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428 Ram-Air Project: 1969 Ford Cobra

When I first encountered this listing I thought, here we go, another Mustang, but it wasn’t until I looked more closely that I realized that it was actually a 1969 Fairlane, or Torino, or maybe even a Cobra. It,… more»

Former Drag Car: 1973 Dodge Challenger

Dodge was the last U.S. auto manufacturer to enter the “pony car” market, more than five years after Ford and the Mustang. They had been busy building and selling hot cars in the mid-size range, such as Charger, Super… more»

Go Pack Barn Find: 1971 AMC Javelin AMX

If you’re feeling brave and are searching for an affordable project candidate, this 1971 AMC Javelin AMX is worth a close look. It needs plenty of TLC, but it is an unmolested barn find that the original owner ordered… more»

2-Seater Project: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

The first generation of the Ford Thunderbird has been on the “iconic list” for many years. Collectors tend to migrate to the 1957 editions due to their longer rear decks and mild tailfins. Though they sold well enough, Ford… more»

Surf’s Up! 1962 Chrysler Town And Country

This 1962 Chrysler New Yorker Town and Country station wagon looks like a cross between a Good & Plenty and a Pink Panther ride. The seller suggests that this Granada Hills, California resident is a rare surf wagon –… more»

Thunder Bunny! 1984 VW Rabbit GTI

Set the Wayback Machine to a time when hot hatchbacks like this 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI put a different spin on performance. This Falls Church, Virginia classic shows some wear after covering 184,000 miles, but it “runs and drives,”… more»

2002 Alternative? 1974 Datsun 710

Whenever there is a dominant car in a given segment, it’s natural that we try and find a suitable back-up car that offers a similar driving experience for less money. While I realize it’s a stretch to suggest that… more»

Worth Fixing? 1972 Ford Bronco

We’ve seen some pretty sad First Generation Ford Broncos cross our desks at Barn Finds, but this 1972 example could be among the best (or worst?) we have ever seen. Time and the elements haven’t been kind, and while… more»

High School Grad Gift! 1967 Chevrolet Corvette

The second-generation Corvette arrived in 1963 and would ramp up the buying public’s interest in the sports car. The Sting Ray moniker would be used for the first time and the ’63 coupe became iconic due to its split… more»

Up on Blocks: 1973 Chrysler Imperial

The Imperial was Chrysler’s answer to the Cadillac or Lincoln Continental. It was big and luxurious and – from 1955 to 1975 – was its own make in an attempt to be more exclusive. But, after 1969, it was… more»

Nebraska Vehicle Hoard Auction!

Rob van Vleet has hauled heavy scrap metal around the Midwest and Rocky Mountains for his entire life. Visibility is good out there on the grasslands. Rob spotted a lot of trucks scattered over the prairie pastures, and somehow… more»

Middleman Marketed Vagabond: 1949 Kaiser Vagabond

As earlier generations pass from this Earth, their survivors must deal with their estates.  The problem for many of the ones tasked with closing things out is that few of them are car people.  This is where a middleman… more»

Owned For 20 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Nova 350

Choosing a worthy project candidate can be challenging, particularly if the buyer wants a classic free from significant rust issues. This 1972 Chevrolet Nova ticks that box because it is a dry climate survivor. The small-block V8 under the… more»

15 Years In the Barn: 1936 Chevrolet “Standard”

Chevrolet would have a milestone year in 1936, beating Ford out for the #1 sales spot. That was no small feat considering that buyers finally had money to spend on new cars after The Great Depression ensued in 1929…. more»

Worth Saving? 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda

As a long-time fan of E-Bodies, to potentially deem one too far gone to feasibly save makes my heart hurt, but that could be the case for this 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda here on Craigslist.  My first teen car was… more»

Project or Parts? 1968 Pontiac GTO

It is a question that will undoubtedly plague enthusiasts until the end of time. To what stage must a classic car deteriorate before it is considered beyond salvation? The answer is often different, depending on the person you ask…. more»

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