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Running Project: 1970 Chevelle SS 396

When searching for a muscle car project, there are numerous important factors to consider, with the initial investment and projected future costs to get it functional among the most important.  This one has a couple of price options, including… more»

Can It Be Saved? 1965 Cadillac Fleetwood Custom

Do any of you have what it takes to drive this car? If so, you’d be guaranteed to have a crowd around it every time you stopped for gas, which would be often. This custom 1965 Cadillac Fleetwood is… more»

Driver Quality: 1970 Dodge Coronet 440

Chrysler’s B-bodied cars were a smash with their 1968-70 redesign. Over at Dodge, much of the noise went to the Charger, which took off in sales with its part personal luxury car/part muscle car vibe. But there was another… more»

Worth Restoring? 1984 Ford Mustang SVO

The Ford Mustang SVO combines a variety of attributes that make it a wonderful choice for an entry-level hobby vehicle. A few years ago, I wouldn’t have said that, as it seemed like prices were on the upswing. Indeed,… more»

Turbo Wedge Project! 1986 Subaru XT

Have you ever had a car in your life that you know is not all that great, but you still can’t quite avert your eyes from it? That’s how I feel about the Subaru XT. I owned one of… more»

Free Car? 1967 Chrysler Newport Drop-Top

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the Newport was Chrysler’s entry-level car. But there was nothing basic about any Chrysler product, so the Newport was well-heeled. After a redesign in 1965, the 1967 Newport was treated to new sheet metal,… more»

Former Parts Car: 1970 Dodge Challenger SE

The last new player to enter the “pony car” wars of the 1960s was the Dodge Challenger. And it didn’t arrive until 1970 as the demand for muscle cars was beginning to wane. This 1970 Challenger was built with… more»

Real Barn Find: 1976 AMC Matador

AMC was known for its quirky but lovable styling that adorned many of its offerings, and the Matador was no exception, especially in its 2-door models from the second generation of production.  Although the coupes had mostly different sheet… more»

“Silversides” RV? 1947 GM Greyhound PD-3751

This venerable Silversides is looking for a new garage – but this isn’t just any old bus: it’s been converted to an RV with all the comforts of home. Find it here on facebook Marketplace from an owner who… more»

“Everything Works.” 1960 Buick Flxible Ambulance Project

Every once in a while, a vintage “professional car” like this 1960 Buick Ambulance pops up on Barn Finds. These coach-built ambulances were very expensive vehicles when new, so it’s no surprise that not many were produced. Plus, in… more»

Patina Project: 1962 Porsche 356B

The Porsche 356 market is in an interesting place at the moment. Put simply, project prices have cooled significantly, and it seems like now is a good time to grab a worthwhile candidate for restoration if you’ve been sitting… more»

350 Powered: 1957 Chevrolet 3100 Short Bed

Some classics receive a second chance at life, but this 1957 Chevrolet 3100 Short Bed would benefit from a third. Refreshed in the 1980s, its paint looks tired. However, it has virtually no rust, and the engine bay houses… more»

Widebody Sacrifice: 1967 Porsche 911

While we all want to believe that every sports or muscle car gets another chance to live when it’s found in a wrecking yard, that’s not always the case. Still, we’re grateful that sellers like this one effectively saved… more»

True Barn Find: 1917 Studebaker Touring Car

Any automobile, regardless of its condition, deserves a lot of respect for avoiding the scrap heap for more than 100 years. In this case, it’s been nearly 110 years for this 1917 Studebaker Touring Car. These were open-air “horseless… more»

Assembly Required: 1972 Dodge Demon 340

The original Dodge Demon was a fastback compact sold in 1971 and 1972. It was a derivation of the highly popular Plymouth Duster and was rebranded as the Dart Sport in 1973. The Demon 340 was the performance model… more»

Hemi-Powered? Field Find 1956 Dodge Royal

By the mid-1950s, Detroit styling had entered its jet-age phase, and Dodge embraced the movement with dramatic lines, generous chrome, and V8 power. This 1956 Dodge Royal wears all the hallmarks of the era and now emerges as a… more»