Classic British sports cars from the 1950s and 1960s make ideal candidates for a novice considering their first restoration project. Their elegantly simple engineering means that dismantling these vehicles to the last nut and bolt is straightforward for those… more»
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Rolling Project: 1966 Pontiac GTO
The Pontiac GTO took the market by storm in 1964 and led to a whole array of mid-size competitors that would dominate the rest of the decade. Originally an option on the Tempest/LeMans, the GTO (“Gas, Tires & Oil”)… more»
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Affordable Big-Block Project: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
The term “iconic” is probably overused in the classic world, although some cars have earned the right to wear that tag. One worthy candidate is the C3 Corvette, especially the chrome-bumper models with a big-block under the hood. This… more»
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Stuck In Low Gear: 1974 Honda ATC90
Many sources list the Honda US90, the predecessor to the ATC90, as “the first ATV.” It’s always dangerous to list something as the first, last, biggest, smallest, oldest, whatever. It almost forces people to research it and prove us… more»
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32k Mile Survivor: 1956 Dodge Coronet Lancer
Thanks to a big loan from Prudential, Chrysler redesigned their cars for 1955-56, making them sleeker than their predecessors. That included the Dodge Coronet, the mainstay of the division’s line-up. All of Dodge’s 2-door hardtops were also called Lancers,… more»
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Make An Offer: 1969 Ford Cobra Torino 428CJ
The seller of this Ford real-deal barn find has decided to offer it with a $16,000 asking price or best offer. It’s a desirable find, as it isn’t just a run-of-the-mill Ford Torino. No, this is a Cobra Torino,… more»
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Rare Muscle Car: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SX
To help provide relief to buyers of performance cars who were paying rising insurance premiums, Oldsmobile came out with the Cutlass Supreme SX for 1970 and 1971. By not having a unique VIN that shouted “muscle car” to insurance… more»
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Survivor XJ! 1993 Jeep Cherokee 4X4
This 1993 Jeep Cherokee XJ takes me back! I had a long-time run (twenty-six years!) with a 1991 Cherokee and it’s still one of my more memorable rides. I don’t encounter them often anymore (they went out of production… more»
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End Of The Road: 1974 Chevrolet 454 Corvette
The times they were a-changin’ for Chevrolet’s Corvette in 1974. Actually, there was the triple whammy of safety, emissions control, and now, a fuel mileage upheaval affecting every manufacturer in the auto biz but the ‘Vette seemed to be… more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
No matter what its original color happened to be, one of the trademarks in my younger days of auto tinkering was to turn every car I ever bought black as soon as possible, in a makeshift painting area that… more»
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Hemi Orange: 1974 Plymouth Duster 400 V8
The Duster was a popular fastback variant of the Plymouth Valiant. Between 1970 and 1976, they sold more than 1.3 million of them (plus a smaller number rebadged as the Dodge Dart Demon/Dart Sport). This 1974 edition no longer… more»
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Malaise Era Project: 1974 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Oldsmobile collaborated with Hurst Performance on several occasions in the 1960s through the 1980s to produce some limited-production automobiles. Hurst shifters and special graphics helped set the cars apart from other mid-size Olds products. This 1974 edition does not… more»
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Top-Down Fun! 1974 MG MGB
The MGB was a 2-seat roadster built by British Leyland from 1962 to 1980, replacing the MGA. These were fun cars that were a bit larger than the famous MG Midget. 1974 editions like this one were the last… more»
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Faceless Classic: 1971 Plymouth Duster
Many people view the grille and headlamps as the “face” of any vehicle. That means the lack of those items on this 1971 Plymouth Duster leaves it looking like a faceless classic. Don’t be fooled because this is a… more»
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Andretti Edition: 1977 Alfa Romeo GT
Found in a shop belonging to an Alfa collector who passed away, this 1977 Alfa Romeo GT Andretti Edition is now for sale on craigslist for $7500. The car has been sitting for ten years without being started. Its… more»
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Custom Paint: 1992 GMC 3500 Crew Cab
There can be many reasons why an owner may treat their classic to custom paint, with some more left-field than others. The original owner of this 1992 GMC 3500 Crew Cab personalized the truck’s appearance for a less common… more»
