I always thought that “Jimmy” was an unusual name for GMC’s version of Chevrolet’s K5 Blazer. I guess it works better than calling it a “GMC Jim”, though I suppose if it had been offered with a big-block engine,… more»
Project Cars
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Cheap Gullwing? 1973 Bradley GT II
The GT was perhaps the best-known kit car built by the troubled Bradley Automotive back in its heyday during the 1970s. Most, if not all, were fiberglass bodies attached to a VW Beetle chassis and engine. This example is… more»
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Massive Price Drop: 1941 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet
UPDATE: 03/02/2023: Sometimes, a seller needs to bite the bullet when listing a classic and be prepared to drop their price if they don’t succeed on their first attempt. That appears to be the case with this 1941 Lincoln… more»
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1 Of 3? Kanzler Coupe Project
We never know what to expect at Barn Finds when checking our tips tab, but recently reader Roger spotted something I’d never heard of before, although I’m guessing maybe a few of our readers probably have. Before your eyes… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda
The second generation Plymouth Barracuda debuted with the 1967 model, with an all-new exterior design but still built on Chrysler’s A-Body and still sharing many of the same parts as the Valiant. But the refreshed design offered a sleeker… more»
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Step-Van Project: 1963 GMC P20
The GMC Value-Van was a badge-engineered version of the Chevrolet Step-Van, a multi-stop truck built by General Motors for 60 years (1940-99). These were great to load up with all kinds of parts and parcels and drop them off… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1984 Porsche 944
As the 1970s drew to a close, Porsche had plans to replace its iconic rear-engined 911 range with a selection of front-engined models. History shows that although the new models made it to market, buyer feedback motivated the company… more»
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Unfinished Restomod: 1946 Chevrolet COE
The Chevrolet AK-Series COE (Cab-Over-Engine) trucks were workhorses back when this hauler was built after World War II. If you Google photos of these things, you’ll find more examples of modified customs as opposed to original trucks as most… more»
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Hidden for Years: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
The time frame is unclear, but the seller indicates this 1967 Mustang Fastback has spent years in storage. It was their father’s pride and joy, but it hadn’t seen the light of day since he passed away. They feel… more»
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BF Auction: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
After spending decades in the wilderness, later examples of the C3 Corvette are gaining traction in the classic market. There are many reasons for the change, from the recognition of those cars as comfortable and accomplished tourers to a… more»
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Stored 40 Years: 1974 BMW 2002 Tii
One of BMW’s most successful automobiles was the 1960s and 1970s 2002 Series. It was a sporty, smaller touring car that was powered by a 2-liter inline-4. One version was the Tii which was fuel-injected while other variants were… more»
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Backyard Project Car: 1985 Buick Regal T-Type
The seller claims that buying a black Buick Regal T-Type is the fastest path toward creating a GNX clone. I have to admit, I never thought much about the color, but he’s right: starting with a black Regal gets… more»
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Champagne Yellow Project: 1962 Porsche 356
Are we looking at a potentially very good deal here? This is a 1962 Porsche 356 in claimed project-grade condition, but it certainly looks like it’s very close to being a road-going driver given the way it’s presented here…. more»
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Family Owned Since ’77: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
Sometimes, even long-term family ownership can’t save a car from the clutches of abandonment. We oftentimes associate a car that has remained with the same family for eons as somehow protected from getting heaved into the backyard and forgotten… more»
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Three Wheelin: 1964 Casalini David Motofurgoni
In 1939, Casalini S.R.I. was founded in Piacenza, Italy, making pasta machines. Little is known of its early history, but by the 1950s, it was making parts for scooters and mopeds. In 1954, Casalini introduced its first scooter with… more»
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Rarer Than Hen’s Teeth: 1937 and 1938 Ford Phaetons
Just like in the rise of man, there have been a number of evolutionary dead ends in automotive body styles. One of those is the phaeton. Phaetons were open four-door vehicles that used side curtains instead of roll-up windows. … more»
