The Plymouth Barracuda started out being a derivative of the Valiant compact in 1964. It actually beat the Mustang to market by 17 days, but the Ford product got most of the attention. By the second generation in 1967,… more»
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Parked For 15 Years: 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint Convertible
The 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint Convertible was a relatively rare car when it was new, so it is incredible to find a solid one that has been languishing in a shed for more than 15-years. Barn Finder Larry D… more»
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Parts Car? 1962 Fiat Pininfarina Cabriolet
There are few sights sadder than a classic Italian sports car that has developed significant rust problems. That has been the fate of this 1962 Fiat Pininfarina Cabriolet, and the owner is very candid about its condition. He would… more»
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350/4 Speed: 1971 Chevrolet C20 Pickup
Bidding history can be a clear indicator of a classic vehicle’s desirability, and the history on this 1971 Chevrolet C20 Pickup says that it is one that a few people would like to own. It has already received an… more»
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Same Owner For 40 Years: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
The F-85 – first a compact and then later an intermediate – was the foundation for the highly-successful Oldsmobile Cutlass line. Besides the differences in trim levels, the 2-door Cutlass models in the early 1970s could be differentiated by… more»
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Trans Am Project: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
The AAR ‘Cuda was Plymouth’s entry into SCCA Trans Am racing for 1970. The sanctioning body required that participating manufacturers build at least 2,500 street versions of the cars used on the track. Plymouth accomplished this feat by assembling… more»
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Affordable Project: 1950 Chevrolet 3800 Pickup
Time has not been kind to this 1950 Chevrolet 3800 Pickup. Still, with the ongoing popularity and desirability of these classics, it is a vehicle that will almost certainly serve as the basis for someone’s project. The big question… more»
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Solid Starter: 1967 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
I can’t think of many more enjoyable experiences than partaking in some top-down cruising on a warm summer day. That is the opportunity that this 1967 Pontiac LeMans Convertible would seem to be offering its buyer. It will need… more»
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Bargain Classic: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Sedan
If you’re in the market for a classic automobile project for under $1000, you know how slim the pickins can be – especially nowadays with YouTube people snapping them up left and right. Well, here’s your chance to get… more»
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Z-Code Project: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
The Ford Galaxie was created in the late 1950s to compete with Chevy’s Impala. By 1962, all full-size Fords wore the Galaxie badge, with “500” and “500/XL” denoting the higher series. Some say this was to tie into the… more»
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40 Years In Storage: 1955 Ford Country Squire
Fresh(?) out of 40 years of storage is this 1955 Ford Country Squire station wagon. It oozes originality and is pretty representative of Ford’s top drawer 1955 station wagon offering. It’s faded but solid so let’s check it out…. more»
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Ran When Parked: 1968 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
At first glance, it’s hard to tell a ‘68 Mustang from a ‘67 except for the side reflector lights mandated by Uncle Sam. Thanks to a 60-day strike in late 1967 and a saturated market due to newer competition,… more»
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Exotic Shed Find: 1974 De Tomaso Pantera
De Tomaso Automobili was founded by Argentinian Alejandro De Tomaso in Italy. From 1971-92, they built the exotic Pantera, a mid-engine sports car that was also sold at Lincoln-Mercury dealers in the U.S. in the early-to-mid 1970s. The Cleveland… more»
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34k Miles Captive Import: 1971 Mercury Capri
By 1970-71, all the domestic automakers offered some version of a sub-compact car. Ford had the Pinto, Chevy had the Vega, and AMC lopped off part of the Hornet to come up with the Gremlin. Mercury went a different… more»
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4X4 Project: 1983 AMC Eagle SX/4
You have to hand it to American Motors. They were always willing to take a chance on doing some different in hopes of it catching on. In the late 1970s, they took the aging Concord (aka Hornet) and added… more»
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Flip House Find: 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Though I’ve never been close to becoming a house flipper, it’s immensely appealing – especially given the treasures that might be found in the garage. A tired Karmann Ghia may not be the treasure most of us hope for,… more»
