Gasser Or Restoration? 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

With most project cars, I lean towards restoring rather than customizing them. There are cases though when a car is either missing lots of parts or is just a little too rough to justify a restoration. This 1955 Chevy… more»

59,000 Original Mile 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Rampside

Many people have claimed to reinvent the wheel, but has anyone thought about how they would actually do such a thing? Something as simple and ingrained in society as a wheel surely can’t be reinvented, right? What about reinventing… more»

Captive Import 4×4: 1983 Dodge Ram 50

When we see the re-badged Mitsubishi pickup that was known as the Dodge Ram 50 here in the states, it’s oftentimes the two-wheel drive, a long bed-style variety that is a great little hauler for the potting soil and… more»

Junkyard Find: 1988 Pontiac 6000 Safari

In our most recent junkyard adventure, we spotted some pretty interesting finds, but of all the cars we looked at this one was strangely the most fascinating. There was a time when family wagons with rear-facing jump seats and… more»

Package Deal Project: 1985 Maserati Biturbo

When it comes to certain “problem” cars, it makes sense to buy the best one you can get. If you can’t swing that, I recommend buying the one you can afford with as many spares as possible. This 1985… more»

Running Roundie: 1972 BMW 2002

This 1972 BMW 2002 is a desirable round taillight example, otherwise known as a “roundie.” Despite being listed in Andover, Massachusetts, it is from Colorado and is said to be quite solid in all the areas that are typically… more»

One Owner: 1983 Ford Mustang GT

This 1983 Ford Mustang GT ticks a few of the right boxes for anyone hunting for a project car. It is a one-owner classic that has a genuine 66,000 miles showing on its odometer. It looks like its cosmetic… more»

Parked in 1983! 1969 Continental Mark III

Those who knew him often said that people should have revered and feared Lee Iacocca in equal amounts. He was a man who could be witty, charming, and generous. He also didn’t suffer fools gladly and was willing to… more»

Diesel Duty: 1980 International Scout II 4×4

This boxy 1980 International Scout 4×4 diesel with manual transmission checks just about every box for me. The seller has it listed here on eBay in Marquette, Michigan which also checks quite a few boxes for me. That’s a… more»

Stored 30 Years: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

UPDATE – The seller has relisted this Camaro after the winner of the previous auction never contacted them. If you’d love to have it, here’s your chance! The successful Chevy Camaro was in its third year of production for… more»

3+ Lotus Europas With Tons Of Parts!

I’ve long wanted a Lotus Europa, but as I’ve noted before, they are for the slight of build, and I don’t qualify. However, this collection of Europas and parts happen to be close enough to me to make me… more»

Original V8: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Townsman Station Wagon

With the values of classic station wagons growing at an alarming rate, the day will come where the more desirable examples could climb out of the reach of most enthusiasts. They will face two choices. The first will be… more»

Desert Find: 1961 Triumph TR3A

  A true desert find, this 1961 TR3A has absolutely no history (the seller doesn’t even know the model year, but the commission number tells us that it’s a late 1961 car) but is surprisingly solid! It’s listed for… more»

428 Powered: 1966 Ford Thunderbird

While Ford’s goal with the Thunderbird was to produce what it termed a personal luxury car, clever buyers could squeeze impressive performance out of their new toy for minimal outlay if the mood took them. That is the path… more»

409 Dual-Quad/4-Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Impala

If a buyer had a fat enough wallet in 1963, they could turn a meek and mild Chevrolet Impala into a firebreathing monster. That’s what the original owner did with this classic, and it should provide enough power to… more»

$2,500 Project: 1975 BMW 2002

In the late 1970s, the BMW 2002 reached the low-value point. They were just used cars and starting to rust at that. If you had $1,000 to spend, you could have gotten a pretty good one. I had five… more»

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