Some project candidates generate enormous interest when they hit the market. Potential buyers look beyond the car’s many flaws and develop a clear vision of what can be achieved if they throw enough effort and cash into the build…. more»
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Same Family For 62 Years! 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
The ’58 Corvettes were easy to spot compared to the ‘57s, though the same basic body was still in play. The cars had quad headlights for the first time, chrome accents adorned the trunk lid, and a “washboard-style” pattern… more»
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Original Condition: 1966 Chevrolet C10 4-Speed
The last three years of Chevy’s first-generation of the C-Series pickups, 1964-1966, saw more car-like changes to this line of trucks. Things were changing, pickups weren’t just for commercial purposes anymore, they were being 2026’afied with more options and… more»
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Ferrari Wannabe: 1974 Dino 246 GT Spyder Replica
Finding anything with Ferrari Dino 246 GT proportions for under six figures usually means there’s a story—and in this case, it’s very clearly spelled out. Listed here on craigslist in Las Vegas, Nevada, this 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GT… more»
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Cheap And Clean Commuter: 1980 Comuta-Car
If you have a short commute, in nice, warm weather, on two-lane roads at 40 mph or under, this 1980 Comuta-Car could be something to consider. Although with no air-conditioning, airbags, roll-down windows, or ABS, and having four lead-acid… more»
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40 Years of Documentation: 1986 TVR 280i
The Barn Finds readership is a high point in my workday, as they begin to figure out what we like and don’t like when it comes to four-wheeled fascinations. The proliferation of TVRs that end up in my pile… more»
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Barn Find 343 V8: 1968 AMC AMX Project
American Motors beefed up the muscle car side of its business in the late 1960s. The AMX debuted in 1968 as a GT-style performance car with 2-seats. So, its closest competitor may have been the Chevy Corvette. Akin to… more»
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4-Speed Droptop: 1962 Corvair Convertible
If I were selling this very pretty 1962 Corvair convertible with a desirable manual transmission on Craigslist near Seattle, I would go into detail about the complete restoration it has undergone. But this seller is terse, just telling us… more»
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Rare Bucket Seats? 1961 Buick Electra 225
I must admit that this 1961 Buick Electra 225 convertible is not what my mind conjures when I think of an Electra 225. Long, low, wide, and opulent are some of the adjectives that immediately come to mind, but… more»
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Worth Saving? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
In the late 1960s, Ford practically owned the “pony car” market. That is, until a flood of competition arrived in 1967, including from within (the Mercury Cougar). So, Ford ramped up the performance side of the Mustang with all-new… more»
Tee Time: Vintage Harley-Davidson Golf Cart
Once upon a time, Harley-Davidson made all kinds of things. Of course, motorcycles were its mainstay, but the company also manufactured delivery vehicles, an in-town car (Utilicar), mower motors, drone motors, and… golf carts. Listed on eBay is this… more»
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Running Barn Find: 1972 Buick GS 350
The Gran Sport was Buick’s mid-size muscle car beginning in 1965 (though the “GS” moniker would also be applied to other models). The Gran Sport was the most luxurious of the intermediate performance cars to come out of General… more»
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Rare Project Opportunity: 1965 Honda S600
There’s very little out there anymore that one can honestly call a “deal.” There are plenty of absolute roach coaches that should be scrapped immediately, and a similar number of overpriced and over restored specimens. Rarely do we find… more»
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Running 289 V8: 1965 Ford Fairlane
In 1962, Ford reinvented the full-size Fairlane as a new, mid-size automobile. The goal was to fill a market gap between the customers who bought Falcons and those who shopped for Galaxies. The car was a success, and the… more»
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Rare AS-Series Project: 1969 Fiat 124 Sport Spider
Italian sports cars from the late 1960s have a way of pulling at the heartstrings, and this 1969 Fiat 124 Sport Spider checks a lot of the right boxes—especially for someone looking for a proper restoration project with rarity,… more»
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Greenwood Style Widebody: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Not all that long ago, aftermarket fiberglass add-ons and body kits were a popular way to make your ride stand out, and one car that was a frequent recipient of these mods was the Chevrolet Corvette. Numerous companies provided… more»
