Ford could do no wrong in the mid-1960s with the introduction of the new Mustang. The peak year was 1966, when 607,000 of the new “pony cars” found homes. Yet there was one rare body style in those numbers… more»
Project Cars
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Only 23,882 Miles! 1980 Mercury Bobcat 4-Speed
Ford was on their color naming game in this era, as they referred to this burgundy over orange 1980 Mercury Bobcat 3-Door Runabout as being “Dark Cordovan Metallic over Bright Bittersweet”. The passenger door appears a shade darker, and… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
In 1969, the Chevy Chevelle was still a strong seller in its sixth model year. And the most popular series and body style was the Malibu Sport Coupe. The seller’s example was built like many others: 350 cubic inch… more»
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Rare Gold Nugget Special: 1968 Ford Mustang
If you’re hunting for a Mustang with true regional history and rarity, this 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe may be worth its weight in gold, literally. Offered as a project here on craigslist, this is a genuine “Gold Nugget Special,”… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1973 Porsche 914 2.0
This 1973 Porsche 914 2.0 was supposedly a runner when it was parked many years ago, but it may not matter much based on the current condition. The later 2.0L cars are generally desirable for their improved performance over… more»
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Cheap Woodie: 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible
The 1980s Chrysler LeBaron was a K-car variant using front-wheel drive as the company was trying to become relevant again. That included a Town & Country wagon with “wood” paneling (as a nod to yesteryear). But in a unique… more»
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Turbo Sports Roof: 1991 Toyota Supra
Toyota has always reserved its Supra model for drivers who liked the idea of a performance model that could also do grand touring duty. It’s not unlike the Porsche 928 in many ways, which did a similar job of… more»
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DIY Project: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile added a personal luxury car to its portfolio in 1966. The Tornado was based on the Buick Riviera, which arrived three years earlier, but with one important distinction: front-wheel-drive. The Riviera used rear-wheel drive, like everything else built… more»
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Neighbor’s Mother’s Car: 1987 Cadillac Cimarron
The seller has this Glacier Blue Cadillac Cimarron, easily one of the most-favorite and popular cars here on Barn Finds (Hello? Is this thing on?), listed as a 1983 model year. The grille is clearly from the 1987+ update… more»
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BF Auction: 1977 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne
Up for auction is this 1977 K5 Blazer Cheyenne with a 350ci V8, 4-speed manual transmission, and 4WD transfer case. Some say that the car you drive says a lot about you. If that’s true, then the original owner… more»
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LS5 Time Capsule: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 454
This 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, finished in its original War Bonnet Yellow, is a project car with a lot of appeal. The seller states it has 86,000 miles and a clean title, offered here on eBay. Located in the United… more»
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1970 Dodge Charger R/T 440 Project
This 1970 Dodge Charger R/T has a sad story, and it has nothing to do with the car, just the circumstances surrounding it. It seems the owner brought this one to a shop for a complete restoration last year,… more»
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1 Of 50? 1975 Cadillac Castilian Estate Wagon
Before the Minivan took the nation by storm in the mid-eighties, station wagons were king of the road when it came to transporting large families around town, or across the country when it was time for a vacation. Surprisingly,… more»
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21k Miles With Leather: 2000 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Pontiac’s Formula brought unique styling to the fourth-generation Firebird. Muscular and less flamboyant than the Trans Am, the Formula might pass for a V6 to novices, but the high-powered LS1 will surprise anyone testing that mistake. This one needs… more»
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Pair of Hide-Away Hardtops: 1959 Ford Skyliner
1950s automobiles were sometimes known for their gimmicks. Perhaps the most famous was the 1957-59 Ford Skyliner with a retractable roof marketed as the Hide-Away Hardtop. It used a complicated series of wires and gadgets to make the top… more»
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Built 360 V8 Project: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
The Plymouth Barracuda shed its Valiant roots in 1970, receiving a fresh E-body platform that was also shared with Dodge’s new Challenger. Sales would increase by 50%, but the resurgence was short-lived and demand quickly trickled away. The seller… more»
