Something a lot of people wouldn’t have given much thought to is a headlight dimmer switch. For the redesigned, smaller Chevys in 1977, the dimmer switch was moved from the floor to the turn signal stalk on the left… more»
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Ragtop Project: 1965 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
This car’s name tells a white lie, although you wouldn’t know it based on the image above: The ’65 Electra 225 is only 224.1 inches long, not the 225 inches that Buick promised. Specious rounding isn’t new in the… more»
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Painted Top: 1990 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
I didn’t even notice until I looked at the closeup photos of the Landau Vinyl Top, or former vinyl top, that the vinyl top has been removed and the top is painted, I’m assuming the former color of the… more»
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Bucket Seat Option: 1969 Chrysler 300
Long and low is one way to describe this 1969 Chrysler 300—the fuselage-styled body certainly makes a visual statement. Parked in 1989 and garaged ever since, this outsized two-door hardtop is looking for a fresh start with a new… more»
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Coronet With Sting: 1970 Dodge Super Bee
With the success Plymouth was experiencing with its low-cost Road Runner back in 1968, it didn’t take the folks at Dodge long to figure out they wanted a competitor, and a short time later the Super Bee was born. … more»
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K-Convertible: 1985 Chrysler LeBaron Town and Country
Here’s what should end up a cheap and cheerful bargain in the “recently collectible” category, a 1985 Chrysler LeBaron Town and Country convertible. It’s got a no-reserve auction starting price set at $2500, and so far, no bidder has… more»
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Four-Door Roller: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
The 1955 model year was a big one for Chevrolet. They would create a three-year run of cars that would later become known as the “Tri-Fives” and sell nearly five million copies. Also, they introduced a new V8 engine,… more»
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“Baby Corvette” Project: 1972 Opel GT
Here we are living in the home of the brave, and that’s what it’s going to take to tackle this Opel GT. It’s listed on eBay with bidding at $610, reserve not met. Though it looks like it wants… more»
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Crinkled Project: 1972 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger arrived in 1970 and offered a variety of performance engines. But after 1971, the 383, 440, and 426 Hemi V8s were gone, leaving the 340 small block as the sole hot rod. This 1972 Challenger was… more»
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Ferrari Fiero! Testarossa Replica Project
When it comes to replicas and kit cars, some are definitely better than others. And perhaps, as time has marched on, the kit builders themselves have also found ways to make more convincing copies of high-dollar cars. This Ferrari… more»
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BF Auction: 1978 GMC Royale Motorhome
There’s nothing quite like hitting the open road in an RV. Since your transportation also acts as your home away from home, you’re free to explore, take in the sites and do it all at your own pace. Unfortunately,… more»
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Single-Owner Workhorse: 1972 Ford F-100
Ford’s F-Series of light-duty trucks arrived in 1948, becoming the most successful pick-up ever. After 77 years, they still outsell the competition, and the F-150 has often been tops in annual sales even over automobiles. This 1972 edition is… more»
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BF Auction: 1956 Chris Craft Capri 19′
UPDATE – The seller has asked us to relist this Chris Craft. Since we ran it last, they’ve moved it into covered storage, so we went over and took new photos so you can see it in its current… more»
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Entry-Level Project Pony: 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe
Before every car had to be a profitable financial “flip,” spotting a ragged old Mustang in someone’s yard instantly sparked visions of its potential in the minds of passing gearheads. If those days are not gone forever, listen softly… more»
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Supercharged Project: 1989 Ford Mustang LX
We see an awful lot of stalled project cars on these pages but this one stands out for a few different reasons. This is a 1989 Ford Mustang LX convertible equipped with the venerable 5.0L V8 engine and preferred… more»
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No Reserve 1919 Paige Larchmont Sport Touring
In the lustrous new age of the automobile, small makers flourished – at least momentarily. Who remembers Pope, Reeves, Metz, Duryea, Locomobile, Marmon, Peerless, St Louis, Adams, Buffum, Grout… ? Most amounted to a flash in the pan, some… more»
