The First Generation GTO appeared on the market in 1964, and while other models claim the title of the original muscle car, most enthusiasts place that crown on the GTO’s head. It remained in production until 1974 before disappearing… more»
Barn Finds
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Barn Find Story: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
This 1971 Chevy Camaro Z28 is one of only 4,862 made – yet spent a couple of decades in a barn that had been converted from a pig pen. It may have been saved around 2015 and cleaned up… more»
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Parts or Project: 1952 Crosley Wagon
We’ve written repeatedly about Powel Crosley, one of the more illustrious industrial inventors that the world has seen. This time we’ll skip directly to the car at hand since it needs significant help finding a new home and Mr…. more»
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Bidding Starts At $1: Abandoned 1990 Cadillac Seville
For a vehicle to end up being left and just completely abandoned at a storage facility makes me think that its owner must see little to no value in it, but I guess there are some other circumstances that… more»
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Rambling On My Mind: 1963 Rambler Cross Country
A lost profile stuck in my mind but it was instantly recognizable the second that I spied this 1963 Rambler Classic station wagon. Nowhere near as commonplace as say, a ’63 Ford Country Squire or Chevrolet Impala, the concave… more»
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Great Interior, So-So Body: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix
Big. Gold. Handsome. That’s this 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix two-door, available here on craigslist for an asking price of $5000. If you want to check it out, or go with cash in hand and make it yours, you’ll need… more»
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Coolest Uber in Town: 1973 Checker Marathon Wagon
I went to New York City around 1980 on a business trip with my dad. At the time, Checker Marathon taxicabs were everywhere. To me, they looked like 1950s cars. My dad explained their ubiquity by saying, “The fenders… more»
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No Reserve Garage Find: 1989 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
For those wondering whether there are still fabulous finds lurking in barns and shed, I give you this 1989 Chevrolet K5 Blazer. It has spent its life in dry climates but has hibernated since the mid-1990s. The overall condition… more»
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BF Auction: 1969 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
This Jaguar E-Type is the last of three that we are selling for the owner. He inherited all three cars from his father and they are all projects. This one is a 2+2 and although it’s a little rusty,… more»
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Trailer Needed: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Tri-five Chevrolets have been consistent performers in the classic market for decades, and pristine examples often attract eye-watering prices. However, there are also cars at the other end of the spectrum demanding attention, and this 1956 Bel Air is… more»
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Extra Parts Included: 1972 AMC Javelin SST
I’ve long admired AMC because it was a company that seemed to achieve some great things on a shoestring budget. Admittedly, it produced a few horror stories along the way, but the 1972 Javelin SST wasn’t one of them…. more»
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Incredibly Original Barn Find: 1956 Jaguar XK140MC
Jaguar took a nine-year leave of absence from the sports car market, beginning in 1939 when manufacturing of the SS 100 wrapped up. The company reemerged in that field after the war was over with the introduction of its… more»
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1965 AMC Ambassador 990H: Which Is Which?
Look carefully before you leap. That’s the lesson this 1965 AMC Ambassador 990H seems to offer. We got this tip from Pat L, and if you want the car, seen here on craigslist, you’ll have to come up with… more»
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Restore, Restomod, or Preserve? 1948 Mercury M68 Pickup
Classic pickups make excellent candidates for project builds for several reasons. Their manufacturers generally designed them for ease of maintenance and repair, meaning dismantling and reassembling a vehicle like this 1948 Mercury M68 should be straightforward. Restored to a… more»
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Garage Kept and 58K Miles: 1975 Ford F-250 Ranger
Ever pass by a garage and wonder what is in it? Most garages are probably packed to the rafters with stuff that wouldn’t sell at your aunt’s garage sale and various other things that are too nice to throw… more»
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BF Auction: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 454!
I don’t know of an enthusiast who doesn’t dream of the day they wander into a barn or shed to discover automotive gold. That has been the case with this 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. Below that layer of dust… more»
