Peering out of this barn is one of the most iconic cars to roll off an American production line in the 1950s. It is a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, and it is also a project that has been sitting… more»
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Weather-Worn Woodie: 1950 Ford Station Wagon
While a restored station wagon with wood body panels can be a thing of beauty, they weren’t terribly profitable for the car companies that offered them. They were expensive to build and required a lot of hand-assembly. Ford stuck… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1966 Ford Mustang A-Code
With only two prior owners, this Mustang is close to being road-ready again after years of storage. It’s a numbers-matching car, including the A-Code 289 4-barrel V8 that runs good with some unfinished business. We’re told the body is… more»
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Shorty Project: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
The Chevy Impala would hit record sales in 1965, accounting for more than 800,000 of the company’s full-sized automobiles. And the Super Sport played a big role in that as either a 2-door hardtop or convertible. However, there were… more»
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C1 Suvivor: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
Based on a well-received concept vehicle, the Chevy Corvette debuted for 1953 and would remain largely unchanged for its first three years except for a V8 becoming available in 1955. Only 300 copies would be built for the first… more»
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Pair of Projects: 1973 Datsun 240Z
While Nissan had been trying to get a foothold into the U.S. as early as the late 1950s, it was the 240Z sports car that helped them cross the hurdle. Introduced in the U.S. for 1970, sales of the… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
When you see a classic like this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro sitting up to its floors in leaf litter, that is usually not a great sign. When the area has a general appearance that suggests that it has been pretty… more»
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Well Optioned Mopar: 1970 Plymouth Cuda 440-6
When it comes to old Mopars (or any muscle car, really), the options list can make all the difference when assigning value. Throw into it rare features like colors and upgrades and the price can climb even further. This… more»
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One Year Wonder: 1956 Studebaker Power Hawk
Studebaker built a series of “family sports cars” between 1956-64 that carried some form of the name Hawk. This involved no less than eight models which were offered as 2-door, 4-seat coupes, with or without door posts. The Power… more»
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Container Find: 1953 Singer 4AD
Right off the bat, the listing for this Singer is a bit confusing. It is listed as a 1943 Model C but the VIN states it as a model AD which was produced between 1951 and 1955. That being… more»
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Shed Find: 1972 Oldsmobile 88 Royale Convertible
Nearly 50 years ago, this car could have been your father’s Oldsmobile: the 1972 Delta 88 Royale convertible. It was big and beautiful and moderately equipped as to not take anything away from the luxurious 98 Series. This edition… more»
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Early Imports: Pair of 1972 Honda Z600s
Until the early 1970s, Honda was known in the U.S. for their motorcycles. 2-wheel riding became more and more popular, helped by advertising campaigns like “You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda.” They started dipping their toes in… more»
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Rare 10th Anniversary Model: 1980 Datsun 280ZX
This 1980 Datsun 280ZX is one of a very small batch of 10th Anniversary Models not painted in the more widely seen black and gold editions, making it one of 500 sporting a red and black color combo. This… more»
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15 Years in the Barn: 1987 Jaguar XJS Convertible
It’s a shame the Jaguar XJS has such a lousy reputation for reliability. To me, this is one of the more attractive models they made, especially in recent memory, and you could even get it equipped with a V12…. more»
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Driving Barn Find: 1983 AMC Spirit GT
When it comes to AMCs, most of us know by now the Spirit hatchback was the benefactor of performance packages designed to improve the looks and handling abilities of the standard model. The AMX trim gets all the glory… more»
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Rat Rod or Restore? 1931 Ford Model AA
It’s hard to imagine a car with more body styles than a Ford Model A! Sure, the “T” would give it a run for its money but in the last year and a half, I have uncovered more variations… more»
