For the 1960 model year, the Chrysler New Yorker trod a very different path to its predecessors. Not only was the car now of unibody construction rather than the popular body-on-frame, but the exterior trim demonstrated a new-found maturity,… more»
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Stalled Project: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
While it might look dirty and unloved, this 1966 Mustang Convertible also might be a pretty decent sort of project car. Some of the work has been started, but not only is there still plenty to do, but there… more»
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Unique British Special: 1953 KC Special
More often than not, tracing the lineage of a one-off special vehicle can be pretty difficult. That is partly the case with this 1953 KC Special sports car, although I do know a bit about the company that is… more»
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Twice Stalled Project: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T 440
Finding stalled project cars for sale is not that unusual, and people will purchase these with a view to finishing what someone else has started. Sometimes this happens, while sometimes it doesn’t. The latter seems to be the case… more»
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Muscle Wagon: 1989 Buick Electra Estate
If you are on the hunt for a classic station wagon but fear that you are going to find yourself lumbered with some non-descript vehicle with an asthmatic lump of cast iron under the hood, then maybe you need… more»
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Beach Cruiser: 1960 EMPI Sportster
Sometimes it is a case of from the smallest of seeds a mighty tree will grow. That was the case with EMPI, or European Motor Products, Incorporated (later, Engineered Motor Parts, Incorporated). The company’s history is quite complex, but… more»
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Sleeper Station Wagon: 1978 Mercury Zephyr
I love what old-school naval personnel would refer to as a “Q-Ship.” A Q-Ship is a vessel with concealed weaponry, which is what this 1978 Zephyr Wagon has in abundance. Barn Finder Ikey H spotted this absolute barnstormer for… more»
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Mistaken Identity: 1955 Ford Anglia Ute
“Ute.” Now there’s a great Aussie term for you. It is a word that comes from our love of shortening technical terms, with this one being derived from the “Coupe Utility” original model designation for vehicles such as this… more»
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7k Original Miles: 1981 DeLorean
When you reflect back on the DeLorean, you start to wonder what it could have been if the cards had fallen favorably for John Z. DeLorean. The car was less than a sales success, but what few people realize… more»
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One Owner: 1984 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Coupe
This 1984 Caprice Classic is a one owner vehicle that looks like it has been owned by a fairly fastidious person. The overall condition of the car is fairly impressive, and I need to thank Barn Finder Pat L… more»
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Project Land Yacht: 1978 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
The owner of this 1978 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz refers to this car as coming from the final year of the “land yacht” era, which when you consider that the car is over 18′ long and weighs in at 4,900lbs,… more»
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3k Mile Twin-Cam: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
The Chevrolet Cosworth Vega really deserved to be a successful car, because a great deal of research and development went into the great little twin-cam engine that it packed under the hood. While there were probably numerous reasons why… more»
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Family Hauler: 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Station Wagon
Moby Dick was a giant white whale, and the fact that this 1987 Caprice Station Wagon is 18′ long, and weighs in at 4,125lbs would probably qualify it for that label. it is still a pretty decent car, and… more»
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Solid Summer Fun: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda Convertible
While the owner states that this 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda Convertible has been in storage for the past 20-years, this isn’t necessarily quite right. Yes, it has done little work in that time, but it has been brought out 3-4… more»
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Cosmetic Restoration Required: 1960 Porsche 356B Super
Solid and desirable project cars are always going to demand premium prices, and that is certainly the case with this 1960 Porsche 356B Super. It will require cosmetic restoration, but it is a running, driving car that appears to… more»
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Rare Off-Roader: 1987 Land Rover Defender Wagon
The owner of this 1987 Land Rover Defender says that it is a vehicle that will take you anywhere, but it just won’t be fast getting there. That’s a fair call because a diesel Land Rover simply isn’t a… more»
