More than any American car, the Corvette leads people to assume that owners buy them to make a statement. Opinions on what that statement is, however, vary from “mid-life crisis” to “toy I always wanted” to “accessory that attracts… more»
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Mini Truck Oddball: 1957 Ford Anglia
The Ford Anglia was a small British sedan that was built between 1939-67 and sold nearly 1.6 million copies. It had several iterations, including the 100E model from the 1950s. While the seller says this is a 1950 Ford… more»
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Ugly Duckling: 1971 Pontiac Formula 400
Here is an interesting project car located in Spokane, Washington. It is a 1971 Pontiac Formula 400 that is not running and the interior has been removed. The initial body work is said to have been completed and the… more»
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Parked in ’92: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
This 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible last saw active service nearly three decades ago. It is a solid and largely complete classic that would make a rewarding restoration project for its next owner. Its rust issues are minimal, while its… more»
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1972 Chevrolet Chevelle “Heavy Chevy” 402 V8 Project
Who remembers the Heavy Chevy Chevelle, something of a budget-minded SS 396 that was produced during the 1971-72 model years? It carried its own graphics, but unlike the Super Sport, it could be had with almost any V8 sold… more»
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Running Project: 1969 Dodge Charger SE
Market reaction to the new Dodge Charger in 1966-67 was mixed. But when Chrysler’s B-bodied cars got redesigned for 1968, sales took off, rising from 17,000 to 92,000 units. The 1969 model year was almost as popular and would… more»
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White Elephant? 1937 Chevrolet Panel Truck
Yet another old panel truck is what I thought when I read the brief description for this 1937 Chevrolet example. Then, I reviewed the images and thought, isn’t that quaint-looking! So, real or “patinaed”? Hard to say with certainty… more»
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Road Ready High-Rider: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 4×4
When Chevrolet was developing the Third Generation Camaro, they placed a lot of emphasis on aerodynamic efficiency. They desired to produce a classic car that was low and sleek and cut through the air cleanly. This 1987 Camaro IROC-Z… more»
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71 Tons of Docs! 1971 Dodge Charger R/T
The Internet tells us commas can save lives, and the listing for this 1971 Dodge Charger R/T here on eBay includes some non life-threatening stream-of-consciousness text including “71 Tons of documentation.” Of course even “tons of documentation” would be… more»
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One Family Car: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
The Road Runner debuted in 1968 as a budget-minded muscle car, based on the mid-size Plymouth Belvedere platform. Chrysler worked a deal with Warner Bros. for the Road Runner and Coyote likenesses and had a horn developed that would… more»
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The Best Kit You Could Buy? 1970 Amante GT
What you see in this photo is a 1970 Amante GT, a fiberglass custom created during the heyday of the kit car craze. This example is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and advertised here on Facebook Marketplace for $3,250. Many… more»
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GTO Clone Project: 1971 Pontiac LeMans
At first, the LeMans was a trim upgrade on the Pontiac Tempest before becoming a series of its own in 1964, the same year the GTO was born. Third-generation models were built from 1968-72 and would be the nameplate’s… more»
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351/4-Speed: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
We see plenty of project cars come across our desks here at Barn Finds, and some show more promise than others. This 1970 Mustang Mach 1 could rate as one of the better ones. It is an essentially rust-free… more»
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Owned By Frank Sinatra? 1972 Chevrolet El Camino
Chevrolet followed Ford into the “gentlemen’s pickup” market in 1959 with the introduction of the El Camino. For 1959-60, it was based on the full-size Chevy, was then disappeared only to return in 1964 as part of the new… more»
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Deceiving Looks? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
You all know the old adage, “Don’t judge a book by its cover”, right? Well, that’s the case with this 1969 Plymouth – upon my first view I thought, that’s not a Road Runner, it’s a Satellite. Is it,… more»
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No Reserve: Mystery 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
You have to give the owner of this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 full credit for his honesty. He purchased this car as part of a package deal from a collector, but it was a forced purchase because he… more»
