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Original 390 V8: 1970 AMC Javelin SST

The AMC Javelin SST is the hidden hero of the classic world. With the right engine under the hood, it can match more popular models like the Mustang, Camaro, or Chevelle, but it has failed to generate the same… more»

Straight-Six Project: 1970 Ford Maverick

$2,000 in 1970 was the equivalent of a little over $15,000 today. You can’t get much of a vehicle for $15,000 anymore, especially a four-wheel vehicle that’s street-legal. This 1970 Ford Maverick would have been a shade over $2,000… more»

Parts Car Skeleton: 1968 Dodge Charger

The second-generation Dodge Charger was one of Chrysler’s hottest cars in the 1960s. From 1968 through 1970, nearly 225,000 copies rolled off the assembly line. The tunnel-roof styling, hidden headlights, and available muscle power helped put the Dodge Boys… more»

Vintage Hot Rod! 1926 Ford Model T

Faux patina lovers:  eat your heart out, because this Model T is the real deal. According to the seller, this 1926 Ford Model T hot rod in Tullahoma, Tennessee was built, more-or-less like you see it here, in the… more»

Needs Finishing: 1968 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

The Jaguar E-Type is one of the most beautiful cars ever created, and it developed a reputation for three things. The first was its stunning appearance. The second was its ability to make the best use of what many… more»

One Time Killer Deal? 1953 GMC 100

A half-ton, short-bed 1953 GMC pickup truck? Definitely popular! And this example is wearing the de rigueur faded look and it’s not faked, it’s actually real. This truck is a sort of driver/sort of project so let’s look it… more»

1969 Buick GS Convertible Needs It All

“Looks pretty good from the passenger’s side.” That’s what you’ll say if you check out this 1969 Buick GS 400 convertible, available in Tyngsboro, MA and sold here on eBay. It’s priced at a low $7,401, but the reserve… more»

Plastic Fantastic: 1967 Piranha

ugh Ok, I am going to bust my 400-word limit here, because this car is just too interesting. Here on craigslist, covered for the second time at Barn Finds, is a 1967 Piranha, with an asking price of $150,000…. more»

Estate Find: 1952 Hudson Hornet Convertible

Hudson was on a long slow production slide for years well before WWII began, losing the competition for buyers to Ford and FM. But it still achieved a few moments of glory in the early 1950s when the Hornet… more»

Used and Abused: 1953 Mercury Monterey Hardtop

When a seller uses the term “used and might of been abused just a little” in their classic car advertisement, you know you are dealing with a car requiring plenty of TLC. Such is the case with this 1953… more»

No Reserve: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The previous owner of this 1971 Corvette Convertible used the classic as a daily driver for years before parking it in a shed. It is unclear how long it hibernated, but I believe the duration could be measured in… more»

440 V8 Swap: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

Plymouth’s pony car, the Barracuda, was redesigned for 1970 and the public response was enthusiastic. At nearly 50,000 copies, sales were up by nearly half from the year before. But most people opted for some sort of V8 power,… more»

Utility Bed: 1953 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton Pickup

In 1927, GM formed its “Art and Color” design studio, derided for years as “the beauty parlor”. It took at least five years for the studio to gain traction and respectability inside GM. The point of the concentrated design… more»

Put Out To Pasture: 1976 Ford Bronco

Hard to believe, a first-gen 1976 Ford Bronco that has been literally reduced to yard art. Popular, today, beyond one’s wildest dreams, and with corresponding, stratospheric trading prices, it’s difficult to fathom that this most desirable early, and primitive,… more»

Hurricane Victim: 1963 Pontiac LeMans Convertible

I’ve got to start by thanking the seller for being upfront about his honest representation of this 1963 Pontiac LeMans Convertible and stating right off the bat that the car had an encounter with Hurricane Ian back in September. … more»

Parts Car Prospect? 1956 Continental Mark II

It hurts a bit to see an esteemed automobile like this 1956 Continental Mark II reduced to such deplorable condition. Time the avenger! It happens to them all eventually if steps aren’t taken to preserve and protect. The seller… more»

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