A few weeks ago, I ran a car show down in Florida called the VW Beach Bash. Among the large field of mostly air-cooled models were a handful of later water-cooled entries, my favorite of which had to be… more»
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Parts Car Included: 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst Edition
Some manufacturers release limited edition vehicles with low production numbers by design. However, the 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst Edition achieved that status accidentally. The advertising for the model could best be described as haphazard, with the left hand not… more»
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Hoarder’s Garage Find: 1951 Jaguar Mark V
In 1948, Jaguar introduced its luxury model, the Mark V, alongside its new sports car, the XK120, at the London Motor Show. The XK120 was not quite ready for production but when both hit the market, the Mark V… more»
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Patina Project: 1951 Ford F2 Pickup
The concept of a Pickup functioning as a well-appointed daily driver only gained traction during the late 1960s. Although some manufacturers offered comfort options earlier, most buyers focused on whether their new workhorse could perform its required tasks adequately… more»
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Parked 38 Years: Cheap 1972 Plymouth Duster
The seller says that this 1972 Plymouth Duster only spent a dozen years on the road, or more accurately, that it has been parked since 1984. That’s a fair amount of rust for only a dozen years, but depending… more»
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Original Mint Green: 1976 BMW 2002
2002s are considered iconic among BMW fans and collectors. Produced between 1968 and 1976, they were part of the 02 series of compact “executive” cars built by Bavaria Motor Works using a shortened chassis of the New Class Sedans…. more»
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65k Mile 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model-J
Sitting in the arid suburbs of Las Vegas, is this 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix. The car is listed for sale here on Craigslist for $9,000. It is said to be a 65,000-mile example that is well-optioned and runs great…. more»
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Mom’s Car: 1968 Pontiac Tempest Garage Find
Pontiac joined the compact car scene in 1961 with the Tempest, which used a novel rear-mounted transaxle that afforded flat floorboards like the Chevy Corvair. In 1964, the Tempest grew to become a less innovative mid-size car, although it… more»
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Affordable 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
If your heart yearns for a 1968 Camaro Convertible with a V8/4-speed drivetrain, you generally need to brace for an outlay of $30,000 to find the clean car of your dreams. Perfection pushes that figure significantly higher, making our… more»
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PHS Documented: 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge
This 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge was originally painted Verdoro Green but is now white with a black interior. The car is a project and is listed for sale here on eBay. It is currently bid to $29,900 with 5… more»
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Stalled Restomod? 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
The Corvette nearly broke 10,000 units sold in 1959, which may have been Chevy’s original goal in introducing the sports car in 1953. Other than toning down the chrome that had been piled on in 1958, the cars were… more»
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Headers?! 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
When I do some research on how many 1968 Chevrolets, of all stripes, that we have covered on Barn Finds, the results seem endless. The bowtie had it all goin’ on in that year, full-size, Corvettes, Camaros, Novas, Chevelles,… more»
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Nice View From the Engine Bay: 1975 Porsche 911 Project
The iconic Porsche 911 changed the world of sports cars forever. While its predecessor, the 356, was popular in its own right, the 911 offered a more comfortable, powerful ride. In fact, Porsche was all about incremental increases in… more»
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WWII Veteran: 1941 Dodge WC12
With the war clouds of World War II forming, the United States quietly began building up our military for combat. A big part of that was trucks. The ability to move men and materiel from the factories to the… more»
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Build it Your Way: 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback
In their quest to create the First Generation Mustang of their dreams, one of the most significant challenges many enthusiasts face is locating a solid candidate that won’t consume thousands of dollars and countless hours in rust repairs. For… more»
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Parked For 40 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
The previous owner of this 1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe parked it on stands in this garage in 1982. After forty years of hibernation, the seller coaxed its engine to life, ready for a new home. It is a… more»
