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Backyard Find: 1951 Jowett Jupiter

One of the great joys of this hobby is the thrill that comes on first sighting a tarp-covered lump hidden behind someone’s garage. It’s a moment of nearly infinite possibilities. Hidden away behind a garage in Colorado is a… more»

Original Hemi: 1957 Dodge Coronet D500

The owner of this 1957 Dodge Coronet D500 found it sitting in a field, and he has spent the past three years returning it to a roadworthy state. No aspect of its drivetrain has escaped his attention, and he… more»

42k Mile Survivor: 1960 Rambler American

The American is usually thought of as the first U.S.-built compact. It was followed by the Studebaker Lark, Ford Falcon, Plymouth Valiant, and a host of others. The first generation of the car was built between 1958-60 and the… more»

UPDATE: 383-Equipped 1947 Dodge 3-Window Business Coupe

UPDATE – The seller, Larry, has lowered his asking price to $11,500 and provided more information and photos. You can view their updated Classified here! One of the most complex parts of any project build, especially for the initiated,… more»

“Spinny Dorito” 1988 Mazda RX-7 FC Turbo II Project

Mazda has a long history with wacky engines. Their first car, the R360 introduced in 1960, was powered by a rear-mounted air-cooled V-twin engine displacing just 356cc. It was moderately successful and they wanted to expand on that moderate… more»

Supercharged! 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk

The 1962-64 GT Hawks would be the last literation of the Studebaker car that dated back to 1956. These machines were designed to compete with personal luxury cars like the Ford Thunderbird and – next to the Avanti –… more»

Garage Find Project: 1955 Ford Thunderbird

Many compare the early Ford Thunderbird to the Chevy Corvette and that’s not a fair comparison. While they both were 2-seaters (at least initially for Ford), the T-Bird was a small, personal luxury car while the ‘Vette was considered… more»

Full-Size Field Find: 1965 Oldsmobile Starfire

In the 1960s, the Olds Starfire was a full-size performance car. But as the market changed, muscle car interest shifted to the smaller intermediates and the Starfire was retired at the end of 1966. But for its last two… more»

Super Stock Roller! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

After purchasing this retired drag racer for a restomod project, the owner of this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro in Bellville, Ohio decided it might be too well-fabricated and too interesting to have its personality erased by such a comprehensive makeover…. more»

Worth Saving? 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider

The Alfa Romeo Spider, otherwise known as the Graduate: seemingly always available in some form, it’s a hard car to justify buying as a barn find or otherwise in project car form. Now, despite appearances, the seller claims this… more»

Rust-Free Roller: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback

Ford’s factories had to be running night and day in 1965-66 to keep up with demand for their new Mustang. 1966 would be the high-water mark, when 607,568 of the cars were built, with 35,698 being fastbacks like the… more»

Running Project: 1963 Dodge Dart GT Convertible

The Dart began as a full-size car in the Dodge lineup in 1960. When Chrysler redesigned their compacts in 1963, the Lancer name was dropped, and the Dart took over those duties. It would continue in that role through… more»

Unfinished Convertible: 1971 Chevelle Malibu

This 1971 Malibu convertible is a project that hasn’t been completed across its last two owners. It has an older repaint that may need help and we’re told it runs well, which is always a good thing. The current… more»

Parked For 25 Years: 1970 Ford Mustang

It never ceases to amaze me what cars can be unearthed in barns across the country. This 1970 Ford Mustang perfectly demonstrates this. It was found by its owner after languishing in a barn for 25-years. It has emerged… more»

1-of-33: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda Convertible

Hidden away in this garage is a 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda Convertible that is a rarity. It is a two-owner classic that has occupied this spot since 1986, but the owner has decided that the time has come for it… more»

16k Mile Barn Find: 1963 Ford Falcon Futura

A 1963 Ford Falcon in Futura trim could easily be thought of as a Mustang dry run. It could be had as a 2-door hardtop with bucket seats and a floor-shifted transmission. And – later in the year –… more»

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