster rides on the same 145 inch wheelbase as a 2016 Ford F-150 SuperCab XL, the longest wheelbase of any American car in 1929. This seven passenger touring car… more»
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Barn Find: 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T 440 HP
Not all V8-powered coupes from the muscle-car era represent an attractive alternative to mutual funds for investment potential. However, this tired-looking 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T in Mattituck, New York may have what it takes to beat the Dow Jones…. more»
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Period Hot Rod: 1932 Plymouth Coupe
Lately, I’ve had a hankering to build a hot rod. Josh and I even looked at a Model A pickup body and frame this past week, but decided that we’d better start with something more complete. Maybe this Plymouth… more»
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Whole Lotta Love Needed: 1962 Cadillac Series 62
For decades, Cadillac could legitimately use the slogan “Standard of the World.” General Motors took pride in their top tier division, and the whole company was set up to provide vehicles for customers from cradle to grave. Your first… more»
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Miniature Project: 1950 Crosley Hot Shot
How can you not love a Crosley? From radios to cars, at one time Crosley made it all! While small cars may not be for everyone, they can certainly be a lot of fun. A friend of mine has… more»
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Golden Curves: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
These beautiful golden curves belong to a 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. While it isn’t completely original, a lot of the vehicle has sympathetic restovivor work done. It’s being sold here on eBay at no reserve, and bidding has just hit $15,000 (33… more»
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Luxury Emergency: 1941 Cadillac Superior 75
Classic fire trucks, ambulances, and emergency vehicles are a niche market of automobiles that are typically overlooked, and can often be bought on the cheap. Not to say that they aren’t worthwhile projects, as they are rather unique and… more»
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Rare Muscle: 1972 Pontiac Trans AM 455 HO
We’ve been watching the values of ’70s Trans AMs pretty closely lately and they are clearly on the rise. It’s really not a surprise though, anyone that owned or wanted to own a Trans AM when they were in… more»
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One Of One: 1897 LaDuke
In the late nineteenth century, steam engines were the predominate power source for trains and industrial applications. There were internal combustion engines as well, but were typically quite large. The challenge was to build an engine on a small enough… more»
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One Cool Project: 1974 Plymouth Barracuda
After surviving one heck of a hot summer, this Barracuda is looking like a rather tempting project. Yes, it needs a complete restoration, but it’s a factory A/C car. It’s complete, with a rebuilt 440, 727 transmission and doesn’t… more»
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Patina Perfection: 1968 Mustang Fastback GT
I’m sure there are many of you thinking that this Mustang Fastback needs to be painted ASAP and while I don’t disagree with you that it should be painted, there’s a part of me that would want to leave… more»
