Plymouth treated the Barracuda to an all-new platform in 1970, the E-body, and buyers responded enthusiastically, sending sales up by 50%. But a year later, production would drop by two-thirds thanks to a shift in consumer demand for “muscle… more»
Project Cars
BF Exclusive: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Project
If someone is considering taking on another person’s unfinished restoration project, choosing one owned by a passionate enthusiast with an intimate knowledge of that particular model is an excellent starting point. That is the opportunity awaiting the person who… more»
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Mini-Pickup: 1983 Dodge Rampage
Dodge got into the car-based subcompact pickup market in 1982 with the Rampage, based on the front-wheel-drive Omni 024. These were also known as “coupe utility” trucks and competed with the likes of the Subaru Brat and VW Rabbit… more»
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Muscle Truck: 1967 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396
The SS 396 became a series within the popular mid-size Chevy Chevelle in 1966. That would also apply to the El Camino pickup which was considered part of the Chevelle family. We assume the seller’s 1967 El Camino is… more»
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Road To Recovery! 1967 Kellison Astra X-300 GT
Kit cars have always been a fun subject when it comes to the DIY market segment of the auto hobby, with many of them hailing from the good old days back when you could find an inexpensive donor chassis… more»
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Hesitant Seller: 1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II
The second generation of the Ford Mustang brought the car back to reasonable proportions, losing both size and weight in 1974. That helped sales of the car rebound, though the timing was perfect as the OPEC oil embargo also… more»
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PENNDOT Prototype: 1971 Buick Electra Limited
Occasionally, a car will cross our desks at Barn Finds, which leaves us scratching our heads. Such is the case with this 1971 Buick Electra Limited. At a (very) brief first glance, it appears nothing unusual. However, it doesn’t… more»
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Huge Stash of 1970s Dodge Challengers
The single generation of the Dodge Challenger was modestly popular when new but is much more so today. Depending on the condition and powertrain, these cars are capable of commanding six-figure price tags some 50 years later. Here we… more»
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Gull-Wing Project: 1975 Bricklin SV-1
Before the DeLorean, there was another gullwing sports car that had a limited production run and a lack of financial success. That was the Bricklin SV-1 (short for “safety vehicle one”), built and imported from Canada by Malcolm Bricklin…. more»
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Hot Rod Potential? 1940 Ford DeLuxe Coupe
Here on eBay is a car that should start the hot rodder’s heart thumping – a 1940 Ford DeLuxe coupe, sans motor, bid to $10,400 with no reserve. You’ll need a trailer to retrieve it from Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The… more»
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Might Be A Good Deal: 1970 Pontiac Trans Am
Pontiac introduced the 1970 Trans Am to the public on February 26, 1970 at the Chicago Auto Show. Typically, the new models for 1970 would have been introduced in the summer or fall of 1969. This caused many dealers… more»
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Lot Of 4! 1970 Beetle, 1973 Bradley GT Plus 2 More VW Creations
If you’ve been in the market for a nice Beetle and have room for three other drivers on the same chassis, this may be your lucky day as just about everything regarding this lot of four Volkswagen cars… more»
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Assembly Required: 1969 Dodge Charger
The seller of this 1969 Dodge Charger bought it assembled and complete with plans to restore it. But after taking the machine apart, other projects are taking priority, and the car has to go in its present state. So,… more»
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Parked For 25 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Post Project
Our feature car demonstrates how the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air has remained a staple of the classic scene for decades. A previous owner transformed it from a humble family sedan into a cool custom in the 1980s. However, it… more»
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57k Original Miles: 1966 Ford Mustang
Some classics make a positive first impression, which is the case with this 1966 Ford Mustang. It is an original and unmolested survivor with 57,000 miles on the clock. The underside shots confirm the typically prone areas are rust-free,… more»
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Two-Door Conversion: 1961 Chevrolet Impala Project
You must sometimes look at the finer details to appreciate the thinking involved in a project build. Take this 1961 Chevrolet Impala as a perfect example. The seller is well on the path to completing what appears to be… more»
