American Motors Corp. was formed in 1954 through the merger of Hudson Motor Car Co. and Nash-Kelvinator. Throughout the subsequent years, the company usually operated on a shoestring but remained viable until the end of the 1980s when Chrysler… more»
Project Cars
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Estate Sale: 1971 Opel GT
In an eBay listing that is distinguished by its brevity, we find this 1971 Opel GT, bid to $5401, reserve not met. The car is located in Martinsville, Indiana. Opel was owned by General Motors for decades, forming the… more»
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39k Original Miles: 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Choosing a worthy project candidate can be fraught with danger, particularly for those tackling their first build. The world is littered with individuals who have placed their ambitions ahead of their abilities, biting off more than they can chew…. more»
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Parts Haul Included: 1971 Datsun 240Z
The Japanese car industry developed faster than any other in the twenty-five years following World War II. Few people would have believed its faltering beginning would have led to the nation becoming a manufacturing powerhouse that set new standards… more»
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No Reserve Coupe! 1975 Jaguar XJ6
We have covered these Jaguar XJ coupes, such as this 1975 edition, here on BF before and the posts usually start out with the word “Rare”. Well, if I found enough of these on this site, maybe they’re not… more»
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9k-Mile Roller? 1971 Ford Maverick Sedan
This 1971 Ford Maverick is one of those offerings that seems to create about as many questions as answers, but even with the limited amount of information we get it appears to be a solid example and a good… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
In spite of the Plymouth Road Runner getting a redesign and an entirely different look for the 1971 model, timing was not on its side as the demand for muscle offerings was dwindling down at a very rapid pace,… more»
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It’s A BOGO! 1969 And 1970 Mercury Marauders
Full size still ruled at the conclusion of the ’60s, or so Mercury thought, as they pursued the end of days for full-size performance with their Marauder, and more intensely, with the Marauder X-100. And today, for your review,… more»
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Dusty German Classic: 1967 Porsche 911 S
Occasionally, a classic will appear on our desks at Barn Finds, and we wish they could talk. Such is the case with this 1967 Porsche 911 S. It seems to have led a colorful life, but the seller offers… more»
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No Reserve 440 Project: 1968 Dodge Charger
With the demand for second-generation Dodge Chargers seemingly having no end in sight, it’s sort of refreshing to run across one that the seller feels confident in listing without a reserve price set, such as this 1968 Charger for… more»
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Cheap Hatches: Flock of Renault R16s
Leave it to the French. The country’s designers had a knack for eyeing a thing everyone else had seen a hundred thousand times and doing it differently. So goes the Renault R16. Introduced in 1965 at the Geneva Motor… more»
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BF Auction: 1958 Ford Custom 300 Tudor
UPDATE – The seller is also including the primer and paint for the car. Some enthusiasts are passionate about a particular brand of classic, while a select few narrow their focus to that marque’s offerings from a specific model… more»
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Airport Transporter: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado Jetway 707
When it came to passenger comfort considerations, one obvious advantage the Oldsmobile Toronado had over most competitors back in the sixties was front-wheel drive, which eliminated both the driveshaft and raised hump in the center floorboard, providing a nice… more»
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94k Original Miles: 1971 Dodge Challenger
UPDATE 10/03/2023: It can be disheartening to list a desirable classic for sale unsuccessfully. Such has been the fate of the owner of this 1971 Dodge Challenger. The seller previously listed it with a BIN of $32,000 to no… more»
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Running Project: 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye
When it comes to E-Bodies, the ’70 and ’71s seem to be the cars many buyers are chomping at the bit to put in their garage, and that’s understandable as both the Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Barracuda were fine… more»
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Update: Suspended Project: 1960 Fiat 1200 Cabriolet “Vetture Speciali”
Update 12/12/23: This 1960 Fiat 1200 cabriolet “Vetture Speciali “still hasn’t moved since our last review in October, but the price did. Now for sale at $6500 in this craigslist ad, I’m sure the owner is hoping for… more»
