The 1974 Plymouth Road Runner may not be as desirable as some of the earlier models, but the cartoon car continued to hold on despite just about everything it stood for going south in the automotive market. By this… more»
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Ready for Finishing: 1983 Ford EXP
Here’s a niche-y corner of the collector car world: Ford’s Escort-based “sport” coupe, called the EXP, or if you were a Mercury fan, the LN7. The EXP was an effort by Ford to downsize in the wake of fuel… more»
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Fresh 429 V8 Project: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The Mach 1 was introduced by Ford in 1969 to add some sizzle to the Mustang “pony car”. Its sales had been declining since 1966 due to increased competition and a market that was quickly becoming saturated. This 1973… more»
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Dry Stored 24 Years: 1954 MG TF Roadster
We’ve seen a recent influx of classic British sports cars at Barn Finds, with some showing greater promise than others. This 1954 MG TF is one of the better examples of a project candidate. It has been dry-stored since… more»
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1 of 220 Sunroof Coupe! 1972 Hurst Oldsmobile
Despite this plain white specimen’s low-key appearance, nobody bought a Hurst/Olds as a sleeper. These white and gold beauties flaunted their performance intentions for all to see. If it checks out, this 1972 Hurst Oldsmobile in Medina, Ohio stands… more»
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Fire Victim: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Shortly after Chevrolet introduced the Camaro in 1967, the Z28 was created to compete in the Sports Car Club of America’s Trans Am Series. As such, its engine was limited (at the time) to 302 cubic inches and that… more»
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Barn Resident: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
Thinking about the SL class of Mercedes-Benz is a “forest versus trees” exercise. The roots of the entire series began in 1954 with the spectacular Gullwing coupe. The 190 was next – thanks to Max Hoffman’s vision; then the… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1959 Renault Dauphine
UPDATE – The seller let us know that the year is incorrect, so we’ve corrected the year. Additional photos have also been added to the gallery. This 1959 Renault Dauphine demonstrates why we should never judge a book by… more»
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Package Deal: 1956 And 1957 Citroen 11n
Many would-be restorers are adept at assembling all the parts needed to complete a restoration, but that by no means ensures the project will be completed. That’s the unfortunate story with this 1956 Citroen Traction Avant model 11N here on Craigslist… more»
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Backyard Project? 1986 Toyota Van/Camino
Huh? That would be one legitimately elicited response to this 1986 Toyota Frakentractor. The famous bluesman Muddy Waters wrote a song many years ago called, “The Blues Had A Baby And They Named It Rock And Roll” (Hard Again,… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The 1966 Chevrolet Corvette was mostly a carryover from the previous model in terms of outward appearance, with the more significant change being under the hood, as big block buyers now got 427 cubic inches instead of the previous… more»
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Perfect Project: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
The second generation Trans Am was built from 1970 to 1981. This 1980 Trans Am is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and is definitely a project that has been sitting a while. The seller is asking $6,500 and has… more»
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Stored 49 Years: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Type 1 (aka Beetle) was conceived while war was developing in Europe in the 1930s. “The People’s Car” as it was called got into full production after World War II and would eventually go on to sell… more»
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BF Auction: 1968 Fiat 850 Spider
“Frugal fun wrapped in beautiful Italian styling” is how the Lane Museum describes the Fiat 850 Spider and that description seems to fit pretty well. Entering the market in 1965, a year after the introduction of the 850 models,… more»
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BF Auction: No Reseve 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
UPDATE: A video of the engine starting and running has been added. UPDATE: The seller has provided videos showing a closer look at the underside of the car and water being poured into the cowl. Additional photos have also… more»
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425 V8 Project: 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Cutlass Supreme joined the Oldsmobile lineup in 1966 and would go on to be one of the industry’s best-selling mid-size cars over the next 30 years. It began life as an option on the Olds Cutlass but was… more»
