A classic van is an extremely practical choice for a classic project. Right now, my 1981 Toyota HiAce is full of beach chairs, umbrellas, donation items and replacement scrap metal for the rusted portions. In case my insurance agent… more»
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Factory Stick: 1978 Chevrolet Malibu
Once upon a time, in a not-too-distant land, most cars were available in both automatic and manual transmission configurations. Today, unfortunately, cars with three pedals (excluding the parking brake) are becoming rarer than hens’ teeth. This Chevrolet Malibu, for… more»
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10K Mile Last Year Laredo: 1986 Jeep CJ-7
If you’re hunting for a Jeep from the final year of AMC ownership, this low-mileage example could be tempting. The seller points out that this 1986 model was effectively a swan song for the AMC brand, as Chrysler took… more»
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Restoration Needed: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
The good news about this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, available for sale in Monroeville, New Jersey, here on eBay, is that restoration parts are plentiful for first-generation f-bodies. The bad news, though, is that you’ll have to go deep… more»
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All-Wheel-Drive And Hemi Power? 1950 Studebaker Pickup
Talk about a sleeper hot rod! This 1950 Studebaker pickup has great patina on top and a fierce drive train underneath. Found here on eBay with a current bid in five-figures, this truck is sure to impress the muscle… more»
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Would You Believe…? 1970 Ferves Ranger
Would you believe…this is a Ferrari? I mean, not exactly, but sort of; Ferves is a portmanteau of FERrari VEicoli Speciali (Ferrari Special Vehicles), and the Turin-based company produced about 600 of these pint-size, Fiat 500-derived off-roaders between 1966… more»
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Roadside Sighting: Project Trucks In Idaho
While recently running errands, I spotted several ’50s GM trucks parked alongside the road. I’ve noticed the collection of projects in the owner’s yard before, but I hadn’t ever noticed the for sale sign. Classic trucks have become quite popular… more»
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17,000 Miles From New: 1990 Ford Mustang Convertible
The same seller of the minty Toyota Celica ST we just featured also has this 1990 Ford Mustang convertible, wearing similar colors and with equally impressive low mileage. What are the odds they came from the same home or… more»
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Cummins Powered: 1983 Dodge Ramcharger
Back in the ’70s and ’80s, all of the Big Three had a full size, body on frame, 2 door SUV. GM had the Blazer and Jimmy twins, Ford had the Bronco, and Mopar had the Ramcharger. When this… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet
After graduating from high school, a football buddy of mine went off to college and became a cheerleader for the school’s men’s basketball team. He took a lot of abuse for that. To make matters worse, he then went… more»
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Memory Maker: 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
Man, this sort of breaks my heart. This 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser has a rebuilt motor, new clutch / brakes / gas tank and is unfortunately suffering from severe body and floor rust. The frame is good, but the… more»
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Pretty In Pink? 70 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 4-Speed
The folks at Dodge decided they wanted to go Trans-Am road racing with a muscle car. The idea of taking a muscle car and adding heavy duty suspension and fat tires must have seemed like a good idea at… more»
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Optional Twin-H Power: 1953 Hudson Super Jet
We often hear that it’s becoming so expensive, sometimes too expensive, to jump into the old car hobby. Cars like this 1953 Hudson Super Jet bring it all back to earth again. This example is posted on Craigslist in… more»
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Highlander’s Great Granddad: 1971 Toyota Corona Wagon
By 1971, Americans were taking the offerings of Toyota pretty seriously due to a growing reputation for quality and reliability. “Made in Japan” became synonymous with low price and durability, especially in cars. This 1971 Toyota Corona Mk II… more»
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Low Mileage and Stock: 1998 Jeep Cherokee
A few years ago, we wouldn’t have even looked twice at an XJ Cherokee. While their reputation for reliability was certainly celebrated, they weren’t considered special. But as the supply of good, clean, low-mileage examples began to dry up,… more»
Reader Ad: 1965 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
Reader John R needs to find a new home for this Pontiac LeMans Convertible. It’s a project that needs to be finished, but it looks like a good starting point. He states that there is a little rust, but… more»
