Old Car Projects

Article by Mark Trotta

This is an overview of my old car projects from the last 30 years:

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My first old car restoration was a small-block, 4-speed 1970 Chevelle. I purchased this car in 1991, before prices started rising out of the hands of the average enthusiast.

Years owned: 1991-1996

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My 2nd full restoration was a 1970 Chevy El Camino.

It had rust spots on nearly every exterior panel (New York vehicle) and required major sheet metal repair.

Years owned: 1987-2000

The Camino was my 'work-horse' and daily driver for 13 years. Unfortunately, I have very few pictures of it.

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In 1993, I had the opportunity to buy a 1965 GTO convertible.

It was weathered, battered, and neglected, but it was a PHS documented, Tripower, 4-speed car.

Years owned: 1993-2005

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Although I only owned it for three years, this 1979 Fiat Spider provided the most fun per dollar out of all my old car projects.

Years owned: 2010-2013

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Although not as valuable nor as fast as a C2 or early C3, early eighties Corvettes are fun to drive and affordable, and if you restore one to factory stock, it will increase in value.