Update 9/7/21 – The seller has dropped their asking by $1,500 and added some as-found photos! Thanks go to Craig B for the tip! From 9/3/21 – The 1973 model year marked one of the most significant changes for… more»
Project Cars
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Running Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
The first-generation Chevy Camaro (1967-69) proved to be a worthy adversary to the early Ford Mustangs. 850,000 copies in the first three years, included an extended 1969 run while the second-gen cars were delayed in getting into production. This… more»
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Rare 1984 Avanti II Touring Coupe
The Avanti almost certainly holds a unique place in automotive history. It is one of the few models that have soldiered on in production for decades after the company that spawned it sank into bankruptcy. In fact, it was… more»
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The Glass Stripper! 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
I’m not sure what a Glass Stripper is, but if this wicked-looking Corvette drag racer of the same name is any indication, I wouldn’t want to meet one in a dark alley. The 1961 Chevrolet Corvette in Highland, Michigan… more»
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Cool & Unusual Rod! 1934 Austin Bantam
This cool street rod is several degrees from the norm, and I love it! While the fiberglass ’34 Austin Bantam body isn’t that unusual, the chassis and drivetrain choices certainly are. Thanks to reader Matt R. for alerting us… more»
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One Owner: 1978 Pontiac Sunbird Coupe
Platform sharing is nothing new to the automotive industry, and truth be told, it probably dates back to the days of Fred Flintstone. It represents the most cost-effective way for a manufacturer to produce a wide selection of models… more»
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2 for 1 Project: 1959 Nash Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was a British-made, 2-seat subcompact that was built largely for consumption in the U.S. between 1953-61. It was a product of the Austin Motor Co. and was the first post-war American car whose principal target audience was… more»
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Twin Cam! 1973 Lotus Europa
I remember the first time I ever saw a Lotus Europa in person. It was at an RAF base where my family had gone for an air show. I swooned over the Lotus (it was a black JPS twin-cam… more»
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Parked For 45 Years! 1967 Pontiac GTO
Sometimes, a classic car will appear on our desks at Barn Finds with a sad backstory. That seems to be the case with this 1967 Pontiac GTO. Its owner was a career military man who parked the car in… more»
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Driveable Project: 1959 MGA Roadster
It’s rare to find an MGA project car that’s already running, but that’s what we have here! The current owner has had the engine rebuilt and the car runs well. However, they have an Austin-Healey project that is taking… more»
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Barn Find Judge: 1969 Pontiac GTO
If you’re a product of the 1950s/60s, you likely remember Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In and the Sammy Davis, Jr. bit, “Here Comes the Judge!” Pontiac’s marketing people were so smitten with it and the authoritarian message it conveyed that… more»
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Indy 500 Pace Car: 1990 Chevrolet Beretta GT
The Chevy Beretta was an FWD, 2-door sports coupe built between 1987-96. It was designed by the same folks who brought you the Camaro and Corvette of the same era. It was built on the L-body platform that also… more»
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Stroker V8: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
The first generation of the Plymouth Road Runner would wrap up in 1970. That would include the only year of the famous Superbird. Production would be down over 1969 as demand in the muscle car industry, in general, was… more»
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351/4-Speed: 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351
Imagine for one moment that you were the successful bidder on this 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351. What would your first order of business be? The paint is tired, making it a prime candidate for a cosmetic restoration. However,… more»
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Estate Garage Find: 1973 Ford Pinto Squire
The era of the wood-bodied station wagons (aka woodies) ended in the early 1950s, but the visual would live on for decades. Various manufacturers would offer wagons with simulated wood grain paneling on the doors, fenders, tailgates, and other… more»
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Chopped Top! 1973 International Scout
OK, this one’s really a stretch. Yes, there’s a ’73 International Scout in there somewhere. The seller advises, “This Scout is a project” – gee ya think? That could be an overly enthusiastic assessment but I’ll withhold judgment for… more»
