Ford struck gold on April 17, 1964, when it launched the Mustang, creating a market niche known as the “pony car”. While Plymouth got there 16 days earlier, it seems moot now since the Barracuda stopped production in 1974… more»
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1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Big Block Project
Sometimes it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out the story from the pictures. It’s clear that work on this 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle has stopped mid-refurbishment, with parts and tools left haphazardly around the garage, including what I… more»
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Cheap 1974 Ford Maverick Grabber?!
Ford rolled out its new compact, the Maverick, in the Spring of 1969, exactly five years to the day that the Mustang debuted. While its numbers weren’t quite as large, the Maverick sold well at more than two million… more»
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1968 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Tri-Power Project!
UPDATE 02/02/2022 – If there is an award for persistence, it has to fall to the owner of this original Tri-Power 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. It seems that he has previously fallen foul of a non-paying bidder on his first… more»
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2 For 1 Projects: Pair Of 1981 Pontiac Firebirds
Second-generation Pontiac Firebirds enjoyed a long production run from 1970-81. And, thanks to the publicity generated by the Smokey and the Bandit movies, the Trans Am would be a big seller toward the end of the cycle. Located out… more»
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Stored 25 Years! 1969 Mercury Grand Marquis
Long before Mercury’s Grand Marquis became a variant of the ubiquitous Ford Crown Victoria, a common police car, taxi cab, and retiremobile of the 1990s and 2000s, the Grand Marquis held a more prestigious position just under Ford Motor… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
When an owner offers a classic car for sale, sometimes you only need to look at the bidding history to gain a clear insight into that vehicle’s desirability. That is the case with this 1969 Camaro. It has just… more»
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Hundreds of Muscle Cars in Five Junkyards!
Where do old muscle cars go when they’ve been all used up? At least to these five junkyards scattered across Alabama, Colorado, Michigan, North Carolina, and Texas. If you’re looking for old Mopars, Fords, and other cool cars from… more»
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1970 Plymouth GTX 440 Barn Find
The GTX was Plymouth’s upscale mid-size performance automobile, arriving on the muscle car scene a year before the popular Road Runner. Sales were fewer compared to its more budget-oriented cousin, so the GTX was produced as a standalone model… more»
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Barn Find Drop-Top: 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
Although it was a limited production car in 1961, the Chevy Impala Super Sport went mainstream in 1962 – and Ford followed suit with the XL version of their Galaxie 500. Like the Impala, it was available in hardtop… more»
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1979 Saab 96 With Only 4 Miles From New!
Wow – we’re certainly a fan of low mileage vehicles on this page, but a mere four miles on the clock may take the cake as being one of the lowest ones yet we’ve seen for a car of… more»
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Former Magazine Cover Car: 1953 Buick Skylark Custom
The 1953 Buick Skylark was a rare bird to begin with, with a total of only 1640 units produced for the model year. After nearly 70 years of attrition, nicely restored examples are now selling for over $100k. Owners… more»
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Rare Barn Find: 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Roadster
We often forget given how much of the spotlight is devoted to the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing and Roadster that there were other high-end models in the company’s lineup that are just as exclusive and sought-after today. That includes rare… more»
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VW-based Kit Car Project! 1957 Porsche 356A
Have you ever wanted a vintage Porsche 356 but never had the funds to pull it off? You could consult with a kit manufacturing out of California and build a kit car that comes with Volkswagen power. Or you… more»
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360 V8 and Go Pack! 1969 AMC AMX
American Motors introduced two new cars in 1968: the Javelin, to compete in the “pony car” market, and the AMX, a GT-style automobile whose closest rival was the Chevy Corvette. Underneath, they were much the same car, with 12… more»
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Original Owner Garage Find: 1987 Buick Grand National
This 1987 Buick Grand National is a rare find, not because it’s a true GN but because it’s untouched – it went into the barn years ago and hasn’t been touched since, but it also hasn’t been modified or… more»
