It’s hard to go wrong with a short bed-anything these days, as vintage pickups continue to take off in price. Whether it’s a Ford, Chevy, or GMC, a pickup with short hindquarters is the one to buy. This 1969… more»
Driver Quality Cars
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German Jeep: 1963 DKW Munga
This 1963 DKW Auto Union Munga Jeep is a rare sight anywhere, but particularly in the United States. Built with a similar philosophy to the WWII-era Jeep and Ford GPW, it’s an extremely capable vehicle for when the going… more»
Final Year Rocco: Jeff’s 1988 VW Scirocco 16 Valve
This eBay auction is for one of our own cars, a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco belonging to me, Barn Finds editor Jeff Lavery. I’ve always wanted to own an MK2 Volkswagen, particularly one with the DOHC, 16-valve powerplant. Of course,… more»
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Dog Dish Sleeper! 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air 396
These days, the body color steel wheels and low-buck “dog dish” hub caps often accompany a giant tire-roasting engine, but no one would have wanted to cruise the town in this plain-looking Chevy it its day. The Bel Air… more»
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Older Restoration: 1962 Mercury Comet
Most folks don’t know or remember that the Comet was original planned to be an Edsel product. That idea went out the window when Edsel folded, so the already-committed Comet was sold at Mercury dealers in 1960-61 without any… more»
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327/4 Speed: 1967 Chevrolet C20 Pickup
I know that we have many readers seeking an affordable project that they can tackle in a home workshop. If the vehicle in question also runs and drives, that is seen as a bonus. If you are one of… more»
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Stored 40 Years: 1963 Pontiac Catalina
The early ‘60s Pontiacs are known for widening the front and rear tracks to push the wheels further apart from each other. Thus, the term “Wide Track” was capitalized on for years by Pontiac’s marketing folks. The Catalina was… more»
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429 Powered: 1972 Ford LTD Convertible
This 1972 Ford LTD Convertible has so many positive attributes that it is difficult to know where to start. It is a one-owner classic that appears to be well preserved. Summer is just around the corner, so it offers… more»
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1967 Chevrolet Camaro Yenko Super Camaro
If you aren’t familiar with Don Yenko, he was a race car driver turned car dealer whose Pennsylvania dealership modified new Chevrolets into performance machines. In 1967 (the first year of the Camaro) Chevrolet began their COPO program. Customers… more»
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Chop Top? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
Let’s say you’re a casual old car lover, and the primary reason you’d want a ‘50s cruiser is to take leisurely Sunday drives. Not for you the car-show circuit and the judges looking at the stampings on the battery… more»
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Running Project: 1970 AMC Javelin SST
American Motors got into the pony car game about the same time as General Motors. The Javelin (when flanked by the 2-seat GT version called the AMX) sold well enough by AMC standards. The car would see two generations… more»
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Rare Feature Edition: 1993 Ford Mustang Convertible
One of the lesser-known examples of collectible Fox-body Mustang is what’s called the “Feature” cars, a limited run of models with monochromatic paint schemes that consisted of two batches of cars: Vibrant White and Canary Yellow. There are some… more»
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Final Year Example: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
Some people get caught up in the first and last years of certain models as if there’s an extra dose of collectability attached to it. This 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is one such example, as ’82 marked the end of… more»
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Real Deal: 1968 Oldsmobile 442
It’s the age-old and vexing question that many an enthusiast has faced over the years when confronted with a car like this 1968 Oldsmobile 442. Do you restore it to its former glory, or do you retain it as… more»
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Original Paint! 1928 Ford Model A
When the owner of this 1928 Ford Model A purchased the vehicle, he intended to treat it to a full restoration. However, he has come to appreciate that it is original, right down to the paint. Therefore, he has… more»
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Triple Weber Conversion: 1971 Datsun 240Z
While we tend to swoon over bone-stock survivors on this page, there’s a lot to be said for driver-quality cars upgraded with some sensible enhancements that don’t distort the original spirit of the car. This 1971 Datsun 240Z is… more»
