By 1971, the clock was ticking on the American muscle car. Rising fuel and insurance costs began to take their toll, and the specter of tightening emission regulations virtually sealed their fate. By the mid-1970s, genuine high-performance models seemed… more»
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Custom Sedan Delivery: 1984 Ford Mustang GT
If any of you are into old racing cars of any denomination, you likely know of the one-off Ferrari 250 GT SWB called “The Breadvan” for its iconic rear bodywork that gives it small storage compartment between its massive… more»
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Bargain Supercar: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
For a few years now, I have been telling myself I need to buy a C4-generation Corvette ZR-1. The reasoning is simple: this is a legitimate 1990s supercar that you can still get for (relative) pocket change when compared… more»
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Air-Cooled Art Car: 1972 Porsche 911 Targa
I have to admit, I don’t quite know what’s going on here. This 1972 Porsche 911 Targa is described – well, poorly, but it seems as if the seller intended for this car to become an art installation versus… more»
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Parts Car Included! 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner
Before there was a Ford with a retractable hardtop, there was a Ford with an acrylic panel on the roof to help let the sunshine in. From 1954 through 1956 it would be the Skyliner, as either a Crestline… more»
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Trailer Queen: 1969 Chevrolet Impala
From its introduction as a special edition in 1958, the Impala would go to be one of Chevy’s best-selling automobiles. The fifth generation may have been the most popular, built from 1965-70 with styling updates each year to keep… more»
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Rolling Project: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda
Chrysler rejuvenated its position in the “pony car” market in 1970 by giving the Plymouth Barracuda a platform of its own instead of being an extension of the Valiant compact. The car would share that body with the newcomer,… more»
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A Trio of 1960s Ford Thunderbirds
In 1958, Ford changed strategies with its Thunderbird. Rather than continuing as a 2-seat personal luxury car from 1955-57, the T-Bird would morph into a 4-seater. And success was in the numbers: production increased from 53,000 to 198,000 in… more»
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Front-Wheel-Drive Project: 1968 Cadillac Eldorado
In 1967, the Cadillac Eldorado was the second car in so many years to be introduced by General Motors with front-wheel-drive. The year before, Oldsmobile debuted the Toronado using the same platform and FWD. Year-over-year, changes to the Eldorado… more»
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All Logbooks Since New: 1974 Cessna 172M Skyhawk II
Anyone who has owned multiple car projects at one time understands how easy it is to grab a few parts cars, maybe a decent donor car, and crates full of parts for a deserving restoration candidate without thinking about… more»
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Not Your Typical Moab 4×4: 1971 Ford F100
When someone mentions “Moab” and “4×4” in the same sentence, your first thought is probably “Jeep” or “Bronco” or something along those lines. Well, in this case, it is a 1971 Ford F100! These 5th generation Ford pickups have… more»
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Same Owner 40 Years: 1950 Chevrolet 3100
The “3100” panel delivery was part of the Advance-Design Series of light and medium-duty trucks. The series was one of Chevrolet’s first major redesign after World War II. Replacing the AK Series, the trucks were in production from 1947… more»
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One Owner: 1968 Fiat 600
After fifty-four years with the same owner, change is in the wind for this 1968 Fiat 600. It has belonged to the seller’s grandparents since the day it drove off the showroom floor, but it needs a new home… more»
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Former Race Car: 1965 Plymouth Satellite
Plymouth introduced the Satellite in 1965 as its top-level mid-size model. It was based on the B-body platform that was also used by the Belvedere. In its first year, the car was only available as a 2-door hardtop and… more»
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Repeat Ragtop: 1948 Studebaker Champion
An old Studebaker convertible, like this 1948 Champion, is always going to be an attention getter. But what really caught my attention is the fact that this car has graced Barn Finds‘ web pages before. We actually had it… more»
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1 of 160: 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350
By all accounts, the 1970 model year was the pinnacle of the muscle car movement. The insurance companies had wised up to these factory-built race cars and the Feds were about to bear down on air pollution created by… more»
