At first, the LeMans was a trim upgrade on the Pontiac Tempest before becoming a series of its own in 1964, the same year the GTO was born. Third-generation models were built from 1968-72 and would be the nameplate’s… more»
Project Cars
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351/4-Speed: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
We see plenty of project cars come across our desks here at Barn Finds, and some show more promise than others. This 1970 Mustang Mach 1 could rate as one of the better ones. It is an essentially rust-free… more»
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Owned By Frank Sinatra? 1972 Chevrolet El Camino
Chevrolet followed Ford into the “gentlemen’s pickup” market in 1959 with the introduction of the El Camino. For 1959-60, it was based on the full-size Chevy, was then disappeared only to return in 1964 as part of the new… more»
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Deceiving Looks? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
You all know the old adage, “Don’t judge a book by its cover”, right? Well, that’s the case with this 1969 Plymouth – upon my first view I thought, that’s not a Road Runner, it’s a Satellite. Is it,… more»
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No Reserve: Mystery 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
You have to give the owner of this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 full credit for his honesty. He purchased this car as part of a package deal from a collector, but it was a forced purchase because he… more»
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Muscle Car Drop-Top? 1966 Mercury Park Lane
The Park Lane was the flagship car in Mercury’s full-size lineup during most of the 1960s. This 1966 Park Lane convertible is a running project, with a unique engine/transmission combination. It has a 428 V8 and a 4-speed which… more»
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Rally Sport: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS 350
The Chevy Camaro arrived on the scene in 1967 to do battle with Ford’s popular new Mustang. It proved to be a formidable competitor, racking up sales of more than 220,000 cars in its first year. The seller’s Camaro… more»
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Finest Claret! 1988 Lotus Esprit Turbo
This gorgeous wedge is a 1988 Lotus Esprit SE Turbo in a rare color: Claret Red. It’s up for sale here on eBay, where bidding is up to $10,000 but has not yet met the reserve. It’s located in… more»
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Packaged Pair: 1971 Buick Riviera(s)
So, what’s better than finding an iconic 1971 Buick Riviera? How about finding two ’71 Buick Rivieras. That’s right folks, buy ’em both and get a discount! Both Buicks are project cars with one being in a bit better… more»
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Rare Drop Top: 1963 Imperial Crown Convertible
Can you place a price on exclusivity? It seems that if the subject of this question is a 1963 Imperial Crown Convertible, it is possible. From an exclusivity perspective, the company only produced 513 examples of the Crown Convertible… more»
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What To Do? 1934 Ford Pickup
The seller tells us that this 1934 Ford pickup has been off the road since the 1970s but that they have a clear title with current registration and license–which implies it runs, but there’s no indication of that in… more»
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Rare Pickup: 1939 Studebaker Coupe Express
Before there was the Ford Ranchero or the Chevy El Camino, there was the Studebaker Coupe Express. Built for three years, it was a passenger car-based pickup that used the Dictator people mover platform. Production was low, just 5,200… more»
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Original 283: 1966 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon
Finding a rust-free classic station wagon can be a battle, but that is what is on offer with this 1966 Chevrolet Impala. Not only is it rust-free, but it features its original drivetrain. With a healthy V8 under the… more»
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Rat Rod Shorty: 1952 International Harvester School Bus
When it comes to vintage buses, it’s often the case that well-intentioned owners get to it too late. The bus, once retired, falls into private hands that simply need a lot of space and a lot of seats, which… more»
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Overland Legend Lost: 1965 Unimog M404
A few days ago, I came across a Facebook post in the “Junkyard Finds” group that included a curious thing: a reference to a pick-and-pull yard putting a classic Mercedes-Benz Unimog into the self-service section loaded with high-end off-road… more»
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Unfinished Project: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
The first generation of the Ford Thunderbird, built between 1955-57, is the version of the car most remembered today. It was a 2-seat personal luxury car that is often incorrectly compared to the Chevy Corvette, a 2-seat sports car…. more»
