E-Bodies are sought-after commodities in the muscle car market, with most Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Barracuda cars seeming to have no problem exchanging hands, regardless of condition. The 1970 Dodge Challenger for sale here on eBay is originally from… more»
Project Cars
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Tri-Power Project: 1960 Pontiac Bonneville
Usually when one hears the term tri-power, or triple two-barrel, or six-pack (not the drinkable version), one assumes a GTO, Corvette, Road Runner, etc. but in the days before muscle cars and big-block Corvettes, such a setup, generically defined… more»
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Still in the Barn: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
The Chevy El Camino was launched in 1959 in response to Ford’s Ranchero, a wagon-based pickup that was more car than it was truck. Its initial run only lasted two years, but the “gentlemen’s pickup” returned in 1964 as… more»
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Lots of New Parts: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo would be Chevy’s entrance into the personal luxury segment of the car business. And it became one of the GM division’s best sellers over a sporadic run from 1970 to 2007. This first-year Monte Carlo was… more»
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Dry Climate Survivor: 1969 Pontiac GTO
Although automobile manufacturers are moving towards the world of zero-emission vehicles, a hardy group of souls resists such changes. They admit there is nothing as eerily quiet as an electric car. However, there is nothing that sets pulses racing… more»
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Testarossa Wannabe: 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
It’s popular to disparage cars and trucks given the custom touch from a certain era that reflects a style no longer popular. But what if we’re being unfairly cruel to bad ideas executed well? The Ferrari Testarossa is an… more»
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Solid Project: 1971 Ford Bronco
Ford produced 19,784 examples of its 1971 Bronco, and we’ve seen more than a few at Barn Finds. There are two main drivers for this trend, with the First Generation Bronco’s reputation for rust making many prime restoration candidates…. more»
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Pocket-Sized Project: 1949 Crosley Hotshot Roadster
Somewhat unjustly, a 1949 Crosley Hotshot was drafted into eighth place on Time magazine’s 2007 list of the 50 Worst Cars of All Time, compiled by Dan Neil. The list (ranked by year, not degree of worst-ness) named the… more»
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No Reserve: 1967 Mercury Cougar
The Cougar was a car that nearly didn’t happen. Mercury management was convinced it needed a competitor within the emerging pony car segment, but the parent company’s Board of Management was unconvinced. They eventually relented, which was a fortuitous… more»
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Tree Damaged: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
There are many reasons why a classic car can spend years in hibernation, and Mother Nature can take a toll on the unwary. This 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 is a prime example. It sat since 1978 following damage… more»
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Big-Block 1978 Dodge Magnum GT + Parts Car
Using the Chrysler B-body platform, the Dodge Magnum replaced the 1976-7 Charger Daytona as that Chrysler division’s mid-size performance-minded machine. The GT focused on muscle while the XE aimed at personal luxury buyers. The seller has two of these… more»
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Field Find: 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III
Personal luxury coupes were getting their fair share of the market in the late sixties, with Lincoln re-introducing their Mark series for the ’69 model year to serve as Ford’s flagship offering for that segment. It was elegant, large,… more»
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Perpetual Project: 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
Here on craigslist is a 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta spider project car that hasn’t found an owner willing to finish it up. The seller indicates that the car has been sold several times as a “basketcase”, shedding parts along… more»
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383/4-Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
Any 1971 Corvette that left the factory with the company’s LT1 V8 under the hood is considered desirable. That was the story behind our feature car, but unfortunately, the LT1 disappeared in the 1980s. The seller recently took matters… more»
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Giant Yard Sale: Take Your Pick Collection
It’s always interesting when a seller lists a batch of cars together in one ad. From numbers matching, and super clean classics to complete project cars and everything in between. And apparently with not much in common. This gaggle… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
I admire the honesty of some people, including the person selling this 1969 Mustang Mach 1. Although they state it is essentially solid, when it comes to the subject of its needs, they use the word “everything.” The supplied… more»
