Many enthusiasts believe that the 1972 model year marked the last for the C3 Corvette as a genuine sports car. It was the final year where Chevrolet offered the ‘Vette with chrome bumpers at either end, with 1973 offerings… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
It isn’t unusual for us to see unfinished projects here at Barn Finds, but this 1968 Chevelle SS 396 has reached the point where the finish line is in sight. It needs someone to complete the work that will… more»
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Running Patina Project: 1968 Dodge Coronet
Dodge got a lot of mileage out of the Coronet nameplate, applying it across seven generations of automobiles from 1949-76. Between 1965 and the end of the line, the Coronet was on the same mid-size platform as the Plymouth… more»
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GTV 2000 America? 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta
The listing for this 1979 Alfa Romeo is a bit confusing as the title refers to this car as a Spider but it’s really an Alfetta, and that is noted further down in the listing. But there is some… more»
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Off the Road Since ’93: 1968 Chevrolet Nova
To better compete in the emerging compact car segment, Chevrolet rolled out the Chevy II in the Fall of 1961. It was a “conventional” adversary compared to their Corvair, which had a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. The Chevy II would… more»
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Originally Yellow: 1973 Porsche 911 Targa Project
This 1973 Porsche 911 Targa captures perfectly what happens with cars in those intervening years they become just used up classics. Of course, there was a time when almost any Targa-topped 911 was considered disposable, especially after it had… more»
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1972 Plymouth Duster Sox and Martin Tribute
Sox & Martin was one of the most dominant teams in Funny Car and Super Stock racing in the 1960s and 1970s. Their association with Chrysler Corp. dated back to 1965. They found a lot of success with the… more»
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Forgotten Luxury: 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400SEL
It’s amazing how little time it takes for a car that was once the most complicated, luxury-loaded model you can buy to become a moldy, forgotten shell of its former self. This 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400SEL was the best of… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1973 Porsche 911
Few vehicles are as instantly recognizable as a Porsche 911, due in part to the fact that the styling has remained remarkably similar since the model’s initial launch in 1964. Nearly sixty years later, the recipe remains the same:… more»
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454-Powered 1973 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback
Though instantly recognizable as a VW Type 3, this wicked custom 1973 Volkswagen Type 3 in Deer Park, Texas features custom touches from front to back, not the least of which is the thumping Chevrolet 454 rat motor under… more»
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School Bus Yellow: 1979 International Scout II
Some vehicles stand the test of time and the International Harvester is one of those vehicles. It was produced from 1960 to 1980 and over 500,000 units were produced over its production run. This example is a 3rd generation… more»
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Fire Sale: 1979 Porsche 911 SC Targa
This 1979 Porsche 911 SC Targa looks like a solid project with just some minor fire damage to attend to. I’m not sure fire damage can ever be considered minor, but in the case of the seller’s car, it… more»
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One-Owner Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Just as the Pontiac GTO had been hugely successful a few years earlier, the Plymouth Road Runner would carve a similar path in the mid-size muscle car segment. The 1969 model run would be its most successful sales year… more»
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Desirable 5-Speed: 1972 Citroen SM 2.7L
The Citroen SM is one of those vehicles that is tantalizing to enthusiasts for completely obvious reasons. Yes, its looks are off-putting to some, but overall, this car has all the ingredients that help to explain why good men… more»
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Monte Carlo Yellow Duo: 1998 and 1997 Saab 900s
Two of something is not always automatically better than one, but it doesn’t necessarily hurt, either. And when you find two of a kind that happens to be quite rare, well – it gets even better. Now, that’s not… more»
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400/4-Speed: 1966 Pontiac GTO
It is a question that will ignite a spirited debate between enthusiasts. What was the first muscle car? While many people will put forward their own candidates with compelling arguments, the majority seem to believe that the honor falls… more»
