Some classic car projects can prove more attractive than others, and this 1973 Corvette has a lot of positive points. After a decade hidden in a shed, the owner has coaxed its big block back to life with a… more»
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37k Miles? 1979 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Short Bed
Can an automotive classic be classed as a family heirloom? That is the question posed by this 1979 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Short Bed. The Pickup has passed from father to son, remaining in the same family since the day… more»
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Big Barn Find: 1971 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
Chevrolet’s tagline for 1971 was, “You’ve changed, we’ve changed“. Really? Sounds like some Madison Avenue horse hockey to me. Yeah, they changed by bloating up the B-body (Caprice, Impala, BelAir, Biscayne) bestowing Cadillacesque lines and size upon their best-selling… more»
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Field Find: 1972 Plymouth Barracuda
Chrysler had high hopes for its “pony cars” in 1970. They gave the Plymouth Barracuda a new platform and a companion competitor, the new Dodge Challenger. Muscle cars were still in demand, which helped the revitalized Barracuda achieve a… more»
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360 V8 Volare: 1979 Plymouth Road Runner
Who can forget the original Plymouth Road Runner with its cartoon graphics and “Meep Meep” horn? They were some of the most potent muscle cars of the late 1960s and early 1970s. But interest in the genre soon waned… more»
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Numbers Matching Super: 1956 Porsche 356A
This 1956 Porsche 356A may have plenty of cosmetic faults, but the pedigree factor is through the roof. It’s a real-deal “Super” model with a numbers-matching 1600 engine. The car has a great story, having been purchased new in… more»
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PRICE CUT! Mink and Gold 1974 Stutz Blackhawk
UPDATE 4/12/2022 – Reader Pat L just let us know that the seller of this Stutz has significantly lowered their asking price. They were initially hoping for $47k, but have now dropped it to $29,500. Let us know down… more»
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1976 Pontiac Trans Am 455 4-Speed
While Ford, Dodge, and Chevrolet were gutting their muscle cars, Pontiac offered their 455 cubic inch V8 engine all the way through 1976. This engine was only offered with a Borg Warner T-10 4 speed transmission and a 3.23:1… more»
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Barn Find Z! 1972 Datsun 240Z
Dusty, somewhat rusty, and virtually untouched since 2003, this 1972 Datsun 240Z in Indianapolis, Indiana seeks a new owner right here at Barnfinds Classifieds. A well-crafted and detailed description reads like an honest reckoning of the car’s good and… more»
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It’ll Buff Out! 1968 Ford Mustang 390 S-Code
This! Yes, this is for sale. It’s supposed to be a 1968 Ford Mustang S-Code fastback (think Steve McQueen in Bullit) but it’s hard to discern much from what looks like a lump destined for a Nucor steel mill…. more»
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Garage Find: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am 400
The big news at Pontiac in ’73 was the introduction of the new Grand Am. A mid-sized A-body coupe or sedan it had a lot of internal competition between the LeMans/GTO and the Grand Prix. But the Grand Am’s… more»
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Numbers-Matching 440 V8: 1970 Plymouth GTX
Introduced in 1967, Plymouth GTX’s was something of a “Gentleman’s Muscle Car” in that it was more luxurious than the Road Runner which followed a year later. The letters in the name are said to stand for “Grand Touring… more»
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Parked 38 Years: 1971 Plymouth Duster
In 1970, Chrysler was looking to add some showroom excitement to its Valiant compact which was attracting mostly older buyers. Enter the Duster with a new body from the windshield back, providing a sporty fastback look to an economy… more»
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Driving Drop-Top Project: 1970 Ford XL Convertible
Full-size convertibles are great. If you happen to be on the taller side, they offer comfortable accommodation that isn’t available in their more petite counterparts. For those of us who don’t come anywhere near threatening six-foot, they’re still a… more»
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Blank Canvas: 1972 Plymouth Duster
While I admit a bias towards most classics wearing the blue-oval badge, I can’t help but admire the styling of the early Plymouth Dusters. Cars like this 1972 example look crisp and clean, making them an ideal candidate for… more»
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No Reserve: 1987 Buick Grand National
As the 1980s dawned, it seemed that the classic American muscle car was dead and buried. Some manufacturers were delving into the mystical world of fuel injection and electronic engine management on their V8 engines with limited success. Others… more»
