When you take in all of the various features of the cars Carroll Shelby modified for Chrysler in the 1980s, it really does make you yearn for yesteryear. After all, will we ever see a gentleman like Shelby allowed… more»
Project Cars
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Same Owner Since ’60s: 1964 Buick Skylark
The Skylark began as an upscale version of Buick’s revised Special compact car in 1961. When the Special moved up to an intermediate in 1964, the Skylark followed and became a series of its own. This beautiful ’64 Skylark… more»
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Fiberglass Project: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed
Early Corvettes have always drawn attention, whether fully restored or still waiting to be finished, and this 1961 Chevrolet Corvette currently listed on eBay falls into the latter category. Described as an unfinished restoration project, it offers a mix… more»
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Cheap Wheels Survivor? 1979 Chrysler LeBaron
Chrysler shifted the LeBaron brand from Imperial to itself in 1977 and applied it to a new platform (M-body) that it would share with the Dodge Diplomat. If the styling looks familiar, that’s because the body was developed from… more»
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Did Mother Nature Win? 1963 Dodge Dart GT
The awkwardly styled 1961-62 Dodge Lancer was a compact that went nowhere in sales. So, when Chrysler redesigned its compacts in 1963 (both Dodge and Plymouth), the Lancer name was dropped, and Dodge repositioned the Dart moniker to the… more»
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4-Speed Project: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS 396
The Impala Super Sport became so popular that Chevrolet promoted it to series status in 1964. That meant it got its own body code, which made it easy to verify this 1966 Impala as being a real SS. And… more»
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Parked 40 Years: 1960 Pontiac Bonneville Barn Find
After a redesign in 1959, all of General Motors’ full-size cars got a styling tweak in 1960. And, in most cases, it was an improvement (like with the Chevy Impala or the Pontiac Bonneville). The seller has a 1960… more»
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4-Speed Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
The Plymouth Road Runner was built with one goal in mind—delivering straightforward performance without unnecessary extras. By 1969, the formula was well established, and cars equipped with a factory 4-speed remain some of the most desirable examples today. This… more»
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Flair Bird Project: 1964 Ford Thunderbird Landau
Over the years, certain generations of the Ford Thunderbird have developed nicknames. The 2-seat 1955-57 T-Birds are sometimes called “Baby Bird”, the 1958-60s were “Square Birds”, the 1961-63 models called “Bullet Birds”, and the 1964-66 were the “Flair Birds”…. more»
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Pony Car Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback
The popular Ford Mustang was treated to its second restyle on the original platform in 1969. The changes were more pronounced than the 1967 rehash. Perhaps the most noticeable would be the switch to quad headlights (which would be… more»
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Can You Help This 1972 Firebird Formula 400?
When the real beaters start to come out of the woodwork, it probably means one of two things: all the good cars are gone, or demand for the good cars is bringing up the value and desirability of every… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1979 Chevrolet K2500 4×4
Square-body Chevy pickups continue to draw attention from collectors, restorers, and enthusiasts alike, and this 1979 Chevrolet K2500 4×4 looks like an honest project for someone wanting a heavy-duty classic with plenty of potential. Located in Seattle, Washington, this… more»
BF Exclusive: 1971 Ford Maverick
The Ford Maverick is often remembered as a simple, affordable compact from the early 1970s, but certain versions are far less common than others. This 1971 Ford Maverick, listed here on Barn Finds in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, represents one of… more»
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Rare Drop-Top Project? 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS
Chevrolet went to battle with Ford in 1967 in the new “pony car” market. The Camaro was an instant hit and put a dent in Ford’s market share, but sales of the new model were still less than half… more»
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Turbo 2 Project: 1985 Dodge Omni GLH
The Dodge Omni GLH is one of the most notable hot hatches that America has produced, and of course, none other than Carroll Shelby himself was integral in its development. It’s a shame, then, that the GLH isn’t more… more»
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Loaded With Options! 1969 Pontiac GTO
Though the muscle car market was showing signs of slowing down in 1969, Pontiac still sold more than 72,000 GTOs. But not that many may have been as well-equipped as this one, which has rare options like a power… more»
