Was there a better way to “See the USA in Your Chevrolet” than in a 1955 Bel Air? Apparently, 800,000 buyers thought not did because that’s how many rolled off the assembly line in the first of what would… more»
Project Cars
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One of a Kind? 1962 Pontiac Tempest Pickup
The Tempest was Pontiac’s first foray into the compact car market in 1961, sharing GM’s new unibody Y-platform with Buick and Oldsmobile. It was an innovative design using the “Trophy-4” four-cylinder engine (half a V8) and a flexible drive… more»
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Buried Alive! 1976 Chevrolet LUV
Just as Ford had partnered with Mazda for an imported compact truck – the Courier – in the 1970s, Chevrolet executed a similar move with Isuzu, creating the LUV for the U.S. market (and others). An acronym for “light… more»
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Many New Parts: 1959 MG MGA Roadster
One of the most significant challenges an owner can face when purchasing a project car is determining what parts they will require to return their new toy to its pristine best. The person who buys this 1959 MGA will… more»
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Unfinished Project: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1966 Corvette Convertible wouldn’t suit a buyer contemplating a faithful restoration in its current guise. However, it represents a stalled project that has generated plenty of interest. This is no surprise because C2 Corvettes remain one of the… more»
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Original And Complete! 1974 Triumph TR6
Along with the Sunbeam Alpine/Tiger, the TR6 is one of my favorite sportscars. We’re talking just skin deep here because I’m only considering the design and appearance. Yeah, I know, pretty weak for a car guy but like many,… more»
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383 4V + SE Package: 1969 Dodge Charger
UPDATE 04/21/2022: We’ve recently seen a few classics appear on our desks at Barn Finds where the vehicle has failed to sell, or the winning bidder has pulled out of the sale after the auction ended. The latter scenario… more»
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Project Car: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
UPDATE 04/21/2022: The owner of this 1963 Avanti has learned the meaning of frustration. They previously completed what appeared to be a successful auction, only for the winning bidder to back out at the last moment. Therefore, they have… more»
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No Reserve Real Deal: 1969 Pontiac GTO
In considering all of the participants of the second generation (’68-’72) Pontiac GTO I’d have to save my favorite is the ’69 edition such as our subject car. Why? Like most things that involve styling it’s subjective, maybe a… more»
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Rolling Shell Project: 1989 BMW M3
The world of modern collector cars shows no sign of slowing down, as hulks like this classic 1989 BMW M3 go to show. This one is sitting on eBay with bids over $12,000 already with the reserve unmet. There… more»
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Dune Buggy Project: 1969 Meyers Manx Tow’d
From 1964 to 1971, Californian Bruce Meyers and his company produced a variety of on- and off-road vehicles for recreational use. More commonly known as “dune buggies,” Meyers’ most well-known version was the Manx which could be licensed for… more»
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Gentleman’s Pickup: 1969 Ford Ranchero 500
Ford introduced the Ranchero in 1957 as a utility coupe aka “gentleman’s pickup.” It was based on a full-size Fairlane 2-door wagon for the first three years, switching to the compact Falcon for another six before settling in as… more»
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Saved From The Crusher: 1940s Ford 9N Tractor
This tractor is a little tough to nail down the date for when it was made. The seller doesn’t show any numbers but they refer to it as a 1939 to 1942 Ford 9N. They have it listed here… more»
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Project Pony: 1976 Ford Pinto
This car has a missing letter “O” and that’s the least of its problems. It’s original, like a time capsule that was left inside of a sealed ziploc in Puerto Rico for three decades which is a shame. This… more»
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Real Deal Roller? 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396
Chevrolet’s new mid-size car, the Chevelle, debuted in 1964. With it came the utility coupe El Camino which was based on the Chevelle’s 2-door station wagon platform. So, it was natural that when the Chevelle would add a performance… more»
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400 Tri-Power?1968 Pontiac Firebird
I’m probably more familiar with Chevrolets than I am with Pontiacs but I genuinely prefer first-gen Firebirds to Camaros for the simple fact that there are many fewer encountered. Sometimes it seems that there are more first-gen Camaros in… more»
