The Corvair 95 was a van/pickup version of the air-cooled Chevrolet Corvair with the engine mounted in the rear. Four versions were offered: the Greenbrier/Corvan (van) and the Rampside/Loadside (pickup). The Greenbrier was the passenger version of the van,… more»
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SE R/T Tribute Driver: 1970 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger debuted in 1970 as the last of the entries into the “pony car” market. It shared a brand-new E-body platform with the Plymouth Barracuda, though no sheet metal was common. The SE (Special Edition) was the… more»
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Viper V10 Swap: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
Every once in a while, a listing pops up that doesn’t fit neatly into any one category, and this 1973 Plymouth Barracuda on craigslist is one of those builds. Located in Natick, Massachusetts, this project takes a classic Mopar… more»
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One-Owner: 1966 Dodge D100 V8/4-Speed
Said to be a one-owner truck that has stayed with that owner since it was bought new 60 years ago (!), there is reportedly no bodywork, no new paint, no new nothin’. I mean, anything. Even the camper shell… more»
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BF Auction: 1987 Winnebago Chieftain N22RC
This find must have taken up the entire barn it was parked in! At 22 feet long, it’s certainly not the longest RV you could have bought in 1987, but we wouldn’t call it small. It was pulled out… more»
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Henry County Coupe: 1976 Ford Granada
The Granada was initially conceived as the successor to the Maverick. And it was introduced while the latter was still in production. The Maverick continued to attract buyers as a bargain compact, so the Granada became the premium offering…. more»
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Space Age Town Sedan: 1959 Ford Galaxie
The Galaxie nameplate debuted in 1959 as the top trim version of the Ford Fairlane. It was another marketing ploy by the automobile industry to tie into the Space Race of the 1950s and 1960s. The Galaxie would be… more»
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Perfect Balance? Two-Owner 1956 Chrysler Windsor Sedan
While Forward Look Chrysler fans may dream of finding a 300B in a barn, or perhaps a New Yorker St. Regis hardtop, it was the base Windsor that did the heavy lifting at the company that Walter P. founded…. more»
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One Owner Ragtop: 1969 Ford Mustang
With production of 300,000 units in 1969, the Ford Mustang was still the market leader among “pony cars”. But that was half of the record year that was 1966. Nearly 15,000 Mustangs built in 1969 were convertibles, and the… more»
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Recent Big Spend: 1963 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
One lesson I have learned is that project builds can sometimes develop a life of their own. Costs can quickly spiral out of control, and you only begin to realize this when you tally up the invoices. Such is… more»
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28k-Mile Survivor: 1975 Ford Gran Torino
The third generation of the Ford Torino arrived in 1972 and ran through 1976, after which the mid-size cars were rebranded. The 1975 editions would be little changed and gained catalytic converters like every other production American-built automobile. The… more»
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Running 383: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner Project
Time treats some classics more kindly than others. Take this 1968 Plymouth Road Runner. It looks pretty sad, with faded paint and obvious rust issues. However, with no apparent structural weaknesses and a running V8 under the hood, it… more»
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Full-Track Vehicle Project: 1970 Ridge Runner ASV
“Hey, it’s spring, Scotty G. Why are you showing a vintage snowmobile?!” That’s a very good question, and my argument is that some folks restore snowmobiles in the summer and restore motorcycles in the winter. This is a fantastic… more»
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Open-Top Cruiser: 1969 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
Big, open-top Chevrolets from the late ’60s have a way of drawing attention, and this 1969 Chevrolet Impala Convertible listed on eBay fits right into that category. Located in Georgia and showing 88,375 miles, it’s being offered as what… more»
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Loft Find Nomad: 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari
In 1955, Chevrolet introduced the Nomad, a 2-door sport wagon, as part of the Bel Air lineup. Its sheet metal differed from other Chevy wagons from the cowl back. To defray production costs, Pontiac offered its version of the… more»
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BF Auction: 1977 AMC Hornet Survivor
This 1977 American Motors Hornet is a rear-wheel-drive sedan powered by a 232ci inline-six paired with a three-speed TorqueFlite 904 automatic transmission. Finished in Golden Ginger Metallic, the car is said to retain approximately 80% of its original paint… more»
