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Fresh from the Field: 1969 Nissan Patrol

Post-WWII, everyone wanted in on the success and notoriety of the Willys Jeep. Toyota had their Land Cruiser, England had the Land Rover…Mitsubishi and Mahindra even licensed the actual Willys design and bits of tooling. Today we have Nissan’s… more»

True Barn Find: 1947 Ford Super DeLuxe Coupe

The owner of this 1947 Ford Super DeLuxe Coupe found it hidden away in a collapsing barn. He rescued it, intending to tackle a restoration with his father, but changing circumstances have led him to decide that it isn’t… more»

Cheap Project: 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa

Finding affordable project cars can be a battle, and it can be a source of frustration for people who are considering dipping their toes into the waters of classic car ownership for the first time. For those individuals, this… more»

Chopped 1965 Ford Thunderbird

This 1965 Ford Thunderbird was one of 42,600 hardtops built for the model year. And it looks like the car has been off the road and up in the air for quite some time. Someone decided to cut the… more»

Work-In-Progress: 1970 Chevelle SS 396

The SS 396 continued as an option on the Chevelle Malibu or El Camino for 1970. More than 62,300 were built, so it was not a rare car then and not too hard to find now, depending on condition…. more»

Corvette Power! V8-Swapped 1958 Triumph TR3

Dropping an American V8 engine into a nimble British sports car is a tried-and-true recipe for go-fast performance and handling. Examples that immediately come to mind are the AC Cobra, Sunbeam Tiger, and TVR Tuscan, all of which were… more»

Recently Uncovered: 1969 Lotus Europa

Lots Of Trouble, Usually Serious. Here’s hoping that this isn’t the case for the new owner of this 1969 Europa, available here on Facebook Marketplace in Monroeville, New Jersey. Many thanks to Dawson Hittle for the tip!

440/4-Speed: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T Project

Freshly pushed off the trailer, this 1969 Dodge Charger R/T in Fort Pierce, Florida seeks a new owner to purchase and install everything it needs to once again terrorize the streets. While the all-important fender tag has gone missing,… more»

Boss Clone: 1969 Ford Mustang

It’s always sad to see a project stall when the finish line is in sight. These feelings only increase when you discover that it has happened due to ill health. The current owner has been trying to finish the… more»

327 Fastback! 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS

With its Bolero Red paint showing a hint of shine, this 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS in Emmett, Idaho may require much less work to safely hit the road than many BarnFinds feature cars. Until the starter crapped out recently… more»

Art in Motion: 1967 Jaguar XKE 2+2

“The most beautiful car ever made” is high praise from a man like Enzo Ferrari, and this definitely deserved any and all accolades it got. It’s a stunning work of automotive art, recognized by the Museum of Modern Art… more»

Two-Car Combo! 1965 Oldsmobile Starfire 425

Oldsmobile’s 1965 sales brochure goaded Olds buyers to “Let yourself go… where the action is!” While off-the-hook hedonism rarely correlates with Oldsmobile’s image later in history, the 1965 Starfire came with plenty of style and action. This 1965 Oldsmobile… more»

2 For 1 Deal: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro

The second-generation Chevy Camaro (1970-81) was still going strong in 1978, with more than 272,600 copies leaving GM factories. Much to my surprise, a significant number of them were still built with six-cylinder power. This car is one of… more»

440 V8 Transplant: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

This 1970 Barracuda was from the first year the car received its new E-body platform, distancing itself from the compact roots it had before. Sales were quite brisk compared to the year before and this car left the factory… more»

Ran When Parked: Garage Find 1985 BMW 318i

When it comes to accessible vintage BMWs, the 1980s E30 chassis is one of the best bangs for the buck going. Easy to work on, relatively affordable to maintain, and a hoot to drive, most models in the range… more»

Sportstar Edition: 1980 International Scout II

By 1980, the International Scout II was at the end of its run, but there were still plenty of special editions available in that final year. One company that specialized in creating these limited models in 1979 and 1980… more»

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