As a Corvair owner of almost 20 years, I can say that the number of Ralph Nader comments I’ve had to endure have dropped off significantly as of late. Does that mean that it’s safe to own a Porsche… more»
Project Cars
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Forgotten Fixed Head Coupe: 1972 Jaguar E-Type
The road to hell is paved with good intentions, a phrase that carries particular weight in the collector car community. The meaning of this phrase basically boils down to the fact that good intentions are meaningless without a supporting… more»
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5-Speed Project: 1991 Ford Mustang Convertible
Life getting away from us can have myriad impacts. We see our friends less often, we find it difficult to create opportunities for exercise. The project car almost inevitably gets put on ice. The seller of this 1991 Ford… more»
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Vintage Cayo Camper Included! 1970 Chevrolet Custom C20
As part of the C/K Series, the Chevrolet C20 began production in 1960. It was a ¾-ton pickup, while the C10 was the ½-ton variant. A prior owner decided to add a camper to the pickup, and chose one… more»
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Weekend Warrior? 1969 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
The Chevy Corvair went out not with a bang, but a whimper, in 1969. Demand had been falling since Ralph Nader took the car to task in the middle of the decade in his book, Unsafe at Any Speed…. more»
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Shorty Storage Unit: 1992 Dodge Ram Van
Long-running model generations are one of the more entertaining aspects of our hobby. You see the same design over and over again and eventually realize you’re not looking at a vehicle that hails from the late 1970s but is… more»
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Just Add Paint! 1981 Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevrolet Camaro’s second-generation enjoyed a successful run across 12 model years (1970-1981). That was longer than any other generation, though the third was close at 11 years. By 1981, the design was getting tired, and nothing much changed… more»
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Possible V8 Upgrade: 1931 Ford Model A
Some project candidates offer buyers several choices when contemplating their build. Such is the case with this 1931 Ford Model A. It is only missing a couple of minor parts, making it a prime candidate for a faithful restoration…. more»
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1965 International C1200 345 V8 4-Speed
I know we have a few International truck experts in the Barn Finds family of readers, and I hope you can help to positively identify this one. The seller has it listed as a 1965 International C1200, but from… more»
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Fallen Giant: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE
How do you assign value to a car that could be great but is very, very much removed from greatness? The W114 chassis sedans with their thundering V8s put the company on the map for building high-powered sedans that… more»
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Just Finished: 1967 Shelby Cobra Replica
Some builds are all about the journey. Others land right at that interesting in-between point, mostly done, but still open to interpretation. That’s exactly where this 1967 Shelby Cobra replica sits. Listed on eBay out of Littleton, Colorado, it’s… more»
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Solid Micro Project: 1956 BMW Isetta 300 Bubble Window
Some cars manage to be cool without even trying. Enthusiasts agree that classics like the First Generation Mustang, the Chevelle SS 396, and the Plymouth ‘Cuda achieve that status while barely raising a sweat. Although this 1956 BMW Isetta… more»
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Solid Body and Frame: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet’s C1 Corvette endured a faltering start, with the company contemplating discontinuing the badge at the end of 1955. However, the company dug in for the long haul, and the situation had improved markedly by the time our feature… more»
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994 Original Miles: 1981 DMC DeLorean
Some cars are an immediate hit. They sell in exceptional numbers, returning a healthy profit to the manufacturer, paving the way for bigger and better things. Then there is the DMC DeLorean. It faced a perfect storm of issues… more»
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1972 Chevrolet Rally Nova + Parts Car
Project Novas tend to come in all shapes and stages, but occasionally a package deal shows up that offers more than just a starting point. This listing on eBay includes a 1972 Chevrolet Nova roller along with a 1971… more»
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Future V8 Wagon? $400 1972 Ford Pinto Roller
The Pinto was Ford’s entry in the subcompact space, designed to do battle with the VW Beetle, Japanese imports, and the domestic competition that was brewing in 1971. More than three million copies were built before and including 1980,… more»
