The Amphicar was an odd duck (if you’ll pardon the pun), being part car and part boat. It was designed as an amphibious vehicle capable of 70 mph on land and 7 knots in the water. Production ran in… more»
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Carport Survivor: 1971 Dodge Super Bee
The Super Bee was Dodge’s equivalent of the Plymouth Road Runner, a budget-minded muscle car. For its first three years (1968-70), the Super Bee was based on the Coronet. For its final outing in 1971, the Dodge Charger was… more»
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Field Find Roller: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
Dodge was the last U.S. auto manufacturer to get into the “pony car” field. The Challenger arrived in 1970, and the dealer network found buyers for 77,000 units. The R/T (Road/Track) model was 25% of the headcount, with a… more»
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SS Clone Project: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
This 1971 Chevy Chevelle project was on its way to becoming an SS 454 clone. But an engine and transmission have yet to be sourced, so they will have to be added to the buyer’s to-do list. Chevelle SS… more»
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Never Restored! 1934 Bugatti Type 57 Ventoux
After being lost or at least ignored since the 1960s, this 1934 Bugatti Type 57 Ventoux comes to market for the first time since 2008, presented here by Gooding Christies for the 2025 Pebble Beach auctions August 15 –… more»
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Stored for Decades: 1965 Buick Riviera 425 Nailhead
Few cars embody Buick’s blend of elegance and muscle quite like the first-generation Riviera, and the 1965 model is widely considered the high point of the series. This particular example, finished in an uncommon shade of green and powered… more»
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Low Budget Barn Find! 1976 Chrysler Cordoba
Chrysler’s Cordoba boasted the long hood and short trunk of a pony car in Clydesdale dimensions, a personal luxury car with class. This 1976 Chrysler Cordoba in Columbus, Ohio comes to market as a “complete” barn find that cranks… more»
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Stored 25 Years: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet built a lot of good-looking automobiles in the 1960s. And they were also some of the industry’s bestsellers. The 1962 Chevy Impala Sport Coupe tops my personal list, an evolution of the styling of the ‘61s, which had… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible
I think it’s safe to say that the Edsel has gotten its revenge for all those years of jokes; after all, I can guarantee that at least a handful of Barn Finds readers are calculating costs and planning garage sales… more»
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Bucket Seat Project: 1962 Ford Falcon Futura
Ford joined Chevrolet and others in the “new” compact car market in 1960. Their product was thoroughly routine in its engineering (in contrast to the air-cooled Chevy Corvair). In the beginning, the Falcon was a pure econobox, but the… more»
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2 for 1 Projects: Pair of Chevrolet Nova Drop-Tops
When Chevrolet introduced the Chevy II/Nova in 1962, it was everything the Corvair wasn’t. It was a conventional compact with the water-cooled engine sitting up front. It was more like the Ford Falcon, and the two vehicles would dominate… more»
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Resto Rod Starter Kit: 1941 Chevy Special Deluxe Coupe
If you’re looking for an old-school project car with solid bones and a treasure trove of parts included, this 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe 2-door coupe might be the ticket. Listed here on craigslist in Oklahoma City, this prewar Chevy… more»
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BF Auction: 1958 Cadillac Extended Trunk Sedan
Cadillac has built some impressive cars over the years, but one of its most iconic designs was the 1957 and ’58 Series 62. It was an incredible blend of curves, chrome, and luxury. If you wanted a big American… more»
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It Waits and Waits: 1957 Chevrolet 210 327 V8
One of the best-selling 1957 Chevrolet models/body styles was the Bel Air Sport Coupe. However, you could also get the Sport Coupe in 210 garb, which meant less trim but the same good looks. It was less popular than… more»
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Stored 35 Years: 1966 Ford Mustang Ragtop
The 1966 Ford Mustang has a place in my heart because I had one during my high school and college years. Mine was a coupe, but it had the same 200 cubic-inch 6-banger this one has, and it was… more»
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2 for 1 Projects: Pair of Batmobile Replicas
If you’re reading this review, you are no doubt a fan of Batman. And the fascination could have started with the early comic books, the 1966-68 TV show, or the series of big-screen movies that began in the 1980s…. more»
