One of the most often cloned muscle cars is the 1970 Chevelle SS396 (or 454). One reason is there has been plenty of supply, with more than 300,000 Malibu Sport Coupes built that model year. The seller has not… more»
Project Cars
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Restorable Micro Car: 1956 Eshelman Sport Car
The Eshelman Sport Car was more toy than car, designed for two children to ride around at 15 mph thanks to a Briggs & Stratton engine. These were fun little machines and the number built is said to have… more»
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Original 396: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
This 1966 Impala SS might look tired, but it has some important positive attributes to consider if a project build is on your radar. It appears to be a complete classic whose engine bay still houses its original big-block… more»
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Easy Project? 1972 Datsun 240Z
Noticing the success that the European carmakers were having in the lucrative sports car market, Nissan rolled out the Fairlady Z in 1970. In the U.S., the car would be imported as the Datsun 240Z with the numerical part… more»
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Rust-Free Project: 1971 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
It’s pretty common for Jaguar E-Type project cars to land on our desks here at Barn Finds, and the vehicles in question have often developed some significant rust issues. That makes this 1971 Roadster a breath of fresh air…. more»
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Documentation Provided: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Project
The listing states 1968 Z28 with paperwork. The emphasis is on the paperwork more so than the actual car. And there may be a reason for that so we should take a close look and see what’s what. After… more»
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Round 2: Another 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Project
Well, there were lots of comments, all appreciated, flying back and forth regarding this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette post from October 19th. That being the case, I thought I’d feature another ’68 ‘Vette and see what sort of comments that… more»
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Anniversary Gold! 1963 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet would celebrate its 50th anniversary in 1963 and – to help honor that occasion – the company produced a series of Impalas with special gold paint. This paint had its own code (927) and was brighter in color… more»
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Project or Parts Car? 1960 Ford Ranch Wagon
Between 1952-74, the Ranch Wagon was Ford’s least expensive station wagon and usually a full-size model. All full-size Fords received futuristic styling for 1961, which even included flat tailfins on the wagons. This edition has an extensive amount of… more»
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1 Of 30 Prototypes: 1971 Chevrolet XM705
By the 1970s, the U.S. Army was looking to replace its aging fleet of Jeeps and Dodge trucks, many of which went dated back to 1950. Chevrolet stepped up with a proposed 1 ¼-ton replacement and built between 30-36… more»
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Rare Drophead: 1953 Daimler DB19 18 Special Sports
The 1953 Daimler DB18 Special Sports Drophead Coupe is a car with a split personality. It possesses all of the attributes of a classic British sports car, but the overall package and trim are in keeping with the luxury… more»
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All New Floors! 1969 Mercury Cyclone “Spoiler”
When I spied this 1969 Mercury Cyclone “Spoiler”, I did a double-take as I thought it was the one that I covered back in March, but it’s not, it’s a completely different car. This example has had a significant… more»
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312 Dual Quad: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Restoration projects can stall for various reasons, and the time they sit will depend on the owner’s circumstances. The restoration of this 1957 Thunderbird was halted early as the owner spent so much time helping others with their projects…. more»
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Bugeye Beauty: 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite
“So you see, that was where the trouble began. That smile. That damned smile.” This 1960 Austin-Healey Sprite is located in Sequim, Washington, and listed here on Facebook Marketplace for $7,500.
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383/4-Speed: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Can you ever have too much of a good thing? If the object in question is engine power, the answer should be a resounding “no!” This mild-mannered 1956 Bel Air project car should offer most enthusiasts performance that will… more»
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Grande or Chalet? 1976 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet
This project truck is a desirable “Chalet” conversion offered on four-wheel-drive Chevrolet and GMC vehicles. The seller refers to his as both a Chevrolet and a GMC in the listing, which triggered different names based on the badge: the… more»
