In the Fall of 1966, the Chevy Camaro became the first serious competitor to the insanely popular Ford Mustang “pony car.” And Chevrolet put a big dent in Ford’s sales by selling 221,000 copies of the new Camaro in… more»
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One Of 248! 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB
Known as a short-nose Berlinetta, this 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB is one of only 248 assembled at Maranello. It has a documented chain of custody/ownership and is considered, “A Worthy Ferrari Project; Ideal Candidate for Concours or Vintage Racing“…. more»
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No Reserve 1966 Ford Mustang 289 Coupe
UPDATE 03/04/22: We saw this 1966 Mustang Coupe cross our desks here at Barn Finds a few weeks ago, but it has appeared once again. The previous listing indicated that it sold for $15,100, but the owner has fallen… more»
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Snowed In: 1970 Ford Bronco
The seller of this 1970 Ford Bronco claims it’s been snowed in, but that it will be worth getting to if there’s a buyer willing to make the trek. It certainly looks like a good project, and even with… more»
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427 V8 Project: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevy’s sports car, the Corvette, was redesigned for 1968, taking on the “Mako Shark” persona in its styling. The changes were well-received, and customers would buy 25% more Corvettes in 1968 than the year before. The seller’s ‘Vette is… more»
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Period Hot Rod: 1930 Ford Model A Tudor
If you’re like me, you find something curiously attractive about old-school hot rods. They possess an indefinable quality, and maybe it is simply that they are individual and distinctive in an era when new car showrooms are brimming with… more»
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South Carolina Forest Find: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS 396
It is the eternal question that will receive different responses from enthusiasts, depending on their point of view; How far must a classic car deteriorate before we raise the white flag and consign it to life as a parts… more»
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Some Assembly Required: 1965 Sunbeam Tiger
Well, it could be cool if you have all of the parts and know-how to put it all back together again. And things get confusing as the car pictured above is a ’67 Alpine Shell and the ’65 Tiger… more»
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440 V8 Project: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T
From a slow start in 1966-67, sales of the Dodge Charger took off with the second-generation B-body intermediates of 1968-70. The R/T was the luxury/performance model with a 440 cubic inch V8 included as standard equipment. This ’69 edition… more»
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Parked in 1982: 1966 Austin Mini Moke
Sir Alec Issigonis was a man who thought outside the square. Acclaimed as the father of the original Mini, he turned his attention to a rugged and simple vehicle that he envisaged would have practical applications with the British… more»
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W72 400 4 Speed: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Project
Pontiac produced over 117,000 Trans Ams in 1979 out of 211,000 Firebirds that left the factory. The high performance engine option that year was the W72 400 cubic inch V8 engine that was manufactured in 1977 and stockpiled for… more»
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New Wood Woodie! 1950 Ford Country Squire
Ford introduced its first all-new post-war automobiles in 1949 and wood-bodied station wagons were still in the mix. But the amount of wood deployed was reduced and would be replaced 100% by wood paneling in 1952. For 1950, these… more»
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Monster Seagrave V12! 1951 Plymouth Suburban
The phrase “1950s Suburban” might call to mind idyllic planned neighborhoods, manicured lawns, and moms baking cookies, but this customized 1951 Plymouth Suburban in Murrieta, California downright savages that peaceful image. Its ripped away front clip, angry red 400+… more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1968 Dodge Super Bee
Dodge rolled out the Super Bee in 1968, its version of the Plymouth Road Runner, which became quite popular. Both automobiles were budget-minded muscle cars, but the Dodge version always sold in smaller numbers. This first-year Super Bee wears… more»
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440/4-Speed/Dana 60: 1972 Dodge Charger Rallye
Even in the early seventies, when skyrocketing insurance rates and fuel economy concerns were driving nails into the coffin of the muscle car, you’ve got to hand it to the Dodge boys for their efforts to do what they… more»
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1965 Chevrolet Impala 396 4-Speed Project
The 1965 model year was a banner one for Chevrolet. They became the first automobile manufacturer to build more than three million cars and trucks in a single 12-month period. The Impala contributed greatly to that performance, accounting for… more»
