SCG Classic Car Restoration Buyer's Guide
There are many pitfalls when it comes to buying classic cars. Each car has it's own particular weak spots - either in design or manufacture - and Second Chance Garage's Car Restoration Buyer's Guide attempts to point out areas most likely to be of concern to help you assess the classic car you are about to purchase.
Buyer's Guide: 1970-1974 Barracuda/Challenger RT
Plymouth stunned the auto world when they released their all new Barracuda in the fall of sixty-nine. The Challenger was Dodge's version. Here's what to watch for when buying these cars
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Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1968-1970 Plymouth Roadrunner
The Plymouth Roadrunner is a revered icon and collectors still pursue the Roadrunner with the same passion as Wile E. Coyote.
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Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1957-1959 Fairlane Skyliner
The Ford "retractable hardtop" was all the talk in the day. Here's some things to consider before purchasing your late '50s icon
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Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1948-1972 Chevelles
The epitome of the muscle car era, the '69-'72 Chevelles had lots of panache. And that's what makes them so valuable today. Here's what to watch for when buying one of these muscle car icons
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Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1975-1982 Corvette
If the sound of dual exhausts and swoopy curves in a low lying two seater is exciting, Corvette was made for you. The "Disco Nightclub" era Corvettes are a great way to enter the hobby at lost cost.
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Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1970-1976 Dodge & Plymouth A Bodies
The genius of the Dodge Swinger and Plymouth Duster lies in the versatility of the basic design. Buyers could choose a basic commuter car with thrifty slant six or opt for the tire smoking 340 V8 in a swoopy fast back style body. There were enough options to customize the car to your taste and thousands did, making the Mopar A- body one of the strongest selling compact cars in its history.
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Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1949-1954 Fords
In 1949 Ford ushered in a new era of automotive design. The 'can't tell the front from the back' designs would change things forever.
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Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1970-1981 Firebirds
Second generation Firebirds were one of Pontiac's strongest image vehicles...it has appeared in more movies than any other Pontiac
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Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1964-1967 Chevelle
From the beginning in 1964 Chevelles were superstars. They are excellent cars to enjoy the classic car restoration hobby and parts are readily available.
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Classic Car Buyer's Guide: 1965-68 Mustang
Evergreen popularity and availability of parts and services makes the '65 through '68 Mustangs a great choice for the novice car restorer.
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