428 Ram-Air Project: 1969 Ford Cobra

When I first encountered this listing I thought, here we go, another Mustang, but it wasn’t until I looked more closely that I realized that it was actually a 1969 Fairlane, or Torino, or maybe even a Cobra. It,… more»

Former Drag Car: 1973 Dodge Challenger

Dodge was the last U.S. auto manufacturer to enter the “pony car” market, more than five years after Ford and the Mustang. They had been busy building and selling hot cars in the mid-size range, such as Charger, Super… more»

427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

One of the details the seller points out about this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is that the car didn’t come equipped with a lot of accessories or options, but when the original buyer chose a 427 engine and a 4-speed… more»

Neoclassical Roadster: Marlene 500K Replica

The Mercedes-Benz 540K must be one of the most copied and cloned historic cars ever made. The variety of kit cars, from pathetic home-built models to ornate custom builds that get shockingly close to the real thing, there’s seemingly… more»

V12 Powered 2+2: 1995 Ferrari 456GT

There are times when you look at a certain car, and then look at the fleet of project vehicles you own, and realize that if you sold all of them, you could own a legitimate exotic. That’s what crossed… more»

Herbie Replica: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle

When it comes to Disney’s iconic movie car, the Love Bug – otherwise known as Herbie – is a familiar sight to most car enthusiasts. It has been replicated multiple times, and in the process, we’ve learned a thing… more»

10k Original Miles? 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7

UPDATE 10/25/2023: Selling a classic car can be challenging, and some owners must be persistent to taste success. That appears to be the case with this 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7. This is the second time we’ve seen this classic,… more»

Heavily Updated: 1981 DMC DeLorean

No article featuring a 1981 DMC DeLorean would be complete without a photo of the car with its distinctive gullwing doors in the raised position. They are one of the car’s defining characteristics, making it surprising that the seller… more»

Police Pensioner: 1989 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1

In my part of the world, Ford’s “Interceptor” Explorer is thee go-to cop car. Before that, it was Ford’s Interceptor Taurus, and preceding that it was Chevrolet’s ubiquitous W-body Impala (and I saw one last week that had to… more»

Go Pack Barn Find: 1971 AMC Javelin AMX

If you’re feeling brave and are searching for an affordable project candidate, this 1971 AMC Javelin AMX is worth a close look. It needs plenty of TLC, but it is an unmolested barn find that the original owner ordered… more»

1-of-17! 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

I always admire an enthusiast who does their homework, confirming the rarity of a classic in their possession. Such is the case with the seller of this 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340. Their research reveals that it is 1-of-17 built… more»

31k Original Miles: 1970 Ford Thunderbird

Ford’s personal luxury car retained much of the same styling for the 1970 model as it had from the previous year, but the reshaped and busy front end really stood out (literally) and it kind of resembled a bird’s… more»

Sport Package Driver: 1978 BMW 320i

As some of you may recall, I owned a “farm find” BMW E21-chassis 3-Series a few years back. I thought it was a forever car, but one day, I realized I just didn’t love it anymore. That doesn’t happen… more»

2-Seater Project: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

The first generation of the Ford Thunderbird has been on the “iconic list” for many years. Collectors tend to migrate to the 1957 editions due to their longer rear decks and mild tailfins. Though they sold well enough, Ford… more»

Surf’s Up! 1962 Chrysler Town And Country

This 1962 Chrysler New Yorker Town and Country station wagon looks like a cross between a Good & Plenty and a Pink Panther ride. The seller suggests that this Granada Hills, California resident is a rare surf wagon –… more»

Supercharged! 2002 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning

Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) was born in 1993 and focused on performance. Two notable products include the SVT Mustang Cobra and the SVT F150 Lightning. The latter was a “supertruck” that may have been inspired by the 1970s… more»

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