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Drop Top 409 Project: 1961 Chevrolet Impala

Gone for 1961 were the “batwing” tailfins that symbolized the 1959-60 full-size Chevrolets. Styling was more “sensible” as the 1960s unfolded, and Chevy continued to maintain its position at the top of the sales charts over Ford and Plymouth…. more»

Luxury Meets Muscle: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice

The Chevy Caprice was added to the lineup in 1965 as a competitor to the new Ford LTD. Just as the LTD was an option on the Galaxie 500, the Caprice was on the Impala. But it would be… more»

Real Barn Find: 1970 Ford Econoline E200 Van

Going back nearly 20 years ago, the seller of this 1970 Ford E200 says the van was backed into a shed and left there untouched until just recently, which leads me to wonder why somebody would park a functional… more»

Major Restoration: 1972 Jaguar E-Type 2+2

Many high-performance models from the 1960s evolved into “softer” vehicles as the 1970s unrolled before them. Jaguar’s E-Type was no exception. Early vehicles were genuine sports cars that offered class-leading performance. However, ongoing development made them more akin to… more»

Cheap 1978 AMC Pacer D/L Wagon

The AMC Pacer was one of those quirky cars that you either liked or not – there doesn’t seem to be much middle ground. In production from 1975 to 1980, the Pacer was unorthodox in appearance and that may… more»

Three Lancia Beta Coupes For $1,200

It’s rare to see even one Lancia Beta coupe, but this vendor in Gardendale, Texas has put three of them for sale as a package on Craigslist. The “bundle deal” is a mere $1,200, and you’d be nuts to… more»

1971 Plymouth Road Runner 4-Speed Project

So, what do we have here, a valuable second-gen 1971 Plymouth Road Runner project, or…more Mopar mania? No doubt, this one’s genuine, but it’s a project – there is apparent rust and the matching number engine is missing some… more»

No Reserve: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am 455/4-Speed

Pontiac became the effective performance arm of the General Motors empire when it released the original GTO, and it actively pursued that role almost until the day GM closed its doors. When other marques were coping with tightening emission… more»

One-Year Styling: 1961 Oldsmobile 98

For most of the second half of the 20th Century, the 98 (also spelled Ninety Eight and Ninety-Eight) was Oldsmobile’s top-of-the-line car. If you wanted more luxury or creature comforts, you’d have to go for a Cadillac. The name… more»

Garage Find: 1965 AC Cobra Kit Car

The Shelby Cobra kit car has to be, by capita, one of the most frequently discovered models in unfinished form. You know how the boom and bust cycles always lead to some new construction homes remaining unfinished for years… more»

1969 Dodge Coronet R/T 440 Project

Dodge offered two B-bodied cars in 1969 with the R/T (Road/Track) set-up, the Charger R/T, and the Coronet R/T. Both came with a Magnum 440 cubic inch V8 as standard equipment. The Charger was more stylish than the similar… more»

Should I Adopt This Pair of Berkeleys?

I am appealing to the Barn Finds community to help me decide whether I should bid on this pair of Berkeleys. I am knee-deep into a multi-year restoration of an S328. Parts are slightly rarer than hen’s teeth. Yet… more»

390 Horsepower: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427 4-Speed

Representing a classic as something it isn’t is the ideal way to leave a trail of disgruntled buyers and develop a bad reputation. This 1969 Corvette’s owner doesn’t suffer from those issues because they provide plenty of photos and… more»

Desert Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Project

Even though this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air only started out with two shades of paint colors originally, Regal Turquoise and India Ivory, throughout the decades it’s gained others so if you dig patina this one might make a fun… more»

Last Driven in ’85: 1976 BMW 2002

One of the most beguiling aspects of a garage find car is the fact that a special vehicle could remain hidden away for many years, protected from the elements and prying eyes, only to emerge years later looking almost… more»

Muscle Truck: 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396

Once the El Camino shifted to the mid-size Chevelle platform in 1964, it could be equipped like most any other Chevelle. That includes the SS 396 which was an option on the El Camino in 1969. The seller’s car… more»