I’ve always been a fan of auto racing, and NASCAR in particular; therefore, when I was a kid, I might have been in the minority in liking the Burt Reynolds/Hal Needham racing comedy Stroker Ace. If you haven’t seen it,… more»
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Quirky Classic: Saab 96 V4 Project
Offered here on craigslist in North Bend, Washington, this Saab 96 V4 comes with a clear title and a seller open to offers. A quirky classic with rallying roots, the 96 V4 was introduced in 1967 and quickly became… more»
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V8 Project: 1957 Ford Custom 300
The 1957 model year was a big one for Ford. They were all new that year, the Ranchero pickup and the Skyliner retractable hardtop were new body styles, and Ford beat Chevrolet in the sales game. The latter was… more»
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Highly Original Find: 1938 Rover 12 Sedan
If there’s another Rover automobile in La Fayette, Georgia, it’s probably within 300 feet of this one. The dusty English four-door looks ready for Preservation Class, almost too well-preserved to restore. With a long hood and bustle rear, this… more»
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V8 Hardtop Project: 1967 Chevrolet Nova
The popular Chevrolet Chevy II/Nova fell on hard times sales-wise (in a way) in 1964 with the advent of the Chevelle. It was a mid-size car that was available for not much more money over Chevy’s compact. The car… more»
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Easy Project? 1962 Triumph TR 4
Though I have never owned one, the TR4 occupies a special place in my heart. In about 1979, my then-boyfriend and I attempted to buy our college professor’s dirty white TR4. The proceedings drew to a halt when my… more»
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Rare Sports Car Pair: 1974 Volkswagen SP2
The VW SP2 (sports car) is rarely seen in the U.S. Volkswagen produced it in Brazil in the mid-1970s and did not officially export it to the 50 American States. It used a widened Karmann Ghia chassis (Type 14)… more»
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Grandpa’s Barn Find: 1987 Lincoln Town Car
We usually think of a barn find as a dusty old pickup or a 1940s or 50s sedan that has been hiding for decades, often used as housing by mice, and is in poor condition. This 1987 Lincoln Town… more»
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BF Auction: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
This 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1, available exclusively through Barn Finds, represents the last year of the first-generation Mustang fastback, and it’s a fine example of the breed. With a 351 Cleveland V8 under the hood paired to a… more»
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Pace Car Project: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevy Camaro has served as the official pace car of the Indianapolis 500 nine times. That should make it second only to the Corvette to have that honor. Chevrolet built 6,360 pace car replicas of the 1982 Camaro… more»
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Family Heirloom: 1975 Ford F-250 4×4 Barn Find
If you’re searching for a vintage truck with both character and history, this 1975 Ford F-250 Custom 4×4 might be the one. Listed here on craigslist in Mariposa, California, the seller calls it a barn find and states that… more»
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Barn-Fresh Find: 1969 Dodge Charger
Few cars embody late-’60s muscle car cool like the 1969 Dodge Charger, and this example, now listed here on eBay, has all the makings of a rewarding restoration project. Wearing bright orange paint, this two-door coupe is powered by… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1954 Dodge C-1-B8-108
Classic Dodge pickups have been gaining appreciation in recent years, and this 1954 Dodge C-1-B8-108 Pickup, now offered as a no-reserve Barn Finds Auction, is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly original example ready for restoration. Located in… more»
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Stored 20 Years: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Given the growing popularity of muscle cars, Plymouth surmised there was a market for a budget model. So, the gimmicky Road Runner was born in 1968 and found enough demand to prove to Chrysler execs they were right. This… more»
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Same Owner 30 Years: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
Ford could do no wrong in the mid-1960s with the introduction of the new Mustang. The peak year was 1966, when 607,000 of the new “pony cars” found homes. Yet there was one rare body style in those numbers… more»
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Cheap Woodie: 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible
The 1980s Chrysler LeBaron was a K-car variant using front-wheel drive as the company was trying to become relevant again. That included a Town & Country wagon with “wood” paneling (as a nod to yesteryear). But in a unique… more»
