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1971 Citroën SM and Dozens More Vintage Cars!

The Citroën SM was a French-built, high-performance coupé produced from 1970 to 1975. It finished third in the European Car of the Year honors in 1971 and was Motor Trend’s Car of the Year in 1972. Rarely seen today,… more»

Original Engine Included: 1967 Lotus Europa S1A

Much has been made of Colin Chapman and his passion for low weight in his race and road cars. No vehicle better encapsulates this approach than the 1967 Lotus Europa. It features a modest drivetrain configuration, but with only… more»

Numbers-Matching 440 V8! 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T

Dodge resurrected the Coronet nameplate in 1965 and applied it to their redesigned mid-size automobiles. As was the case with the Dodge Charger, the Coronet was also available as an R/T (Road/Track), the high-performance model with a standard 440… more»

Fresh Band Find! 1952 Chrysler Imperial

From its launch in 1926, the Imperial brand would serve as Chrysler’s top-of-the-line automobile for more than six decades. That trend would continue as the marque returned after World War II in 1949 with a new design. The car… more»

Start From Scratch: 1967 Camaro Coupe

Ever feel like picking up a 1960s Camaro and taking it down to the bones, then building it back up your way? That chance presents itself to you in the form of this 1967 Camaro 327 Sport (as named… more»

Estate Sale: 1972 Fiat Dino Coupe Project

Sadly, our next car has been sitting for almost two years since Jeff Lavery last covered it here on Barn Finds. Now on craigslist with an asking price of $8500 and located in upstate New York, this 1972 Fiat… more»

Ran When Parked: 1950 Ford Custom

Yup! We’ve all heard that old saw and in the case of this 1950 Ford Custom that operational time was “some years ago“. Claimed to have been purchased from the original owner, this old Ford Tudor is cooling its… more»

427 Equipped: 1955 Chevrolet Panel Wagon

Patina seems to be sticking around as it relates to what collectors seek in a project. While resto-mods are likely going to fade away a bit as reckless spending in the car hobby tightens up, buying a cheap project… more»

A Rust Free 914? 1971 Porsche 914

Even the best of us has a weakness.  Be it an addiction, a behavior, or a handicap of some sort, sometimes that weakness can be debilitating.  For Porsche’s diminutive 914, that weakness is rust.  Corrosion is common in floor… more»

1 of 465 Big Bad Blue! 1969 AMC Javelin SST

American Motors joined the “pony car” wars in 1968 with the Javelin and it would be produced over two generations and seven years. During its early days, the car could be ordered in one of three wild colors, similar… more»

Rebuilt V8: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Some classic cars lead metaphorically colorful lives, while others do so quite literally. This 1970 Mustang Mach 1 fits neatly into the second category and is begging for someone to return it to its former glory. They will start… more»

Original Engine Included: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS

Finding the ideal candidate for a project build can sometimes be challenging, particularly if an enthusiast seeks a car for a faithful restoration. This 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS might tick the boxes for Bow-Tie fans. While its engine bay… more»

Work-In-Progress: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

Between 1964 and 1966, the Ford Mustang practically owned the “pony car” market (including the slower-selling Plymouth Barracuda). The first real threat to the kingdom came in 1967 when Chevrolet rolled out the Camaro and sold 221,000 copies (less… more»

Engine Went Kaput: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette

Any collectible automobile can be a hole to throw money down.  However, some vehicles carry us beyond the breaking point.  Take this 1978 Corvette for sale on Craigslist in lovely Lecanto, Florida.  After spending copious amounts of time and… more»

14k Mile Family Sedan: 1964 Dodge 440

In the 1963 and 1964 model years, the 440 was Dodge’s mid-level full-size car, sandwiched between the 330 and 880 models. Perhaps it was akin to the Chevrolet Bel Air and some 58,000 copies were built across all body… more»

No Reserve Fastback Project: 1967 Ford Mustang

Here’s a 1967 Ford Mustang that we only get three sentences of information on from the seller, along with just nine photos from the actual car plus an additional picture of paperwork from when it was originally purchased on… more»

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