The never-ending Christmas present. For a DeSoto fan, that’s what we have in the barn here on craigslist. Take a couple of trailers to Coopersburg, Pennsylvania to clean out this collection of cars and parts amassed during 45 years… more»
Barn Finds
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Indy Pace Car Project: 1963 Chrysler 300 Sport
The Chrysler 300 was chosen to pace the field at the 1963 Indianapolis 500. Not the Letter Series muscle car, but the “lesser” Sport Series which were sold in larger numbers. We’re told this Chrysler is one of these… more»
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Stored 20 Years: 1978 Datsun 280Z Project
On its home turf in Japan, the Datsun 240/260/280Z was known as the Nissan S30 aka Fairlady Z. In the U.S., the 240Z debuted in 1970 and would evolve in engine displacement to the 280Z through 1978. These cars… more»
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1952 MG TD Could Be A Rolling Restoration
Up for sale with no reserve on eBay in Lutz, Florida is a non-running 1952 MG TD project in arrest-me red. It looks pretty good from a distance, but then the flaws show up.
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One Owner Garage Find: 1967 Mercury Cougar
Things began to get serious in the growing “pony car” market segment in 1967 when the number of competitors grew from two to five. Joining the Ford Mustang and Plymouth Barracuda (which was a distant second in sales), were… more»
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Work-In-Process: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 RS
Due to a labor strike in 1972 and sagging industry pony car sales, the Chevy Camaro was a threat for cancellation. Fortunately, the car bounced back in 1973 and only just recently retired altogether. This 1973 edition is both… more»
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Hugger Orange 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS
If cars could talk, this one would probably have some interesting stories to tell. It’s been in the same family since new, sports what once was Hugger Orange paint, and likely had at least one teenager take a crack… more»
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Fuelie Project: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
At first glance, this 1962 Chevrolet Corvette looks like just another C1 begging for restoration. However, we must delve below the surface to discover the ace up its sleeve. Only 13% of buyers that year splashed the considerable extra… more»
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1 of 178? 1970 Dodge Challenger 340 Convertible
Dodge waited until 1970 to get into the “pony car” market that Ford had dominated with the Mustang since 1965. The all-new Challenger sold nearly 77,000 copies in the first year, and one of the rarest may have been… more»
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Life After Studebaker: 1972 Avanti II
After the last Studebaker Avanti was sold in 1964, everyone thought that was the end of what would later become an iconic car. Then two Studebaker dealers rode in on white horses and saved the day, buying plant, equipment,… more»
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Former Fuelie: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Sitting in this garage is a 1964 Corvette Convertible that will leave its new owner with decisions to make. It originally featured the desirable “Fuelie” V8, which was an expensive option, but that motor is a distant memory. Another… more»
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1 of 593:1963 Chrysler New Yorker Salon
Except for the Imperial, the New Yorker was Chrysler’s flagship model from 1940 to 1996. Using the Forward Look platform from the early 1960s, the New Yorker was heavily restyled in 1963 and looked like a different car. The… more»
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Older Shelby Tribute: 1966 Ford Mustang GT
A lot of iconic cars debuted in the 1960s. The Pontiac GTO and the Plymouth Road Runner are two that come to mind. But at the top of the list would probably be the Ford Mustang, selling nearly 1.3… more»
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One Prior Owner: 1956 Chevrolet 210
Given that nearly five million of the “Tri-Five” Chevrolets were built in 1955-57, quite a few are still out there today. In the middle year, 1956, the 210 2-door sedan was the third most popular model/body style at more… more»
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Dust For Free: Barn Find 1977 Jaguar XJ6C
The XJ series was the pinnacle of Jaguar’s touring models, with a cabin to rival the most luxurious of living rooms. Spacious, and saturated with leather, wool, and wood, these sedans arrived in 1974 to take the place of… more»
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52 Years of Entombment: 1959 MGA 1600
When MG went from their full-fendered but charming MG TF to the gorgeous but more modern MGA, the difference was striking. Decades later, enthusiasts are still on the hunt for a solid example to drive and enjoy. If you… more»
