Many high-performance models from the 1960s evolved into “softer” vehicles as the 1970s unrolled before them. Jaguar’s E-Type was no exception. Early vehicles were genuine sports cars that offered class-leading performance. However, ongoing development made them more akin to… more»
Project Cars
Oct 19, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Cheap 1978 AMC Pacer D/L Wagon
The AMC Pacer was one of those quirky cars that you either liked or not – there doesn’t seem to be much middle ground. In production from 1975 to 1980, the Pacer was unorthodox in appearance and that may… more»
Oct 19, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Three Lancia Beta Coupes For $1,200
It’s rare to see even one Lancia Beta coupe, but this vendor in Gardendale, Texas has put three of them for sale as a package on Craigslist. The “bundle deal” is a mere $1,200, and you’d be nuts to… more»
Oct 19, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
1971 Plymouth Road Runner 4-Speed Project
So, what do we have here, a valuable second-gen 1971 Plymouth Road Runner project, or…more Mopar mania? No doubt, this one’s genuine, but it’s a project – there is apparent rust and the matching number engine is missing some… more»
Oct 19, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
No Reserve: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am 455/4-Speed
Pontiac became the effective performance arm of the General Motors empire when it released the original GTO, and it actively pursued that role almost until the day GM closed its doors. When other marques were coping with tightening emission… more»
Oct 19, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
One-Year Styling: 1961 Oldsmobile 98
For most of the second half of the 20th Century, the 98 (also spelled Ninety Eight and Ninety-Eight) was Oldsmobile’s top-of-the-line car. If you wanted more luxury or creature comforts, you’d have to go for a Cadillac. The name… more»
Oct 19, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Garage Find: 1965 AC Cobra Kit Car
The Shelby Cobra kit car has to be, by capita, one of the most frequently discovered models in unfinished form. You know how the boom and bust cycles always lead to some new construction homes remaining unfinished for years… more»
Oct 19, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
1969 Dodge Coronet R/T 440 Project
Dodge offered two B-bodied cars in 1969 with the R/T (Road/Track) set-up, the Charger R/T, and the Coronet R/T. Both came with a Magnum 440 cubic inch V8 as standard equipment. The Charger was more stylish than the similar… more»
Oct 19, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Should I Adopt This Pair of Berkeleys?
I am appealing to the Barn Finds community to help me decide whether I should bid on this pair of Berkeleys. I am knee-deep into a multi-year restoration of an S328. Parts are slightly rarer than hen’s teeth. Yet… more»
Oct 18, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
390 Horsepower: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427 4-Speed
Representing a classic as something it isn’t is the ideal way to leave a trail of disgruntled buyers and develop a bad reputation. This 1969 Corvette’s owner doesn’t suffer from those issues because they provide plenty of photos and… more»
Oct 18, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Desert Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Project
Even though this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air only started out with two shades of paint colors originally, Regal Turquoise and India Ivory, throughout the decades it’s gained others so if you dig patina this one might make a fun… more»
Oct 18, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Last Driven in ’85: 1976 BMW 2002
One of the most beguiling aspects of a garage find car is the fact that a special vehicle could remain hidden away for many years, protected from the elements and prying eyes, only to emerge years later looking almost… more»
Oct 17, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Muscle Truck: 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396
Once the El Camino shifted to the mid-size Chevelle platform in 1964, it could be equipped like most any other Chevelle. That includes the SS 396 which was an option on the El Camino in 1969. The seller’s car… more»
Oct 17, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
True Barn Find: 1972 Plymouth Barracuda
The Plymouth Barracuda hit the market 17 days before the Ford Mustang, but the latter got all the attention. That was in 1964 and it wouldn’t be until 1970 before the Barracuda would shed its Valiant heritage and get… more»
Oct 17, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Needs Finished: 1974 Plymouth Duster 360
The sporty-looking Plymouth Duster went virtually unchanged in 1974, yet overall sales increased by 6% as buyers were moving toward more fuel-efficient automobiles. However, the performance version of the car, the Duster 360, took a big hit, dropping from… more»
Oct 17, 2023 • For Sale • 53 Comments
Kurt Russell Movie Car: 1969 Dodge Charger
Movies often help great demand for production automobiles. Examples include the Dodge Charger in the Steve McQueen flick, Bullitt, and another is the Pontiac Trans Am from Burt Reynolds’ Smokey and the Bandit. But how about the 1969 Dodge… more»
