Offered on and off between 1936 and 1996, the Special was typically Buick’s lowest-priced model. The car is noted for introducing in the 1960s the modern Buick V6 engine that became a core motor at GM for several decades…. more»
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All Original 1958 Plymouth Belvedere
I don’t know about you, but whenever I see a late-1950s Plymouth, I think of the movie Christine, where a 1958 Plymouth Fury is the star. If you’ve ever wanted to make a Christine tribute, now’s your chance! This… more»
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Old World Craftsmanship: 1962 Morgan Plus 4
The classic Morgan Plus 4 roadster captures the old world charm of vintage sportscar ownership better than most contenders from the same period, and as such, they are loved the world over. Today, the Morgan brand has evolved to… more»
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Running Shed Find: 1970 Chevrolet Nova
Chevrolet introduced the Chevy II/Nova in 1962 to do battle with the Ford Falcon and the growing crop of compact cars. Through 1979, GM would spin the car off to other divisions and sell millions of the popular automobiles…. more»
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No Reserve Project: 1974 Porsche 911S
Claimed to be a genuine 911S, G Series, this 1974 Porsche 911 is a project car. It last ran in 2015 when the engine was removed though it has since been reinstalled. Unfortunately, it’s only partially assembled and will… more»
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Perfect First Project: 1924 Ford Model T Touring
Some project cars appear on our desks at Barn Finds with a backstory guaranteed to tug at our heartstrings. Such is the case with this 1924 Ford Model T Touring. The previous owner commenced his restoration in the 1980s,… more»
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Restoration Begun! 1966 Buick Riviera
Every generation of Buick’s unmistakable Riviera brings high style and luxury. This 1966 Buick Riviera in Las Vegas, Nevada represents the debut of the flagship two-door luxury coupe’s second generation. The headlights, visible here, hide behind a handsome horizontal… more»
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454 V8 Project: 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne
From 1959-75, the Biscayne was Chevrolet’s entry-level full-size automobile. The car lacked the level of trim (exterior and interior) that the Bel Air, Impalas, and (later) Caprice wore. It was named after Biscayne Bay, near Miami, Florida, following a… more»
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440 V8 6-Pack: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
The Road Runner was Plymouth’s budget-minded entry in the muscle car arena of the 1960s. The first generation was built from 1968-70 and was a phenom with its cartoon character marketing and “meep meep” horn. This 1970 edition sports… more»
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Vintage 4×4: 1964 International Harvester C-1200
Old trucks are cool. Very cool. And better yet, they can be a very affordable way to get into the old car hobby. Case in point: this 1964 International Harvester C-1200 4×4. This beauty is located in Longmont, Colorado,… more»
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Same Owner 40 Years: 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible
Mercury joined the “pony car” battlefield in 1967, the same year as the Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. That gave FOMOCO two entries to compete against GM’s two entries. The car would quickly become Mercury’s best-selling auto and helped… more»
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Get Shorty! 1938 Ford Superior School Bus
Marty Robbins started his 1960 #1 western ballad hit with the words, “Out in the West Texas town of El Paso.” Well, here’s another potential hit that was found at a West Texas Ranch in El Paso where it… more»
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Tri-Power Project: 1965 Pontiac GTO
My favorite GTO? Why 1965 of course. The reason? Hard to say beyond its clean and balanced lines. However, when I was a teen, I knew a fellow who was a few years older than me and he had… more»
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Exotic Find: 1976 Maserati Merak Project
If you’re like me, you have a hard time resisting the urge to save special cars even when they’re found at their absolute worst. Heck, my own collection includes two very challenging projects in the form of a 1986… more»
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Affordable Kit Car! Fiberfab Aztec GT
Going back in time to the sixties, seventies, and even beyond, Kit Cars made quite a splash in the auto hobby, especially among budget-minded enthusiasts. It seems like another lifetime when you could find a pretty decent VW Bug… more»
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¾ Ton Project: 1938 Chevrolet Master HD Pickup
Back in the 1930s, Chevy didn’t have snappy names like Apache or Silverado for their trucks. They just went by “Master” and payload capacity. New for ’38 was the 216 cubic inch inline-six which powered trucks like the seller’s… more»
