After a strategic miscue in 1962, Plymouth had downsized its full-size cars to intermediate proportions. By 1965, they had rebounded, and the Fury was a big car once again, leaving the Belvedere to compete with the Chevy Chevelle and… more»
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Solid Swede: 1960 Saab 93F
The demise of Saab robbed the automotive world of a manufacturer with a history littered with interesting and innovative automobiles. There seems little chance that the brand will rise from the ashes, leaving it to classics like this 1960… more»
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Solid Project: 1969 Dodge Charger
We’ve seen a recent influx of Mopar projects at Barn Finds, with some showing more promise than others. This 1969 Dodge Charger shows promise because it is a solid vehicle with a healthy V8 under the hood. It isn’t… more»
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Carport Find: 1972 Ford Mustang Coupe
By 1972, the “bloom was off the rose” for the Ford Mustang. From a record launch eight years earlier to a peak in sales of 607,000 units in 1966, the Mustang was just another “pony car” by the early… more»
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Excellent Interior: 1980 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon
Manufacturers produce some vehicles with an eye on longevity, while others are viewed as disposable items that will serve in a given role for a few years before requiring replacement. Ford’s Pinto falls into the latter category, with the… more»
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Rebuilt Original 400: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
Sometimes, we need to look below the surface to identify the greatest attributes of a project candidate. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1978 Pontiac Trans Am. It looks tired but is a rock-solid vehicle with a freshly… more»
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Former Sheriff’s Truck? 1966 Dodge D200 Utiline
Dodge’s “Sweptline era” (model years 1961 through 1971) was known for having beautifully designed beds, but some of us prefer stepside beds, known as Utiline in this era of Dodge pickup. This 1966 Dodge D200 Utiline is said to… more»
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One Owner since ’72! 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
Lime Gold. Few colors so instantly call to mind a particular slice of history. It’s May of 1967, just before the “Summer of Love,” and this originally 390-powered 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2 first enters the light of day… more»
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Too Far Gone? 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
The “pony car” market began to heat up in 1967 in the aftermath of the tremendous success Ford had with its new Mustang. In two short years, the competition grew to include the Pontiac Firebird, AMC Javelin, Mercury Cougar,… more»
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Gothic Hearse: 1938 Cadillac LaSalle
From 1927 to 1940, LaSalle was a “poor man’s” Cadillac, built by GM but sold for less money than the Caddy. It was never a huge seller and insiders felt it took sales away from the company’s premium marque,… more»
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No Reserve: 1981 Kelmark GT
One of the cool things that set Kelmark Engineering apart from some of the other kit car manufacturers is that they also offered finished products, complete and ready for the buyer to hop in and drive away, along with… more»
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X44 Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet’s Camaro would prove to be a worthy competitor to the Ford Mustang, quickly reaching second place in sales in the late 1960s, whittling away at Mustang production year after year. The 1969 edition of the Camaro was the… more»
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No Reserve: 1964 Triumph TR4 Project
Some project builds require more dedication and bravery than others as owners grapple with paint, panel, and mechanical issues. This 1964 Triumph TR4 represents a major build as the winning bidder tackles its significant rust issues. However, it is… more»
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1 of 500? 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Coronado
The Desoto brand had been a part of the Chrysler lineup since 1928. But in the 1950s, it was sandwiched between Dodge and Chrysler in the pecking order and ended up having the same fate as Ford’s short-lived Edsel… more»
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390/4-Speed Fastback: 1967 Ford Mustang Project
The seller of this 1967 Mustang Fastback here on eBay had a somewhat different vision than many enthusiasts who’ve bought a Ford pony car to take on as a project, as his original intention was to leave the body… more»
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Assembly Required: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette L82
The C3 Chevy Corvette would enjoy its second base sales year in 1978 (46,000 copies), only beaten out by 1977 (at 49,000 units). But this car looks nothing today like it did 45 years ago as it’s been disassembled… more»
