Driving Project: 1968 Ford Fairlane

Choosing an appropriate project candidate is sometimes challenging. Buyers must often balance their skills and desires with their available budget. That makes this 1968 Ford Fairlane worth a close look. It has obvious rust, but the photos support the… more»

One Owner Land Yacht: 1972 Chrysler Newport Royal

The Newport was Chrysler’s bread-and-butter car from 1961 to 1981. It provided the gateway to more expensive products like the New Yorker and Imperial (not branded as a Chrysler). The car received new styling in 1969-73, dubbed “fuselage” because… more»

Turbocharged Tribute: 1977 Pinto Pangra

There wasn’t a lot special about the 1971 to 1980 Ford Pinto – until Huntington Ford in Arcadia, California, created the Pangra, which was a physically and mechanically customized Pinto. The Pangra’s goal was to compete with faster imported… more»

Running 440-Powered Project: 1970 Dodge Charger

While most enthusiasts begin an auto project with the best of intentions and their eye on the finish line, many unforeseen obstacles can pop up and keep a restoration from being completed, with higher-than-anticipated costs likely one of the… more»

4WD Equipped: 1980 Chevrolet LUV

We often think that a vintage four-wheel drive pickup can only take one form: a Toyota Hilux. Truth be told, this small pickup market was dominated by Toyota’s rugged lineup of pickups, but it wasn’t the only game in… more»

Early EV Project: 1981 Ford Escort Electrica

America’s interest in automobiles powered by something other than combustion engines is not a new thing. It came and went in the 1970s and 1980s as gasoline prices rose and fell, and then rose and fell again. One such… more»

Parked Since 2001: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

First-year C3 Corvettes always seem to draw attention, even when they’ve been sitting for decades. This 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe listed on craigslist looks like one of those projects that could easily get enthusiasts talking. Located in California,… more»

Turquoise Jewel: 1962 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

My favorite Cadillac is the 1955 Coupe DeVille, but given the circumstances where I could own two, I’d also have a 1962 Cadillac, like the Coupe DeVille that Barn Finder T.J. found here on Hagerty Marketplace in Smyrna, Tennessee. Not only… more»

Slant-Six Sedan Survivor: 1968 Dodge Dart 270

Light Blue Poly (according to the data card) is a nice color for this Dart, and if you’re someone who’s into patina, this one has a great look. I can also picture it in perfect condition, and it wouldn’t… more»

Flower Car Restomod! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

If Chevrolet had built an El Camino pickup in 1957, it might have looked something like this. But that model didn’t come along until 1959. This custom “truck” is described as a flower car, but we would like to… more»

Forgotten Fox Project: 1984 Ford Mustang LX Convertible

Fox-body Mustangs have been climbing in popularity for years now, which means even the lesser-seen V6 cars are starting to attract attention from people looking for affordable projects. This 1984 Ford Mustang LX Convertible recently listed on Facebook Marketplace… more»

Crazy Paint! 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon

The Roadmaster nameplate returned to Buick in 1991, its first use since the 1958 model year. Both wagons and sedans were offered, and they used the same rear-wheel-drive platform as the Chevy Caprice and Oldsmobile 98. The huge wagon… more»

19k Original Miles: 1986 Pontiac Bonneville

In the automotive world, size matters, and it was especially important in the late seventies and early eighties when fuel efficiency was on everybody’s mind.  One trick the Pontiac team had up its sleeve was to switch the Bonneville… more»

4-Speed 4WD Project: 1982 AMC Eagle Kammback

AMC Eagle. The first thing most of us probably think about when we hear that name is the now-iconic 4WD wagon. They keep showing up for sale, and their other 4WD models aren’t seen as often. This 1982 AMC… more»

California Coupe: 1978 Ford Fairmont

As car enthusiasts, we tend to be the harshest critics of automobile manufacturers. We expect them to make vehicles that appeal to our performance and handling desires, and sadly, the current track record reveals plenty of examples of vehicles… more»

Two Tone Project: 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II

There can sometimes be a temptation with a certain model you’ve seen a dozen times – maybe 100 times – in the past. It never appealed to you before but all of the sudden, it scratches an itch. Perhaps… more»