Chevy’s cars were all-new for 1940 and would have a brief run before automobile production in the U.S. was put on hold due to the war effort. The Special Deluxe was the top-of-the-line car with more creature comforts and… more»
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Experimental Parts: 1940s Pontiac Fenders
As automobile production resumed after World War II, steel would prove to be a scarce commodity until things got back to normal. That led companies like General Motors to experiment with other materials. According to the documentation provided by… more»
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Muscle Car Projects: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
One of the most often cloned muscle cars is the 1970 Chevelle SS396 (or 454). One reason is there has been plenty of supply, with more than 300,000 Malibu Sport Coupes built that model year. The seller has not… more»
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392 Hemi V8! 1957 Chrysler 300C
The Chrysler 300 “letter series” cars were high-performance personal luxury automobiles built from 1955-65 as a sub-model of the New Yorker. They were large, stylish, comfortable, and powerful machines, including the 1957 edition (300C) which saw the production of… more»
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Restorable Micro Car: 1956 Eshelman Sport Car
The Eshelman Sport Car was more toy than car, designed for two children to ride around at 15 mph thanks to a Briggs & Stratton engine. These were fun little machines and the number built is said to have… more»
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Original 396: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
This 1966 Impala SS might look tired, but it has some important positive attributes to consider if a project build is on your radar. It appears to be a complete classic whose engine bay still houses its original big-block… more»
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Easy Project? 1972 Datsun 240Z
Noticing the success that the European carmakers were having in the lucrative sports car market, Nissan rolled out the Fairlady Z in 1970. In the U.S., the car would be imported as the Datsun 240Z with the numerical part… more»
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Rust-Free Project: 1971 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
It’s pretty common for Jaguar E-Type project cars to land on our desks here at Barn Finds, and the vehicles in question have often developed some significant rust issues. That makes this 1971 Roadster a breath of fresh air…. more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1951 Hudson Pacemaker
The idea of stepping down into a car is somewhat foreign to vehicle buyers today for the most part, as most people are now driving big 4×4 pickups and SUVs which they have to step up into. It wasn’t… more»
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Anniversary Gold! 1963 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet would celebrate its 50th anniversary in 1963 and – to help honor that occasion – the company produced a series of Impalas with special gold paint. This paint had its own code (927) and was brighter in color… more»
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Project or Parts Car? 1960 Ford Ranch Wagon
Between 1952-74, the Ranch Wagon was Ford’s least expensive station wagon and usually a full-size model. All full-size Fords received futuristic styling for 1961, which even included flat tailfins on the wagons. This edition has an extensive amount of… more»
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1 Of 30 Prototypes: 1971 Chevrolet XM705
By the 1970s, the U.S. Army was looking to replace its aging fleet of Jeeps and Dodge trucks, many of which went dated back to 1950. Chevrolet stepped up with a proposed 1 ¼-ton replacement and built between 30-36… more»
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Rare Drophead: 1953 Daimler DB19 18 Special Sports
The 1953 Daimler DB18 Special Sports Drophead Coupe is a car with a split personality. It possesses all of the attributes of a classic British sports car, but the overall package and trim are in keeping with the luxury… more»
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Wedged in Place for 30 Years! 1981 Triumph TR8
If one car was designed to drive a wedge between English sports cars of the past and those of the future, it had to be the door stop-shaped Triumph TR7, and the V8-powered derivative the TR8. This 1981 Triumph… more»
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312 Dual Quad: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Restoration projects can stall for various reasons, and the time they sit will depend on the owner’s circumstances. The restoration of this 1957 Thunderbird was halted early as the owner spent so much time helping others with their projects…. more»
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Bugeye Beauty: 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite
“So you see, that was where the trouble began. That smile. That damned smile.” This 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite is located in Sequim, Washington, and listed here on Facebook Marketplace for $7,500.
