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Original 400: 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J

This 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J is a solid survivor that presents quite well. It is a turnkey proposition that the new owner can enjoy immediately, with scope to make their mark as time and finances allow. It… more»

Storage Shed Find: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Nearly 70 years after its debut, the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is still a desirable automobile. It sprouted tailfins after a successful 1955-56 run of the “Tri-Five” Chevies, and the Bel Air Sport Coupe was one of the line’s… more»

Needs TLC: 40k-Mile 1996 Plymouth Neon

The Neon was a small compact car sold across all Chrysler brands from 1995 to 2005. It was an internationally marketed car, so its audience wasn’t strictly the U.S. and Canada. And it was only produced as a sedan… more»

Cheap Projects: Pair Of 1987 Cadillac Allante

Determining whether the Cadillac Allante was a success or a failure requires considering several variables, and the sales numbers suggest it was the latter, as only 21,430 found homes during the car’s seven-year production run.  On the other hand,… more»

Father’s Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger Restoration With Two 440 Engines

A 1970 Dodge Challenger project like this one comes with a story that feels familiar to many enthusiasts: a long-term restoration started with good intentions and left unfinished after life changed course. In this case, the seller explains that… more»

Rust-Free Barn Find: 1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

Next to a real Sports Roadster, this 1962 Thunderbird Convertible might be the catalog car, the one everyone would want if all caution were thrown to the wind. It’s Rangoon Red with a red interior and white convertible top,… more»

No Reserve: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe

Regardless of its desirability, at what point does a classic reach the stage where it is deemed beyond salvation? That is the question posed by this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe. Its desirability is unquestioned, but time hasn’t… more»

Captive Import Project: 1973 Mercury Capri

The Capri (no corporate badging) was a small, sporty compact imported by Mercury between 1970 and 1978. It was built in Germany by Ford of Europe and had no direct counterpart at the Ford division. This 1973 edition is… more»

Build It Your Way: 1976 Ford Bronco Sport

Early Broncos have become some of the most sought-after vintage 4x4s on the market, and this 1976 Ford Bronco Sport listed on eBay offers a straightforward opportunity to jump into one with flexibility. Finished in brown and equipped with… more»

351 V8 Transplant: 1965 Mercury M-100 Pickup

Canada’s a big, beautiful country filled with small, medium, and big beautiful people, and some really cool and interesting vehicles. We’ve seen a few Mercury pickups here on Barn Finds over the years, and they’re always interesting. This example… more»

No Reserve: 1955 Studebaker President

When it comes to project candidates, some vehicles require more skills to achieve a decent result than others. This 1955 Studebaker President could be ideal for a novice, as life in a dry climate has allowed it to avoid… more»

Older Restoration: Project 1964 Rambler Classic

On the heels of winning Motor Trend’s Car of the Year Award in 1963 for the all-new Classics and Ambassadors, American Motors made few changes in 1964. The easiest way to tell the two years apart is the front… more»

Mazda Project Pickup: 1977 Ford Courier

The compact pickup truck market heated up in the 1970s. Chevrolet responded by importing an Isuzu pickup they dubbed the LUV (Light Utility Vehicle). Ford followed suit and imported the Courier, which was based on the Mazda B-Series. It… more»

Fun Driver? 1956 Continental Mark II

One of my longtime favorite cars is the 1940-41 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet, and although their prices have come down significantly over the last decade or so, a decent one still commands more than I’m willing to spend, which leads… more»

DIY V8 Included! 1975 Mercury Comet

The 1970s Mercury Comet was a rebadged Ford Maverick. The latter car sold so well that the Lincoln-Mercury arm of FOMOCO wanted its own version to peddle. So, it arrived in 1971 with a different front clip and taillights,… more»

V12/4-Speed: 1973 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

The Jaguar E-Type has consistently found itself on various lists of the one hundred most beautiful production cars ever built. It is easy to see why, because the design, penned by Malcolm Sayer, is stunning from any angle. This… more»

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