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Genuine Barn Find! 1951 Nash Wagon

Well, this is Barn Finds though a lot of our features aren’t the genuine article. This 1951 Nash Rambler two-door station wagon, however, is the real thing as it has been found lurking in a barn in Lyle, Washington…. more»

Half Century Slumber: 1960 Dodge Town Wagon

Here’s one you don’t see every day, it’s a 1960 Dodge Town Wagon – sorta like an early SUV, Chevrolet Suburban style. Claimed to have been an Arizona resident, and a government employee, this people/cargo mover has the southwest… more»

Triple Carburetors! 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint

The Alfa Romeo 2600 Series was in production from 1962 to 1068. Across several body styles, it would be the successor to the 2000 and had six-cylinder power but largely recycled styling. The 2600 Sprint was akin to a… more»

440 6-Pack Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

Plymouth’s “pony car,” the Barracuda, was all-new in 1970 and finally shed its ties to the compact Valiant. And they could be ordered from mild to wild, from a Slant-Six up to a 426 Hemi. But just down the… more»

Dry Stored Since 1960: 1951 MG TD

The effect that MGs had on getting the sportscar movement started in America cannot be overstated.  Starting with American GIs discovering the virtues of a light car with good handling when stationed in Great Britain during World War II… more»

Luxury Edition: Running 1966 Ford Mustang

The buying public simply couldn’t get enough of the hot, new Ford Mustang in 1964/66. After selling 559,000 copies in the first full year, another 607,000 followed the next year – a Mustang record that still stands today. This… more»

W-30 Twin Turbos! 1975 Hurst/Olds

Between 1968 and 1984, Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance for some special editions of either the 442 or Cutlass Supreme. Known as the Hurst/Olds, these cars received some special treatment, such as Hurst shifters and Hurst/Hatch sunroofs. Production numbers… more»

Major Project: 1974 Ford Bronco Ranger

It is a question for the ages: How far must a classic deteriorate before restoration is no longer viable? That is the one posed by this 1974 Ford Bronco Ranger. It makes a relatively positive first impression, but digging… more»

Original L-82/4-Speed: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The C3 Corvette has always been a fascinating member of the classic car world. Early examples have consistently performed well in the market, but those produced after the “chrome bumper” era have often struggled. However, times have changed, and… more»

Original Paint! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Project

When you’re actively in the market for a tri-five project, it’s not uncommon for various obstacles to pop up during the search, as many of these cars seem to be plagued with rust issues or have already gotten modifications… more»

Postwar Dream Boat: 1946 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible

Imagine you are one of the hundreds of thousands who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II.  Somehow you have survived the horrors of war and are now headed home to re-start your life.  What… more»

Field Find: 1970 Ford Torino GT

Few sights are sadder than seeing a desirable and potent classic left to fend for itself, exposed to everything Mother Nature has to throw at it. That has been the fate of this 1970 Ford Torino GT. However, its… more»

Needs Finishing: 1993 GMC Typhoon Project

This 1993 GMC Typhoon perfectly demonstrates the evolution of the automobile industry and changing buyer taste. High-performance models during the 1960s and 1970s had been almost exclusively muscle and pony car territory. However, as buyers embraced Pickups and SUVs… more»

Which Sprite? 1965 Driver or 1962 Project

This tale of two Austin-Healey Sprites begs us to choose: both are early cars but the red one is an Irish twin of the Bugeye, with production separated by a mere year. It shares the same motor, albeit with… more»

327/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

Okay, I admit it. We will have readers who look at this 1970 Chevrolet C10 Pickup and question its mechanical specifications. That makes perfect sense because the engine under this classic’s hood was not offered in that model year…. more»

Tetanus Shot on Standby: 1973 Ford F250 4WD

Every once in a while, we post a Barn Finds story about a former volunteer fire department vehicle.  The farther out in the country, the better chance that VFD is making do with a vehicle or two that was… more»

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