Plymouth gave the Barracuda an extreme makeover in 1970 and sales increased by 50% to nearly 49,000 units. In that mix was the ‘Cuda performance hardtop with a 383 cubic inch V8 and a 4-speed transmission, a rare combination… more»
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Shorty Drop-Top! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
For some reason, a 1957 Chevy seems like a popular choice when it comes to building a “shorty” – a car that’s had its midsection taken out. That creates a shorter wheelbase that eliminates seating capacity for rear passengers…. more»
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Barn Find MKIII: 1966 Austin Healey 3000 BJ8
None of us have a crystal ball, but we can all say with some degree of certainty that we may leave this earth with some projects left unfinished. That’s basically the essence of estate sales like these, which shine… more»
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Mustang Dry Run: 1963 ½ Ford Falcon Futura Sprint
In many circles, the Falcon Futura Sprint is considered the forerunner to the Ford Mustang. A V8 engine became available in the Falcon for the first-time mid-year and is considered a 1963 ½ model. Like the so-called 1964 ½… more»
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302 V8 Project: 1969 Ford Mustang
Ford gave the Mustang its most extensive styling update in 1969 though it rode on the same platform that began the pony car fury in 1964. Changes to the fastback body style would be the most dramatic, creating an… more»
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Two Bikes and Free Trailer: Honda 90 and Kawasaki 250
Everyone loves getting something for free. Free is nice, but what if I were to tell you that the core of the deal is even sweeter. Take a look at this vintage motorcycle and trailer combination for sale on… more»
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This 1954 Jaguar XK 120 SE Needs to be Finished!
So near and yet so far. The owner says this 1954 Jaguar XK 120 SE (for Special Equipment) Roadster, here on craigslist in Aberdeen, Washington, is “basically ready for reassembly.” But there are still many major parts shown in… more»
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Rare Limo Edition: 1957 Cadillac Seventy-Five
I’ve got Cadillacs on my mind, late last week this fantastic 1962 Sixty-Two convertible surfaced and today, it’s a 1957 Fleetwood Seventy-Five Limousine – the one that doesn’t make an appearance very often. The seller mentions that this is… more»
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Northern California Barn Find: 1970 Datsun Fairlady
This 1970 Datsun Fairlady 1600 roadster has been slumbering in perhaps one of the best places to find a long-forgotten sports car, northern California. I can’t think of a better environment to leave a car in storage for decades… more»
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Stored 42 Years: 1970 Plymouth GTX
The GTX was the luxury counterpart of the successful budget Plymouth Road Runner. It was only produced for five years after which it was rolled up as a RR option. Standard equipment was a 440 cubic inch V8 with… more»
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Ford’s Nomad: 1958 Ford Del Rio Ranch Wagon
The Del Rio was Ford’s second attempt at emulating Chevrolet’s unique Nomad sport wagon in the late 1950s. Like the Parklane of 1956, the 1957-58 Del Rio used a standard 2-door Ford wagon body with none of the special… more»
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Rolled Over Roller: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Most 1950s automobiles are in short supply these days, though that may not be the case with the “Tri-Five” Chevies of 1955-57. With more than 4.5 million of them built, the population was plentiful. That would make you wonder… more»
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Farm Find: 1968 Dodge D-100
The D/W series of Dodge trucks were a popular alternative to Ford and Chevrolet, Built between 1961 and 1993, they were one of the longest-running designs in the industry although the sheet metal would change from time to time…. more»
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Last Registered in ’81: 1975 Cadillac Eldorado
How many old Cadillacs do you suppose are hiding out in barns all over the country right now? Or, perhaps, residing in forgotten garages; casino parking lots; old storage facilities; fill in the blank. While we sometimes lament that… more»
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Barn Find Coupe: 1973 Chevrolet Impala
This 1973 Chevrolet Impala Coupe has been off the road since the 1980s and taking a look at it in this listing photo, I almost don’t want to move it from this cozy barn full of books. The seller… more»
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Barn Find Roadsters: Pair of Mazda Miatas Unearthed!
I often wonder what the reaction was like in the 70s or 80s when a car we now found incredibly desirable was unearthed. For instance, what about finding an old Lotus Elan in the garage in 1978 – would… more»
