The 1973 model year marked one of transition for the C3 Corvette. The car received a raft of mechanical changes that transformed the Corvette into a softer and more civilized vehicle. However, most people noticed the visual changes to… more»
Project Cars
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302-Equipped: 1971 Ford Bronco
We see our fair share of 1st Generation Ford Bronco project cars here at Barn Finds, but this 1971 example could be a rare gem. There’s no denying that it needs some work, but finding a V8-equipped example with… more»
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Project or Parts? 1958 Goggomobil TS400 Coupe
For a certain segment of our Australian Barn Finds readership, the sight of this 1958 Goggomobil TS400 Coupe will immediately generate some fond memories. A similar car, albeit in far better condition, was the star of a 1992 television… more»
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Worth Saving? 1970 Subaru Sambar Van
Nothing gets my attention like an old Subaru and when it’s combined with pizza, fuggedaboutit, as they don’t say in Minturn, Colorado where this 1970 Subaru Sambar van is located. Its origin goes back to a pizza shop in… more»
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1 of 564: 1973 Cadillac Eldorado
In 1973, the Eldorado series of Cadillac automobiles would surpass the 50,000-production mark, a new record for the nameplate. The Fleetwood Eldorado convertible would serve as the official pace car for the Indianapolis 500 that year and 564 replicas… more»
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Would You Drive This 1963 Cadillac Pickup Conversion?
Now, this is a fascinating one-off! Not only is the paint job wild but this 1963 Cadillac four-door sedan was cut down into a pickup truck/parade car. It’s for sale at a modest $3,995 here on eBay in Jackson,… more»
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401 V8 Roller: 1973 AMC Javelin AMX
When the AMX was born in 1968, it is was a GT-style, 2-seat version of the also-new Javelin and it gave American Motors something of a competitor to the Chevy Corvette. Sales were light, even by AMX standards, so… more»
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Drop-Top Duo: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair
When they entered the new compact car market in 1960, Chevrolet decided to be different. Rather than offer a shrunken version of their full-size cars, they went another route. Enter the Corvair with its air-cooled, rear-mounted, flat engine and… more»
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Clean 1976 Triumph TR7
As far as little British sports cars go, pretty much par for the course is MG or Austin Healey. Triumph, in my opinion, especially the TR7, is underrated. The styling makes it look like a baby Lancia Stratos, and… more»
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Runs And Drives! 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire GT
What a sad case this rare 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire GT has become. This is a rare car – perhaps not super desirable, but rare – and it even still runs and drives. But years of neglect if not outright… more»
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Take Your Pick: 1967 Mercury Comet Capri x 2
Tackling a project build will always involve making some choices. Some of these decisions can be pretty straightforward, while others can involve a degree of agonizing. For enthusiasts searching for a 1967 Mercury Comet Capri, the first choice they… more»
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Cheap Collection: Nash and Hudson Metropolitan
When it comes to affordable project cars, they don’t come much cheaper than this collection of Nash (and Hudson) Metropolitans. Built in Britain, the car remained on sale between 1954 and 1962. By the standards of today, the Metropolitan… more»
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Save or Salvage? 1979 Dodge Lil’ Red Express
When it comes to project trucks and parts vehicles, you don’t expect to see a collector car in the mix. Then again, my 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth is a collector car that was found in a junkyard, so… more»
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427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster
The accumulated cobwebs are a graphic indication that this American classic has not seen active service for many years. It is a highly desirable 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with a big-block/4-speed drivetrain that should make it a potent vehicle… more»
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Hiding Since 1984: 1925 Ford Model T
The Ford Model T, built between 1909-27, is one of the world’s most-produced cars of all time. In no less than 17 body styles or editions at one time or another, 14.7 million of the little machines were built… more»
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Rare Model Year? 1972 Porsche 911T
I always get a laugh when I spy the opening image of a car in a sale listing, one that obviously needs attention, and am then met with a claim of, “This vehicle has no significant damage or problems“…. more»
