Ever seen a car that’s been put through the entire gauntlet of a restoration, from welding to paint, interior and mechanical work, only to discover that major components remained fatally flawed? That’s the story of this 1972 Saab Sonett… more»
Project Cars
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Tri-Five Project: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air V8
Some of the most sought-after collector cars from yesteryear are the “Tri-Five” Chevrolets of 1955 through 1957. They were hugely popular as nearly five million buyers scooped up a 150, 210, or Bel Air from one of the three… more»
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Needs to be Finished: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Project
Pontiac offered different shades of brown for the Pontiac Trans Am from 1977 to 1980. In 1977, it was Brentwood Brown. In 1978, it was Chesterfield Brown that had a lot of copper and metallic flake in it. In… more»
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Comes With Extra Parts: 1962 Pontiac Tempest Convertible
According to the ads I hear on TV, the radio, and even streaming services, every month is Truck Month in America, but I believe it’s time for March to make a change: it’s Y-Body month here at Barn Finds…. more»
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“Bullet Nose” 1951 Studebaker Commander
How did the 1950-51 Commander acquire its beak? The styling was a pivot point in the Titanic struggle between Raymond Loewy and Virgil Exner – two large egos squeezed together into Studebaker’s design studio for several years. Assigned to… more»
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Plaid Seats Project: 1979 Ford Pinto
The Pinto was Ford’s first subcompact car, on the U.S. market from 1971 to 1980 (along with Mercury’s mini-me, the Bobcat, for half that time). It was ordinary in terms of its engineering with rear-wheel-drive. More than three million… more»
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Affordable Drop-Top Project: 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Finding an affordable project candidate can be challenging, especially if the car of your dreams is desirable. That makes this 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible worth more than a passing glance. It has sat for years but is complete, and… more»
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1 of 2,434: 1959 Chrysler New Yorker Project
When the Chrysler New Yorker retired in 1996, it was the longest-running U.S. nameplate at the time. It was Chrysler’s most prestigious product (excluding the Imperial often sold without Chrysler badging). The seller’s 1959 edition is from the company’s… more»
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Well Optioned Cabriolet: 1962 Porsche 356 1600 Super
Sometimes, bidding on a vehicle tells a story that’s not immediate evident when you look at the gallery pictures. While a Porsche 356 Cabriolet is a desirable car, I was still a bit surprised to see bidding already over… more»
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Mach 1 Project: 1970 Ford Mustang
41,000! That’s how many 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1s were assembled, and by my count, I think we have reviewed every single one! Well, when enough’s just right, too much is perfect or something like that. Here’s another, but… more»
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City Cruiser: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Club Coupe
The advent of the VW Beetle shook the US auto industry to its core – but not right away. The car was tiny, tinny, and its tail was full of motor. Sales were slow until in 1959, VW’s “Think… more»
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Ragtop Project: 1965 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
This car’s name tells a white lie, although you wouldn’t know it based on the image above: The ’65 Electra 225 is only 224.1 inches long, not the 225 inches that Buick promised. Specious rounding isn’t new in the… more»
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Bucket Seat Option: 1969 Chrysler 300
Long and low is one way to describe this 1969 Chrysler 300—the fuselage-styled body certainly makes a visual statement. Parked in 1989 and garaged ever since, this outsized two-door hardtop is looking for a fresh start with a new… more»
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Coronet With Sting: 1970 Dodge Super Bee
With the success Plymouth was experiencing with its low-cost Road Runner back in 1968, it didn’t take the folks at Dodge long to figure out they wanted a competitor, and a short time later the Super Bee was born. … more»
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Four-Door Roller: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
The 1955 model year was a big one for Chevrolet. They would create a three-year run of cars that would later become known as the “Tri-Fives” and sell nearly five million copies. Also, they introduced a new V8 engine,… more»
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“Baby Corvette” Project: 1972 Opel GT
Here we are living in the home of the brave, and that’s what it’s going to take to tackle this Opel GT. It’s listed on eBay with bidding at $610, reserve not met. Though it looks like it wants… more»
