Both Chevrolet and Ford got into the U.S. subcompact car market at the same time, in 1971. The Chevy Vega was well thought out but poorly executed, with persistent engine troubles and premature corrosion. The seller has a pair… more»
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Needs Floors: 1960 Chevrolet Impala Project
The Chevrolet Impala became a series of its own in the 1959 lineup. Previously, it had been a coupe and convertible extension of the Bel Air, sporting some special sheet metal in the back half of the vehicle. The… more»
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Barn Fresh Find: 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe Project
Few classics hold the universal appeal of a first-generation Ford Mustang, and this 1966 coupe project just listed here on eBay is a perfect example of why. It’s a true barn find that was stored indoors for the past… more»
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True Barn Find: 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible V8
Every so often, a classic appears that reminds us why the phrase “barn find” carries so much weight in the collector car world. This 1967 Ford Mustang convertible, now listed here on eBay and located in Georgia, is exactly… more»
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Sitting Since the 1980s: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
Few muscle cars embody the Mopar spirit like a 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T, especially when it’s wearing Plum Crazy paint with a black top and interior, as this car once was. This example, listed here on Facebook Marketplace, has… more»
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One-Owner Project: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
General Motors treated all of its A-body intermediates to a redesign in 1968. Perhaps the best-looking of the lot was the mid-size Chevy Chevelle, which was entering its fifth year. The seller’s ’68 Malibu Sport Coupe is a one-owner… more»
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Buried Treasure: 1961 Chevrolet Impala Project
Every once in a while, a listing comes along that reminds us of the raw side of the “barn find” world. This 1961 Chevrolet Impala, now listed here on eBay, isn’t tucked away in a climate-controlled garage or sitting… more»
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4-door Nomad? 1957 Pontiac Safari Transcontinental
While the 1955-57 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad is iconic (and pricey) today, lots of folks have forgotten that Pontiac offered their version of the sport wagon. The Star Chief Safari used the same 2-door body as the Nomad, but… more»
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Low-Mile Survivor: 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe
Not every barn find needs to be a V8 fastback to get Mustang fans excited. This 1968 Ford Mustang coupe, spotted here on craigslist in Louisville, Colorado, is an all-original survivor showing just 58,000 miles. That mileage isn’t rolled… more»
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Stored 41 Years: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The declining demand for muscle cars in the 1970s spilled over onto the nimbler “pony cars”, too. Sales of the Plymouth Barracuda were off by 60% from 1970 to 1973, leading to the car’s cancellation in 1974 (the Dodge… more»
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Patina Project: 1973 AMC Ambassador
The Ambassador was American Motors’ flagship luxury automobile from 1957 to 1974. It competed with the likes of the Chevrolet Caprice and Ford LTD during much of that time. By the 1970s, the car’s prominence dwindled as even more… more»
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Dusty Muscle: 1999 Chevy Camaro SS
Fourth-generation Camaros are beginning to find their footing in the collector market, and when you’re talking about a genuine SS equipped with the SLP package, the appeal goes up several notches. This 1999 Chevrolet Camaro SS, listed here on… more»
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Barn Find Fiberglass: 1954 Victress S1A Roadster
You’re looking at the second model produced by a tiny custom builder called Victress Manufacturing. When Victress was founded in 1952, it joined an ecosystem of at least a dozen such manufacturers, all specialty shops making slinky sports cars,… more»
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Desert Find Project: 1957 Buick Special Estate Wagon
Off and on from 1936 to 1996, the Special nameplate appeared quite frequently at Buick. It usually served as the entry-level model, which was also the case when the seller’s ’57 Estate Wagon was built. This Special looks to… more»
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18 Years In The Barn: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
If anyone ever tries to sell you a 1983 Chevy Corvette, run, don’t walk. There was no such thing. The C4 debuted in 1984 due to quality issues and parts delays, and the last C3 Corvette was a 1982… more»
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Barn-Kept Bruiser: 1968 AMC Javelin
American Motors joined the increasingly crowded “pony car” field in 1968 with two entries. One was the Javelin, which went head-to-head with the others in the space. The second was the AMX, a 2-seat GT-style car (Javelin-based) that was… more»
