As wood-bodied wagons were phased out in the early 1950s, the Ranch Wagon became Ford’s entry-level metal-body wagon. It would hold that position through 1974. The seller’s 1958 2-door edition has been rebuilt mechanically, with the cosmetic side of… more»
Barn Finds
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Stored 35 Years: 1962 Dodge Dart 440 Drop-Top
Most folks remember the Dodge Dart as a compact car in the 1960s and 1970s. However, from 1960 to 1962, it was a full-size offering, including the only time the name appeared on a B-body product (1962). The seller… more»
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Held Captive: 1961 Plymouth Fury Project
Chrysler scored a major hit with the “Forward Look” styling of its 1957-59 automobiles, especially the Plymouths. A shift to unibody construction in 1960-61 brought a reversal in good looks, producing some of the most awkwardly designed cars of… more»
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Parts Cars, Too! 1957 Chevrolet 210 Project
The 1957 model year was the last for the “Tri-Five” Chevrolets (as they would become known as). And sales remained strong, though Ford managed to outdo Chevy in the sales race by a sliver with an all-new design. The… more»
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BF Auction: 1960 Pontiac Ventura Vista
Emerging from this garage is a classic with a great story to tell. It is a 1960 Pontiac Ventura Vista that spent three decades in storage. The current owner recently revived this beauty, returning it to a roadworthy state… more»
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Recent Garage Find: 1975 AMC Hornet
American Motors resurrected the Hornet nameplate in 1970 as the replacement for the Rambler American venerable compact. It was more stylish than its predecessor and continued through 1977, after which it would morph into the Concord and then the… more»
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No Reserve 1968 Dodge Charger Project
Are you feeling brave? You are? That’s good, because you will need every ounce of your bravery to drag this American icon back from the brink. Hiding in this carport (which is included in the sale) is a 1968… more»
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Barn Find Stingray: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Project
Every now and then, a project comes along that hits the sweet spot for someone who wants a real-deal classic to bring back to life without paying fully restored prices. This 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, listed here on eBay,… more»
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Wrecked 1969 Ford Mustang GT 390 4-Speed Convertible
By 1969, a flood of competition had entered the “pony car” space. Yet, the Ford Mustang was still the dominant player at sales of just shy of 300,000 units. But the convertible was just five percent of total production…. more»
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Muscle Car Project: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T
When the Dodge Charger debuted in 1966-67, it was not an immediate success. Sales would not take off until Chrysler redesigned its B-body intermediates in 1968. Sales then ballooned sixfold with the all-new models, which featured a “tunnel back”… more»
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Former New York City Hack: 1979 Checker Taxi
In the 1970s and 1980s, it was hard to visit a major city and not see a Yellow Cab running around, supplied by Checker Motors Co. For decades, this venerable brand of taxi likely logged millions of miles traversing… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1957 Chevrolet 3600 Pickup
Although designed as no-nonsense workhorses, classic Pickups often represent excellent project candidates. Enthusiasts can follow the faithful path, although these classics offer enormous scope for customization. This 1957 Chevrolet 3600 is a prime example of the breed. It has… more»
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GM-Powered Project: 1987 Avanti
The Studebaker Avanti was rare in that it was one of the few automobiles to live on in production after the demise of the parent company. The Avanti II (shortened later to Avanti) enjoyed a second life from 1965… more»
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Ragtop Needs Restoring: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
As Dinah Shore would croon for years, “See the USA in Your Chevrolet” was a popular way to go decade after decade. And what better way to do it than in a 1962 Chevrolet Impala convertible. Though scarcely seen… more»
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Topper Included! 1971 Dodge D100
The Big Three always had a tendency to hold onto truck designs for long periods; planned obsolescence was a concept that only the passenger car side of the business could apparently afford. Therefore, during the Dodge “Sweptline” period of… more»
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Running Project: 1971 Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet treated the 1971 Chevelle to a styling refresh, its third since a redesign of the A-body intermediate in 1968. Gone were the dual headlights the Chevelle had carried from Day 1, replaced by large, singular peepers on each… more»
