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Carport Find: 1973 Chevrolet Nova SS

The Nova (aka Chevy II) was one of Chevy’s most popular cars in the 1960s and 1970s. 1973 models would give the nameplate its second-highest production year-to-date since its launch a dozen years earlier. The SS (or Super Sport)… more»

No Reserve Runner: 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger

The 1970s Dart Swinger was the hardtop version of Dodge’s popular compact car. It wasn’t quite as sporty as the Demon (later called Dart Sport) which was offered as a fastback. But quite attractive compared to cars like the… more»

Rare 1949 Tatra T600 Tatraplan Project

Think tail fins were an American invention? Think again: the Czechs got there first. As evidence, consider this 1949 Tatra 600 Tatraplan, located in Rockland Maine and listed here on eBay. The starting bid is $4,000, with no bids… more»

Vandalized Turbo Coupe: 1983 Audi Ur-Quattro

This rare 1983 Audi Quattro Turbo coupe, affectionately known as the Ur-Quattro in enthusiast circles, is one of the more modern offerings from the mysterious eBay seller that has piles upon piles of Porsche 356s in the background. The… more»

No Reserve Project: 1967 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

Update 10/11/21 – We featured this Jaguar back in 2019. The seller has relisted it, but they’ve done some additional work to the car over the past 2 years, plus they’ve taken additional photos of it. If you’ve been… more»

1970 Pontiac GTO “Judge” Project

Not to be judgemental, but this 1970 Pontiac GTO “Judge” is not in the best of shape. There’s no doubt about it, a Judge will trade for outsized value but this example is going to need some help before… more»

Parked For 40 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Occasionally a classic car will appear on our desks at Barn Finds, and we ponder what the backstory could be. This 1957 Bel Air is a perfect example of that phenomenon because these have remained a staple of the… more»

Rare Budd Body: 1966 ford Bronco U13 Roadster

Claiming rarity for any classic vehicle can be a slippery slope. There have been countless examples where an owner will stake their claim on the strength of a single optional extra. However, sometimes you have to admit that a… more»

63k Genuine Miles: 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass Holiday Coupe

When an owner makes a bold mileage claim for their classic car, I tend to tread carefully. However, when that seller indicates that the claim is documented, that’s a different kettle of fish. That is the case with this… more»

Owned For 50 Years! 1970 Buick GS 455 Convertible

The thought of owning a classic car for half a century is something that most of us have never considered. The longest that I’ve owned one is a decade, and I considered that an achievement. The owner of this… more»

No Reserve: 1971 Dodge Challenger

Some project builds are more straightforward than others, and some have the potential to empty our wallets faster. This 1971 Dodge Challenger might not be a bad one because while it needs some work, it appears to be a… more»

No Reserve Dual-Quad: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette

Rarity and desirability can be two key attributes to any project build, and our feature car seems to possess both of these characteristics in abundance. It is a 1961 Corvette that has spent forty-five years hidden under all of… more»

Rare Third Row: 1959 Chevrolet Kingswood Wagon

There’s no doubt that classic wagon project builds are continuing to gather pace, and potential buyers love to get their hands on more unusual vehicles. This 1959 Chevrolet Kingswood probably fits that mold and one of its aces is… more»

No Reserve 1988 BMW M3 Project

This 1988 BMW M3 is a perfect example of how you used to be able to find these iconic sports cars on every classifieds page there was, usually for about $10,000. Those days are long gone, as even complete… more»

No Reserve 1961 Ford Thunderbird Convertible Barn Find

History shows that there have been several occasions where Ford has caught the opposition napping with a new model. The most obvious was the original Mustang, which broke new ground in both concept and marketing. Another notable inclusion to… more»

Owned For 40 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS

The current owner of this 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS purchased the vehicle in 1981. It isn’t clear when it last saw our roads, but he indicates that it has been sitting for many years. It needs a total restoration,… more»

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