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Roller Project or Parts: 1970 Chrysler 300

The Chrysler 300 Letter Series was perhaps the first U.S. muscle car, arriving less than a decade before the Pontiac GTO. Chrysler added the 300 Sport Series in 1962 with less power and more doors to widen the appeal… more»

Double Dose: Pair of 1956 Ford Fairlanes

The Fairlane nameplate arrived on full-size Fords in 1955 as a nod to Henry Ford’s estate in Michigan. The car would hold the top spot until the Galaxie arrived in 1959, and later on it would transform into a… more»

Twin-Cam Project: 1972 Lotus Europa

The Lotus Europa features styling that typically polarizes opinions. However, it remained true to the Colin Chapman mantra of “simplify, then add lightness.” Its engine bay houses a motor considered tiny by North American standards, but with the car… more»

Half-Price Sale! 1966 Dodge Charger

OK, all you Mopar fans, here’s your chance to get in on a 1966 Dodge Charger that’s been reduced by almost half its original asking price. Such a deal? Well, that’s debatable, as this is a sorta outdoor car…. more»

Huge Parts Haul: 1977 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Project

Some projects represent a major labor of love and aren’t for the faint-hearted. Such is the case with this 1977 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. The amount of rust afflicting this classic is mind-blowing, which might be sufficient justification for many… more»

Driving Project: 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air

Decisions, decisions. The next owner of this 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air potentially faces plenty of choices. They could opt for a faithful restoration, or bolt something more potent beneath the hood as part of a custom build. The beauty… more»

Cheap Exotic? 1986 Kelmark GT

Want the shape of an exotic Italian sports car without the six-figure purchase price or equally intimidating service bills? That very idea helped fuel the kit-car industry for decades, and this 1986 Kelmark GT combines dramatic styling with one… more»

Numbers Matching 4-Speed: 1969 Plymouth GTX

In the late 1960s, Plymouth went in two directions with its mid-size muscle cars. The first, in 1967, was the GTX, targeted at the upscale market and coming standard with a 440-cubic-inch V8. The second, in 1968, was the… more»

Bare-Metal Honesty: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda

Buying an old project car can sometimes feel like gambling on whatever is hiding beneath the paint. This 1967 Plymouth Barracuda removes much of that uncertainty. Its exterior was soda-blasted down to bare metal, then protected with gray primer,… more»

BF Auction: 1959 Mercury Commuter Wagon

Station wagons were once disposable family transportation. They hauled kids, groceries, camping equipment, and just about everything else until most were simply worn out and discarded. That history makes survivors like this 1959 Mercury Commuter considerably more interesting today…. more»

Solid Project: 1967 Ford Mustang

Rust is often a consideration when assessing First Generation Mustangs as project candidates, and this 1967 Fastback is no exception. However, its problems are relatively minor, making it a structurally sound proposition. It runs and drives, but it has… more»

Survivor 1989 Dodge Omni America

This 1989 Dodge Omni America is the seller’s “elderly mother’s car,” and it’s been parked for five or six years now, so it’ll need to be towed to your garage. They have this good-looking Omni posted here on Craigslist… more»

Cheap 1986 Ford Mustang Convertible!

For some of our readers, the summer season and prime time to enjoy a convertible will be drawing to a close before you know it.  However, when a Mustang drop-top that seems as reasonably priced as this 1986 model… more»

Rock Solid Estate Find: 1949 Chrysler Windsor

For much of its 22-year life (1939 to 1960), the Windsor was subordinate to the high-end Chrysler New Yorker. While it had similar physical proportions, the Windsor used an inline-6 engine in the years following World War II. This… more»

Worth Saving? 1969 Dodge Charger 383

Of all the cars that turn up here on Barn Finds, one of the most popular is the second-generation Dodge Charger. They were in demand when new, and today, even after 55+ years (thanks to The Dukes of Hazzard… more»

V8 HiPo Powered: 1966 Ford Bronco

Many of the early Broncos we come across are modified so heavily that it seems like very little of the original factory metal remains. This 1966 Ford Bronco might be modified, but its body hasn’t been cut up to… more»