Having just covered Giovanni Michelotti’s work with Triumph in the ’60s – when he sketched the Herald, Spitfire, GT6, and TR4 – we now turn the clock back to meet him at Lancia. Michelotti’s first work for Lancia was… more»
Project Cars
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Rare Barn Find: 1938 BMW 327
The BMW 327 was a touring car (both coupe and cabriolet) built between 1937 and 1941 – and briefly again after World War II. Production numbers were small, so these automobiles were not widely seen when new and less… more»
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1 of 452: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Dual Quads
With the restyling of the Chevy Corvette (C1) in 1956, production numbers finally started to click upward. Maybe the new look helped, or maybe it was finally having a V8 or manual transmission, making it truly a sports car…. more»
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Stored Over Two Decades: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Except for a few trim items, 1960 was pretty much a carryover year for the Chevrolet Corvette on the outside, but when the body looked this good by the end of the fifties why fix something that’s not broken? … more»
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Last of the Line: 1974 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger was the last player to enter the “pony car” market – and was one of the first to go. The demand for muscle cars waned in the early 1970s and took much of the steam out… more»
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Famous Designer Buggy: Mantaray II Kyote
I’m sure some of you recognize the name Dean Jeffries as a famous automobile customizer of the 1960s through the 2000s. In addition to producing one-offs, such as the Mantaray, the Monkeemobile, and the Green Hornet, Jeffries also designed… more»
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383 Included: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Project
Project cars come in all shapes and sizes, with some straightforward and others requiring deep commitment. This 1970 Plymouth Barracuda probably falls within the second category because the new owner won’t address its rust issues in a weekend. There… more»
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No Reserve: 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
It is a harsh reality of car ownership that a single simple mistake can have catastrophic consequences. That is the story behind this 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. Faulting its overall condition is difficult, but the V8 under the hood needs… more»
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Needs Some Love: 1973 Plymouth Gold Duster
It is fair to say that most people like a bargain and will seldom look a gift horse in the mouth. Vehicle manufacturers recognize this, which is why so many release special editions. Those cars effectively cost the company… more»
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Garage Find Hemi! 1956 Imperial by Chrysler
To give the Imperial a perceived boost against Cadillac and Lincoln, Chrysler spun the nameplate off as its own brand in 1955. In the process, the car got a design facelift with the “Forward Look” Chryslers just around the… more»
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440 Equipped: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T
I think it is safe to say we have all seen Second Generation Dodge Chargers that a well-meaning owner has transformed into a tribute to the General Lee from The Dukes of Hazzard. However, few of those cars ever… more»
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Project In Process: 1954 Jaguar XK120
If you have any experience with freshwater tropical fish, you will have heard of a malady known as “ick”. It’s a white scaley condition that will pretty well cover a fish’s body. It’s easily curable with some “anti-ick” drops… more»
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Long-Stored Project: 1956 Austin Healey 100/4
+ In the early 1950s, the Donald Healey Motor Company was producing four models, all of them large-ish cars, and all of them expensive. After a trip to the US in 1951, Healey concluded that a market gap existed… more»
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Cheap Project? $2,500 1975 Oldsmobile 442
The word “iconic” is often overused, but the Oldsmobile 442 can rightly wear that label. In its original form, the 442 offered buyers a perfect combination of performance and comfort. This 1975 model requires total restoration, but the new… more»
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Major Price Drop: 1975 Plymouth Silver Duster
UPDATE 04/03/2023: It is not unusual to see a classic reappear on our desks at Barn Finds when a seller is unsuccessful with their first listing. This generally occurs within weeks, although this 1975 Plymouth Silver Duster is an… more»
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Parked For 32 Years: 1974 AMC Javelin AMX
I have long admired AMC. The little battler of the American automotive scene never had access to the financial resources available to the competition. Its engineers and designers repeatedly produced new models on a meager budget, with the figure… more»
