There’s something satisfying about finding a project car that hasn’t been picked over or left to decay outdoors—and this 1970 Ford Torino GT, now listed on Barn Finds Auctions, fits that bill. Located in Stockbridge, Georgia, this classic muscle… more»
Project Cars
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Super Sport Project: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
While Chevrolet introduced the Super Sport package on the Impala in 1961, the concept didn’t take off with buyers until 1962. From a few hundred copies in 1961, sales were just shy of 100,000 units in 1962. Besides special… more»
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Tri-Power/4-Speed Roller: 1966 Pontiac GTO
When searching for a muscle car project, buyers often have to face the bad with the good, and that’s certainly the case regarding this 1966 Pontiac GTO. The biggest negative is that the original engine and transmission are no… more»
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Big-Block Project: 1968 (?) Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Hiding in this shed is a classic that is both a promising project and a mystery machine. The seller advertises this Corvette Convertible as a 1968 model, although there are indications that the model year may be incorrect. Only… more»
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Mechanically Restored: 1958 Ford Ranch Wagon
As wood-bodied wagons were phased out in the early 1950s, the Ranch Wagon became Ford’s entry-level metal-body wagon. It would hold that position through 1974. The seller’s 1958 2-door edition has been rebuilt mechanically, with the cosmetic side of… more»
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Stored 35 Years: 1962 Dodge Dart 440 Drop-Top
Most folks remember the Dodge Dart as a compact car in the 1960s and 1970s. However, from 1960 to 1962, it was a full-size offering, including the only time the name appeared on a B-body product (1962). The seller… more»
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It’s Really A Gran Coupe! 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
When an enthusiast’s vision is to turn an auto into a clone, I’m generally supportive of the idea, as my thoughts are that if it’s your car, you’ve got the right to do whatever you want with it. However,… more»
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Early Grader! 1937 Caterpillar No. 10 Auto Patrol
Time to wax poetic about one of my favorite topics: construction equipment. Not only is the history of these machines intimately entwined with human progress, but learning how the first guy came up with the first forklift, grader, excavator,… more»
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Held Captive: 1961 Plymouth Fury Project
Chrysler scored a major hit with the “Forward Look” styling of its 1957-59 automobiles, especially the Plymouths. A shift to unibody construction in 1960-61 brought a reversal in good looks, producing some of the most awkwardly designed cars of… more»
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Southern California Dream Car: 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser
Although I can’t say that the forward-looking yet somewhat gorpy (hey, it’s the “word” that came to mind) late-1950s period of American automotive design is my favorite, you have to appreciate its star-chasing audacity. We could point to several… more»
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Parts Cars, Too! 1957 Chevrolet 210 Project
The 1957 model year was the last for the “Tri-Five” Chevrolets (as they would become known as). And sales remained strong, though Ford managed to outdo Chevy in the sales race by a sliver with an all-new design. The… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Ford Bronco
One of the most interesting aspects of this great hobby is the speculation on the values of these great cars as time progresses. Up for auction here on eBay is a great example of this. This 1969 Ford Bronco… more»
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Matching-Numbers 1971 Corvette T-Top Project
A 1971 Corvette with its original drivetrain is always worth a closer look, and the example currently listed here on eBay offers exactly that: a matching-numbers 350/270-horsepower small-block paired with an automatic transmission, still sitting under those classic chrome… more»
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Red White & Blue: 1970 AMC Rebel Machine
The Rebel Machine was a mid-sized muscle car offered by American Motors for only one year in 1970. Production numbers were small when compared to those of market leaders like the Pontiac GTO and Chevy Chevelle SS 396. We… more»
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Estate Find: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
1967 was where it all began for the Chevrolet Camaro, and this first-year example has an interesting story to tell. According to the seller, before his acquisition just a year ago, this car hadn’t seen the light of day… more»
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Recent Garage Find: 1975 AMC Hornet
American Motors resurrected the Hornet nameplate in 1970 as the replacement for the Rambler American venerable compact. It was more stylish than its predecessor and continued through 1977, after which it would morph into the Concord and then the… more»
