The Chevy II (later just called Nova) debuted in 1962 as a more conventional compact compared to the Corvair from two years earlier. It would remain a staple in the Chevrolet line-up (as a rear-wheel-drive car) through 1979. The… more»
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Worth Saving? 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
There are times in life when we can feel that we’ve bitten off more than we can chew. That leaves us to face a choice. Do we chew harder or turn around and walk away? That is the question… more»
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Mid-Engined 2+2: 1974 Maserati Merak
If you ever felt truly compelled to explore the limits of what can be called back seats, I present Maserati’s entry into the world of 2+2 coupes: the Merak. This 1974 example is located in Huntsville, Alabama, and is… more»
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Parked For 30 Years: 1975 Ford F100 Ranger XLT
With the growing popularity of classic pickups, solid examples will command plenty of attention when they emerge from hiding. That appears to be the case with this 1975 Ford F100 Ranger XLT. The owner found the Ranger languishing in… more»
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Cheap Project: 1976 Pontiac Ventura
There are few things more rewarding than tackling a first hands-on project build, but the process also comes with its own potential stresses. If the builder is unsure of their skill levels, the thought of taking to a desirable… more»
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Hidden for 30 Years: 1978 Ford Bronco
Bidding has taken off for this 1978 Ford Bronco after hovering below $10,000 for a few days. It’s impressive, too, considering the truck hasn’t run in 30 years and we never get a single picture of it not sitting… more»
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Low-Mile Barn Find: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
I have a couple of motorcycles that haven’t been started in 36 years but I don’t have any cars that haven’t been started in more than a couple of months. This 1972 Chevrolet Nova hasn’t been started in a… more»
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1972 Honda Z600 And 1981 Fiat X1/9 Barn Finds
It doesn’t take a huge barn, storage space, or garage to hide a ten-foot-long car which is how some of us “collectors” (or, hoarders) get overwhelmed with having too many vehicles squirreled away. This 1972 Honda Z600 has been… more»
Mini 4X4: 1972 Suzuki LJ20
The LJ20 was a mini version of Jeep’s CJ2A and was not commonly seen in the U.S. as the company was focused on getting Americans to ride their motorcycles in 1972. While the metalwork on this “Jeep” looks good,… more»
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True Barn Find: 1946-48 Chevrolet Fleetmaster
The Fleetmaster was the top trim level of Chevrolet’s first post-war cars. They would be pre-war carryovers until newly redesigned models became available in 1949. The seller refers to this forgotten Fleetmaster as a 1952 edition, but he’s optimistic… more»
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12-Second 383 V8! 1967 Dodge Dart
Chrysler redesigned its compacts – the Plymouth Valiant and Dodge Dart – in 1967. Those changes would prove popular and carry the cars through the end of their runs in 1976. We’re told this ’67 Dart was a well-kept… more»
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Parked in ’76! 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
Brown and tan as the backdrop of its Litchfield, Connecticut home, this 1961 Chevrolet Corvette seeks a new owner to put it on the road for the first time since 1976. Evidence suggests it was originally red with a… more»
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Last of the Line: 1958 Packard Sedan
The 1958 model year would be the last for the storied Packard brand. Having merged with Studebaker in 1954 in the hopes that both brands could continue to be relevant, that turned out not to be practical. The 1957-58… more»
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Non-Running Convertible: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet’s 1955-57 automobiles would become known as the “Tri-Fives.” Production numbers for the three years exceeded 4.5 million cars, including the seller’s 1955 Bel Air convertible. This automobile is described as a “barn find” and we’re told it’s in… more»
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No Reserve: 1984 Buick Grand National
The list of cars carrying badges derived from motorsport is as long as your arm and probably mine as well. Some of these cars share no discernable link with the event or category in question, but that isn’t the… more»
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Venezuelan-Built: 1968 Ford Mustang Project
It’s not uncommon to run across a first-generation Ford Mustang buried and forgotten inside a garage or barn. But it’s rare when the seller says it was built in Venezuela and the door tag seems to confirm that. This… more»
