For its first three years, the Chevy Corvette didn’t excite the sports car-buying public. With 300 built in 1953, 3,640 in 1954, and 700 in 1955, the auto almost became extinct. Fortunately, there was enough faith in the car… more»
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Real Rag Top! 1954 Mercury Monterey
We’ve covered a lot of 1954 Mercury Monterey “Sun Valley” editions, you know, the one with the plexiglass roof panel, but this is the first Monterey convertible that I have come across. And searching the Barn Finds library as… more»
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Citrus Green Roller! 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
Boasting a 12-bolt rear end and what look like Z28 stripes, this 1970 Chevrolet Camaro in Manahawkin, New Jersey might be a Z28, or maybe it picked up the Z28-only stripes and heavy duty rear end so long ago… more»
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Numbers-Matching: 1971 Dodge Challenger 340
Dodge was a latecomer to the “pony car” game, not jumping in until 1970 when Plymouth redid the Barracuda. It was popular at first, but demand fell off quickly as the decline in muscle cars spilled over to the… more»
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BF Auction: 1965 NSU Spider
Owning a classic car involves dedication and, quite often, sacrifice. Sometimes we must choose between one of life’s luxuries or spending that money on the project parked in our workshop. Some people are more successful in those endeavors and… more»
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Rolling Project: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The second-generation Chevy Camaro enjoyed a long run – 12 years, to be exact. They grew in popularity after their late delay in coming to market in 1970. But, by, 1981, the design was getting tired and new life… more»
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Good Bones? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
After launching the GTX in 1967 as an upscale performance car, Plymouth decided to go after the budget muscle car market in 1968. The Road Runner was a hit out of the gate, with its low price and gimmicky… more»
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Same Owner 59 Years: 1958 Buick Limited
The Limited Riviera was Buick’s contribution to celebrating General Motors’ 50th anniversary in business. It was a nameplate they hadn’t used since before World War II. It was a luxurious automobile that was more expensive than a Cadillac Series… more»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
