When it comes to forgotten race cars, the desirability depends on where you fall on the attraction to a stripped-down version of a classic model. There’s always history attached to race cars, but most of the time, it’s local… more»
Barn Finds
SS 396 Clone Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
From all indications, this 1969 Chevy was an ordinary Camaro when it left the factory. But the seller’s more recent plan for the car was to create a Super Sport or SS 396 clone. Some of that work has… more»
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1969 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” Project
By 1969, Pontiac’s muscle car, the GTO, was in its sixth year of production. Looking to generate even further interest in the machine, Pontiac introduced “The Judge” option, taking marketing advantage of the skit with Sammy Davis, Jr. on… more»
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Cheap Barn Find: 1985 Plymouth Gran Fury
Looking appropriately dusty for a car that has been stored for an unknown number of years, this 1985 Plymouth Gran Fury looks like a jewel in the rough. The seller has it posted here on craigslist in Ripon, Wisconsin… more»
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Field Find Project: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
The Mustang was a sales bonanza from the moment it debuted in the Spring of 1964. These early cars are sometimes referred to as 1964 ½ models, but everything built through the Summer of 1965 was all titled as… more»
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Wide-Track Project: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
For most of the second half of the 20th Century, the Pontiac Bonneville had a commanding presence amongst Detroit iron. They were big, bold, luxurious, and powerful cars that helped Pontiac claim third place in sales in the 1960s…. more»
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Kansas Barn Find: 1939 Plymouth
The Plymouth brand was developed by Chrysler in 1928 to represent them in the “low-priced” market dominated at the time by Chevrolet and Ford. The timing was fortuitous as the presence of Plymouth helped Chrysler survive the Great Depression… more»
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Muscle Car Project: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
As the muscle car movement was changing in the early 1970s, so was the Chevelle Super Sport. Rather than a 396 or 454 being the typical engine under the hood by 1971, you could get any optional V8 and… more»
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Cheap 1976 GMC Jimmy Casa Grande
Another day, another derelict Chevrolet or GMC pickup with a camper attachment. Despite being fairly limited in production numbers, enough people seemed to have bought these interesting GMC Casa Grande / Chevrolet Blazer Chalet conversions when new, as we’ve… more»
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Stored Since ’69: 1934 Ford Model 40 Deluxe Coupe
Hidden away in this garage is a classic that has led a sheltered life. It is a 1934 Ford Model 40 Deluxe Coupe that has spent the past five decades in storage. It is remarkably well preserved, and its… more»
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Numbers Matching 1971 Porsche 911T
The one thing that’s not in doubt is that this is a desirable car. It’s a 1971 Porsche 911T with its original engine, #6115746. It’s mostly complete, though the front bumper and some trim are missing. It was a… more»
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Just 360 Miles! 2005 Ford Mustang GT
The fifth generation of the venerable Ford Mustang began in 2005 and had a retro look as a nod to the original from 40 years earlier. The GT was a potent model and accounted for nearly 30% of production… more»
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Hand-Built! 1964 Volkswagen Sports Car
This likely is a one-of-a-kind kit-type car, built in the 1960s on a VW chassis. It’s been in storage for more than four decades and is not in running condition. The steel body is custom-made so if you had… more»
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348/Turboglide! 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air
Talk about getting kicked to the curb, Chevrolet’s top drawer model, the Bel Air, ruling supreme since 1950, found itself in the backseat when the all-new 1958 redesign was introduced. Having been “kinged” by the all-new Impala, the Bel… more»
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Real Deal W-30! 1972 Oldsmobile 442
UPDATE – When we last featured this Oldsmobile, it was listed on craigslist in New York City with a $28,500 asking price. The new owner transported it down to Hollywood, Florida, and have now listed it here on eBay… more»
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Barn Find Targa: 1987 Jaguar XJ-SC V12
The Jaguar XJ-SC is one of those automotive curiosities that I would love to add to a collection if I had dollars to burn. It’s such an interesting car, with an overly-complex roof system that was seemingly concocted to… more»
