A Trio of Projects: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix

The Grand Prix was a hot seller for Pontiac beginning in 1962. But the “Colonnade” redesign of 1973 would turn into a gold mine – with 288,000 copies sold in 1977 alone, the car’s best year to date. The… more»

Driver Needing TLC: 1970 Ford Ranchero Squire

If you’re looking for something interesting to park in your workshop as a straightforward project, this 1970 Ford Ranchero deserves a close look. As a Squire, it is one of the rarest versions from that model year. Its needs… more»

1,468 Mile 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 5-Speed

If you are going to sell a car, this seller’s ad for this 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 is an example of putting your best foot forward. This car is for sale on eBay and the seller does a great job… more»

44k Mile 1992 Mercury Capri XR2 Turbo

Ford Australia enjoyed a healthy export agreement with its South African counterpart during the early 1970s, with that country warmly embracing the ute and GT variants of its Falcon range. Once that market dried up, the Antipodean manufacturer searched… more»

Lightning Rod Shifter: 1984 Hurst/Olds

The 1984 Hurst/Olds was the last of its kind. Oldsmobile collaborated with Dr. Hurst nine times since 1968 to build a Hurst edition Oldsmobile Cutlass. It was a sharp car and was very similar to the prior year offering… more»

Vintage Camper: 1976 Toyota-Chinook

Is there anything the Toyota Hilux can’t do? Made over at least eight generations, economical to run, sold worldwide … and transformed here into a camper by California company Chinook Mobilelodge, the Hilux proved its versatility for decades. The… more»

Rust-Free Sky Bird: 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit

The Pontiac Firebird is a shoo-in for the official car of the 1970s: The Rockford Files and Smokey and the Bandit sealed the deal, but even without their influence, the Firebird was a winner. It’s refreshing to see one that plainly… more»

Tough Truck: 1977 Ford F-250 4×4

Coming to us from Redford, Michigan, is a tough-looking 1977 four-wheel drive Ford F250.  Offered here on eBay with a Buy It Now option of $9,000, this truck is ready for all your off-road adventures or just looking tough driving… more»

Double-Engine Monster! 1954 “Assembled Vehicle”

And now, for something completely different, a truck with two engines! That’s right, folks, and before you GM fans think we’re talking about the 702 cid GMC Twin-Six V12 built from two monster V6 engines, we are not. This… more»

135 Mile Mustang-Based 2004 Avanti II

Fans of Studebaker will remember the short life of the Avanti, the personal luxury car of 1963 and 1964. The end came quickly for the Avanti when Studebaker ceased auto production in the U.S. But the Avanti was revived… more»

Mystery Project: 1977 Oldsmobile 442

The 442 was launched as Oldsmobile’s mid-size muscle car in 1964. But the 1960s came and went and performance cars fell out of favor due to higher insurance premiums and tightening emissions controls. So, by 1977, the last year… more»

1 Original Mile: 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8

One Mile.  That’s the number showing on the odometer of this 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8, which the seller says was unloaded from the delivery truck onto a flatbed, then placed into a climate-controlled storage environment, never to be driven… more»

Project Or Parts? 1955 Chrysler Windsor Deluxe Sedan

As a car lover, it’s sometimes tough to be responsible for a car’s fate: Sometimes it’s too far gone, sometimes the cost outweighs the reward, sometimes parts just aren’t available. This Forward Look Chrysler seems to be at that… more»

85k Original Miles: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

Summer may be fast disappearing, but there are still opportunities for classic motoring fun before winter arrives on our doorstep. Doing so in a 1960s Convertible is an obvious choice, making this 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 worth a close… more»

A Bit of Bubbly: 1976 AMC Pacer

Must be orphan car week: in quick succession, we have covered a Hornet, a Pinto wagon, and now this slightly scruffy AMC Pacer. Minted in 1976, today’s quarry is located in Tamworth, New Hampshire, and has had only two… more»

No Reserve! 1968 Ford Shelby GT500 Fastback

Some classics are desirable, while others rightfully wear the legend badge. Inclusion or otherwise on either list will start conversations, but I think it is safe to say that virtually any First Generation Mustang wearing the Shelby badge is… more»

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