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Starter Muscle: 1973 Dodge Dart Swinger

If it weren’t for the Rallye wheels, this ’73 Dart is would be the textbook definition of a plain jane sleeper. But despite being at home at any Wal-Mart parking lot, this little A-body packs a few surprises. Located… more»

Dusty Ragtop: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

Of the 700,000-plus Chevrolets produced in the model year 1957, over 47,000 were convertibles. Those hefty numbers are a good thing for enthusiasts today, given their iconic status and evergreen popularity. It also means that barn-findy examples like this… more»

Rare Fashion Model: 1991 Volkswagen Cabriolet

By the time 1991 rolled around, the Volkswagen Golf had been sold in the US for 16 straight years. Known in the USA as the Rabbit during its first decade, they always enjoyed hopping sales (in my college days,… more»

Just Add Water: 1971 Plymouth Satellite

According to the seller of this 1971 Plymouth Satellite, “If the car is totally washed it will shine like new”. We’d all like to find cars that easy to restore, so let’s take a look at this bright red… more»

Malaise Muscle: 1979 Dodge Li’l Red Express

One of the few bright spots of the late-70’s malaise era, the Dodge Li’l Red Express kept things interesting when most of Detroit’s lineup was just plain awful. Produced in small numbers (just over 7,300 units total) and for… more»

Restored Canadian Ragtop: 1963 Chrysler Windsor

For those not looking to get too greasy but still enjoy a classic ride, this clean green Mopar machine is located in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada (north of Montana) and is listed here on eBay with a current bid of… more»

Under $1,000 Each: Two VW Ghias and a Beetle

Straight from the bargain basement department is this 3-car VW collection located in Fairfax County, Virginia. Consisting of ’65 and ’67 Karmann Ghias and a ’67 Beetle, they are listed here on Craigslist with an asking price of $2,100… more»

Package Deal: 1972 And 1973 Dodge Challengers

Mopar E-body fans looking to keep busy will find much goodness in this pair of Dodge Challengers (along with a major stash of extra parts). The cars are located in Nashville and offered here on eBay with a current bid… more»

Rare, Rusty And Wrecked: 1960 Triumph Italia #55

Built between 1959 and 1962, the Triumph Italia was the brainchild of, Dr. Salvatore Ruffino, Triumph’s Italian importer during that era. Layering Italian hand-built coachwork over a Triumph TR3 chassis (and priced over $1,000 higher than a new TR3)… more»

Vive la Différence: 1972 Citroën SM

Citroëns, much like escargot and foie gras, are an acquired taste. This is particularly true with the early 70’s SM model. Their styling was like nothing else; and with mechanicals such as front wheel drive, a high-pressure central hydraulic… more»

Carol Brady Cruiser: 1973 Plymouth Satellite Wagon

Those looking to channel their inner Carol Brady could do worse than this green 1973 Plymouth Satellite Wagon, located in Lompoc, California (north of Santa Barbara) and for sale here on Craigslist with an asking price of $4,800.

1 of 194: 1969 Plymouth Hemi Road Runner

There are few words more inviting to a Barn Finder than “Hemi”. And while survivors do pop up now and then, it seems whenever I run across a story about a barn find Hemi nowadays, it’s more often than… more»

Triple Black Beauty: 1968 Dodge Charger

Conceived in Chrysler’s Dodge Styling Studio in 1965, the second-gen Charger remains one of Detroit’s most influential and memorable designs. This surviving triple-black 1968 example, located in Goshen, New York, is listed for sale here on eBay with a… more»

Iowa Storage Find: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

Fresh from 20 years in storage, this 1963 Corvair Monza located in Osceola, Iowa is listed here on eBay with a starting bid of just $700 (no bids as of yet) and a low BIN of $950.

Grandma’s LUV’n Spoonful: 1980 Chevrolet LUV

Driven by a variety of factors, both Ford and Chevrolet introduced Japanese-built captive import small pickups in 1972. Ford had the Mazda-built Courier, while Chevy rolled out the Isuzu-sourced LUV (short for Light Utility Vehicle). Both trucks (and later the… more»

No Reserve Lambo: 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa Project

Any mention of Lamborghini and the 1980’s usually evokes memories of James “Sonny” Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs chasing bad guys in a Countach with Phil Collins’ In The Air Tonight playing in the background. But since not everyone could experience that… more»

Barn Finds