Some project builds are more straightforward than others. Although it may not seem that way at first glance, returning this wild 1957 Chevrolet Corvette to active service requires little more than bolting in a fresh motor and transmission. The… more»
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Pagoda Project: 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
Here’s a running, driving project Pagoda fitted with Mercedes’ 2.8-liter inline six, placing it at the top of the W113 lineage. These cars were all roadsters, available with both removable hard and soft tops. The styling was by Paul… more»
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Recently Revived: 1951 Mercury Eight Convertible
Hiding in this shed is a wonderful classic, offering endless possibilities. The seller states that this 1951 Mercury Eight Convertible is a genuine barn find. They performed a mechanical refresh, returning it to a roadworthy state after years in… more»
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Numbers-Matching Project: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
The pre-1973 examples remain the most desirable of Chevrolet’s C3 Corvette range. They retained chrome bumpers at both ends and represent the badge’s styling in its purest form. This 1972 ‘Vette is a restoration project requiring plenty of work…. more»
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LTD Yard Find? 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
The full-size Fords were in their third year of a design cycle in 1967, meaning they kept the stacked headlights that were adopted with the 1965 rework. These were big, capable cars that continued to find themselves in second… more»
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BF Auction: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Body-off projects can be intimidating, especially when they arrive as a collection of loose parts. However, this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible has several factors working in its favor. It retains its numbers-matching drivetrain, most of the expensive chassis work… more»
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1 of 386: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner GTX
The heyday of the muscle car era was the late 1960s, and the Plymouth Road Runner flourished during the 1968-70 period of the car. But demand declined in the early 1970s, and in 1974 Plymouth only sold 1/8 as… more»
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Special Delivery: 1972 Mobilux RV
People were making campers out of Tin Lizzies before anyone knew to string the words “recreational vehicle” together. But the 1950s saw Fleetwood, Holiday Rambler, and Winnebago kick off the mass production of campers and RVs, after which vacationing… more»
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Solid Barn Find: 1970 BMW 2002
We’ve only seen about six examples of BMW’s sweet 2002 cross our desks at Barn Finds in the last year, so seeing two within days of each other is a rare treat. The last one was a tidy survivor,… more»
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Parked 36 Years: 1973 Plymouth Duster
One of Plymouth’s most successful ventures of the 1970s was the addition of the Duster fastback to the Valiant compact lineup. It took a rather stodgy sedan and turned it into a sporty youth car from 1970 to 1976…. more»
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383 Upgrade: 1968 Plymouth Barracuda
With the “right” engine under the hood, the 1968 Plymouth Barracuda was a pretty potent package. This one was originally a competent performer, but the upgrade it now sports takes its performance to a higher level. Whipping it into… more»
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Final Year L82: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Hiding in this shed is a classic that shows a lot of promise. It is a 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, and what makes it special is that it is one of the last produced with the desirable L82 version of… more»
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Solid V8: 1964 Chevrolet Impala
Judging a book by its cover can be a mistake, especially when the classic in question is this 1964 Chevrolet Impala. It looks pretty rough, with tired paint and a selection of dings and dents. However, it is a… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Even if it’s rough and rusty, a classic will generate significant interest if the price is low enough. Take this 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 as a perfect example. It has undoubtedly seen better days, prompting the seller to question… more»
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1 of 600? 1975 Hurst/Olds W-30 Project
The 1975 model year was the sixth time since 1968 that Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance partnered for a limited-production muscle car. Buyers could choose from either white or black paint and either a 350 cubic inch V8 (W-25) or… more»
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Massive Quincy Auction Recap
A little over a week ago, we featured a massive auction in Quincy, Michigan, which you can find here. The owner had accumulated nearly 120 cars, and unfortunately, most were left outside. It looked like quite the find, though,… more»
