Sometimes a single photo can tell much of the story about a classic car. That appears to be the case with this 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T. This shot reveals a vehicle that would have offered exciting performance potential when… more»
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Stored 32 Years: 1974 Datsun 260Z
The 260Z is the sometimes-forgotten evolution of the original Datsun 240Z, a popular Japanese sports car. It was produced for only 18 months in 1973-74 before being replaced by the 280Z. They can usually be identified because of their… more»
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Former Race Car: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevy Corvette got off to a rocky start, selling just 300 cars in 1953, its first year. When just 700 units were built in 1955, it looked like the sports car might be doomed. But a restyle in… more»
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Upscale El Camino? 1985 Lincoln Mark VII
Among the numerous automotive trends that seem to just take a life of their own, converting vehicles into an El Camino-style arrangement (or a flower car, for you sophisticated types) is one of the more ambitious backyard hack-jobs I’ve… more»
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Badlands Field Find: 1973 AMC Javelin
American Motors got into the highly competitive pony car space with the Javelin in 1968. To a lesser extent, the new AMX was a player, too, but it was more of a GT-style car, a Javelin with 2-seats and… more»
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Bronzed Big-Block: 1966 Pontiac Tempest 455
Before the GTO was introduced in 1964, putting Pontiac solidly on the performance-car map, the economical Tempest could actually be specified with options that gave it a higher output than the Corvette. This 1966 Tempest looks a bit plain… more»
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396-Powered 1982 Chevrolet El Camino
Things, automotive-wise, were looking shaky in the ’80s. A lingering recession at the start of the decade, and another oil embargo in ’79 compounded problems already brought about by stringent emission control regs, CAFE standards, and growing Asian competition…. more»
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1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS Project
The Chevy Camaro was in its second year in 1968, the Bow-Tie Brigade’s competitor to the successful Ford Mustang. The car was a big seller, with more than 235,000 copies delivered that year. This ’68 Camaro is said to… more»
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No Reserve 1969 Pontiac Le Mans Barn Find
If I was a car buyer in 1969, it would have been hard to decide if I wanted a Ram Air IV Trans Am, Camaro Z28, Hemi Charger or Boss 429. Someone bought this 1969 Pontiac LeMans and the… more»
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Older Restoration: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
The Plymouth Road Runner was the budget muscle car sensation of the late 1960s. It was still popular in 1970 when this first-generation coupe was built, which now wears an older restoration that needs to be revisited. It has… more»
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1963 Buick Special Convertible Barn Find
Buy a 1963 Buick Special convertible and you’ll get a ’62 Special hardtop forest find, such a deal! Not so fast though, obviously this dynamic duo has some issues so let’s take a look and see what “Buy One,… more»
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One Family Owned: 1967 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback
When a family has owned a car since new, and more than five decades have elapsed since they drove it off the showroom floor, the decision to sell must be a difficult one. That is the case with this… more»
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Project Or Parts? 1968 Dodge Charger 383
We’ve seen some pretty sorry cars brought back from the edge over the years here at Barn Finds, but you have to wonder whether that will be the case with this 1968 Dodge Charger. Time has not been kind… more»
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High Roller: 1975 Dodge W100 4×4
This 1975 Dodge W100 4×4 is a high roller but not as in a big, jangling, loose-on-the-wrist Rolex watch and a gold pinkie ring-wearing gambler. This truck needs an engine so it’s a roller and being a 4WD it’s… more»
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Rare Citroen DS21 Rescued From A California Junkyard
This project is unusual, both because of the rarely seen car—a 1970 Citroën DS21—and the way in which it was acquired. Could it be a 6,500-mile original? The car is listed here on Craigslist in St. Paul, Oregon, with… more»
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390/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
UPDATE 01/13/2021: It seems that the owner of this 1969 Mustang Mach 1 had no success with his prior listing, so he has chosen to roll the dice a second time. His previous attempt resulted in forty-three bids pushing… more»
