The Four Hundred (sometimes referred to as the 400) was a 2-door hardtop as a premium model in Packard’s senior model range. It was offered during the first two years after Studebaker and Packard had joined forces (1955-56). It… more»
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Worn But Running: 1951 Chevrolet Fleetline
While maybe not as stylish as its Bel Air two-door hardtop stablemate, the 1951 Chevrolet Fleetline DeLuxe two-door sedan was an attractive departure from prevailing designs of the day. And those designs included Chevrolet’s own ’51 Styline two-door coupe… more»
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Affordable Project? 1976 Datsun 280Z
In some instances as car models age, sort of like people, they become larger, heavier, and technologically more adept. A case in point is this 1976 Datsun 280Z. It still looks basically like the original Z car incarnation, the… more»
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Continental Kit: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
When the Ford Thunderbird was introduced in 1955, comparisons to the Chevy Corvette were inevitable. But the only thing they had a common was 2-passenger seating. While the Corvette was something of a sports car, the T-Bird was a… more»
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First Muscle Car: 1955 Chrysler C-300
Many consider the C-300 to be the first true muscle car. With its roots in NASCAR, Chrysler built 1,725 copies for street consumption. The name came from the 300 horses that the car’s 331 cubic-inch Hemi V8 produced. The… more»
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Pre-Production 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible With Only 73 Miles!
Sometimes you can wander aimlessly around the internet for hours without spotting anything worthwhile. However, there are times when that type of activity allows you to strike gold, and that’s how I felt when I chanced upon this 1980… more»
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Quadruple Geo Metro Barn Find?!!
When you think of collector cars, all sorts of iconic names come to mind. Like the 1965-66 Ford Mustang. Or the 1955-57 Chevy Nomad. And this list goes on and on. But the one brand that doesn’t make anyone’s… more»
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No Reserve: Optioned-Out 1974 Volvo 144S Project
If you follow our YouTube channel, then this Volvo may look familiar. We bought it this past summer with big dreams of building a rally car. Well, as is often the case, my eyes were bigger than my stomach…. more»
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Potential Gasser? 1961 Plymouth Valiant
UPDATE 3/17/22: The seller has lowered the price on this car to $2,500. If you’ve been looking for a car like this to make all your own, this is a chance to save some money here on Barn Finds… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1960 Volvo PV544
This listing for a barn find 1960 Volvo PV544 has curiously been posted for some time, despite looking like a worthwhile project at a fair price. The seller it’s a non-runner that did still spin over under its own… more»
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Rare Six-Cylinder: 1969 MGC GT Project
The MGC was an extension of the British-built MGB and its claim to fame was that it used a six-cylinder engine instead of four to propel the sports car. Thus, the MGC was more powerful and could reportedly go… more»
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Revolutionary RV: 1967 Clark Cortez
As American as Corn Flakes, this decidedly European-looking 1967 Clark Cortez shares its birthplace of Battle Creek, Michigan with that famous Kellogg’s breakfast cereal. Frosted Flakes might be a better comparison because this sweet home on wheels offers revolutionary… more»
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Huge Stash of GM Cars in California
Most car collectors migrate to specific brands, nameplates, model years, body styles, and so forth. Such is the case for these 10 vehicles that are located together in Clearlake, California, and available here on craigslist. The seller is largely… more»
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Big-Block Project: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Sometimes, the planning proves to be more complicated than the build itself when it comes to tackling a classic project. Owners can agonize for hours about paint colors, interior trim, and the mechanical specifications of the vehicle in question…. more»
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EXCLUSIVE: 1977 Mercury Capri RSR Rokstock Turbo
I’m a big fan of rare tuner cars, models built by aftermarket companies with a legit helping of performance-minded components. Now, I like to consider myself an expert on these limited production models, but I’ve never heard of this… more»
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455 Four-Speed! 1970 Buick GS Stage 1
Motor Trend (January 1970) clocked a 1970 Buick GS Stage 1 at 13.38 seconds and 105.5 MPH in the quarter mile, proclaiming it the fastest muscle car they had ever tested. This 1970 Buick GS Stage 1 in McHenry,… more»
