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Little Bit of Everything! Huge Car Collection For Sale

Every so often, you run across a situation where a car aficionado is selling off his complete collection. In this case, we’re talking about an assortment of cars and trucks from the 1948s thru 1990 that add up to… more»

Desert Find: 1959 Cadillac Coupe De Ville

If you ever needed a demonstration of how a dry environment is conducive to preserving classic metal, you need to look no further than this 1959 Cadillac Coupe De Ville. The seller located this luxury vehicle languishing in a… more»

Running 1973 Dodge Charger Rallye Project

The 20th Century versions of the Dodge Charger probably saw their best years during third-generation production (1971-74). In 1973, the Charger had its best sales year by a wide margin, which was helped in part by some consolidation between… more»

Parked Since ’75: 1948 Ford F1 Barn Find

Under the clutter of this Dallas, Texas barn, there’s a 1948 Ford F1 that has been sitting since 1975. As you’ll see, it has been pulled out and dusted off in preparation for a new owner. It can be… more»

First In NASCAR: 1954 Hudson Hornet Garage Find

Hudson Motor Car Co. was the first automobile manufacturer to get involved in stock car racing when NASCAR was formed. The Hornet model dominated the sport in the early-1950s when drivers actually raced stock cars and won a bunch… more»

Poor Man’s Cobra? V8-Powered 1956 MGA Roadster

MGAs are pretty little British roadsters that have, well, somewhat underwhelming horsepower in stock form. For example, this 1956 model left Abingdon with all of 68 horsepower! The seller of this car started a conversion to a Chevy V-8… more»

No Reserve Donation: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro

OK, right off I know the listing claims this Camaro to be a ’72 model but it’s not, the grille, and more importantly, the VIN, tell us that it’s a ’71. The other point of interest is the fact… more»

AMX Package: 1974 AMC Javelin

The 1974 model was the end of the road for the AMC Javelin, which lasted from 1969 through 1974 and two styling generations.  Those in the know seem to think that AMC may have axed the Javelin due to… more»

Custom Mini-Hummer! Genco Mine Transport

Looking the part of a full-sized toy, this unique project could become the only V8-powered All-Wheel-Drive vehicle in your neighborhood (in the world?) using the body of a Genco Mine Service transporter. The unfinished custom creation comes for sale… more»

Original 428 Cobra Jet: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Some classic car owners get dragged from pillar to post in their quest to return their beloved vehicle to its former glory. That seems to be the case for the owner of this 1970 Mustang Mach 1. It has… more»

Mexican Classic: 1976 Ford B100

Classic full-size station wagons, particularly those with the versatility of third-row seating, continue to perform well in the current market. However, there are alternatives for buyers to consider. They include vehicles like this 1976 Ford B100. These classics were… more»

Fairlady Import: 1969 Datsun 2000

In the late 1960s, Datsun was still a relative newcomer in the U.S., having become Nissan’s brand of choice in 1960. That included the Fairlady Z two-seat roadster that was badged as the Datsun 1500/1600/2000 based on the year… more»

Field Find Project: 1960 Chevrolet Brookwood

For 1958-60, the Brookwood was Chevy’s entry-level station wagon. They were available as 2-door models which would also serve as the basis for the new El Camino “gentlemen’s” pickup. This 1960 edition has been sitting out in a field… more»

Triple Carburetor 348? 1959 Chevrolet Impala

I went looking for Barn Finds coverage of four-door ’59 Impalas and found only one and that was back in 2014 – and that car was submerged in a pond. The two-door hardtops are all over the place and… more»

Salvage Yard Find: 1956 Citroen Traction Avante

Just the other day, I added a post that focused on the 1935 Audi 225 Cabriolet, a notable car for combining front-wheel drive with a six-cylinder engine. The novelty of a front-wheel-drive layout wasn’t unique to the Audi, as… more»

Drop-Top Project: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette

The second-generation Corvette (also known as C2) ran between 1963-67 and brought with it the Sting Ray surname. A 300hp 327 cubic inch V8 would be the standard engine for 1966 which we assume is under the hood of… more»

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