From 1971 to 1975, the Grand Ville was the top-of-the-line full-size Pontiac. It had temporarily replaced the Bonneville, which would re-emerge at the top later. The 1975 model year marked the end of all big GM convertibles, except for… more»
Project Cars
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Project Pedal Car: 1960s Garton “Tin Lizzie”
Pedal cars date back to about the time cars were first invented, sometime in the 1890s. The first of their ilk were built with wood bodies and steel underpinnings, often by bicycle manufacturers. Most were chain drive, and like… more»
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Original 396: 1966 Chevrolet Impala
Demonstrating its versatility, Chevrolet offered 1966 Impala buyers the option of powering their new purchase with a six-cylinder motor. However, this Impala’s first owner craved much more, ticking the box on their Order Form for the 396ci V8. The… more»
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440/4-Speed: 1970 Dodge Super Bee
From the front, this 1970 Dodge Super Bee looks undeniably purposeful. The bumper makes a bold statement, and the Ramcharger hood is designed to allow the V8 under the hood to inhale large amounts of cold air, unleashing maximum… more»
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V8 Powered 1974 Chevrolet LUV
Chevrolet got into the compact truck market in 1972 with the LUV (Light Utility Vehicle), a rebadged Isuzu Faster from Japan. It did its job until a decade later, when the GM division decided to build its own in… more»
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British Taxi Project: 1966 Austin FX4
When I was a kid, a London taxi was one of the more instantly recognizable classic vehicles. Similar to the double decker bus, you instinctively knew when you were looking at the genuine article courtesy of its black paint… more»
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Desert Patina Galore: 1957 Buick Special Estate Wagon
Hardtops – especially four-door hardtops – were a big deal to the Big Three in the 1950’s. And for the 1957 model year, GM combined the pizazz of a pillarless four-door hardtop with the utility of a station wagon… more»
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More Than A Roller: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
In checking to be sure we hadn’t covered this car before, I wasn’t surprised at how many 1957 Chevrolets we’ve seen over the years. After all, Chevy produced 1.5 million of them, including hundreds of thousands of Bel Airs…. more»
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Matching Numbers: 1970 Porsche 911T
This seems like a reasonable deal for anyone seeking an air-cooled 911 project. Wow, did I actually just say those words? It’s an interesting world we’re in these days, as more and more long-hood Porsche projects that pop up… more»
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Package Deal – Stash of Chevrolet Camaros
Package deals are hard to consummate because it assumes a buyer is out there that wants all of it. In this case its four Chevrolet Camaros from 1969 and 1971. Plus, what appears to be a garage full of… more»
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Running Project: 1972 Buick Skylark
From its transformation into a mid-size car in 1964, the Buick Skylark was the GM division’s top-line intermediate through 1972 (except for the Gran Sport). The styling of the 1968-69 models got a little wild, but was toned down… more»
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3,780 Miles? 1968 Ford Mustang GT
It always makes project cars more interesting when there’s a good history lesson involved, and this 1968 Ford Mustang GT apparently traveled fewer than 4,000 miles before a rollover accident took it off the road sometime between the years… more»
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Split Window Custom Project: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
We’ve seen some beautiful customized ‘Vettes from all eras here at Barn Finds in the past, and if someone with the right vision and skill set gets a hold of this 1979 Chevrolet Corvette here on eBay, it might… more»
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428 Cobra Jet: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
It is sometimes said that some classics are more equal than others. Of course, any First Generation Mustang is special, but this 1969 Mach 1 pushes the boat out. That’s because its engine bay houses the 428 Cobra Jet… more»
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Surprisingly Solid: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
Rust can be a major drama, and sometimes the issues we see on the surface are the tip of the iceberg. However, such isn’t the case with this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. Its shortcomings are external and clearly visible, with… more»
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Cheap Hatchback: 1978 Ford Mustang II
The original Ford Mustang was a major hit from 1964 to 1966. And led a whole movement toward sporty small cars (“pony cars”). But the vehicles were getting bigger, and sales were dropping, so the car was reinvented in… more»
