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1-Of-430: 1974 Plymouth Cuda Project

The Plymouth Barracuda launched in 1964, just 17 days before the Ford Mustang. Just as the Mustang was born from the compact Falcon, the Barracuda was a bi-product of the Valiant. It didn’t sell as well by comparison, but… more»

Bullet-Nose Barn Find: 1951 Studebaker Champion

Studebaker’s first new cars after World War II came out in 1947 and received a makeover again in 1950-51. Due to their styling, those latter cars would become known as the “bullet-nose” editions. That makes them some of the… more»

First Year Bugeye: 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite

The Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite might not be a hard-edged sports car, but it makes up for its general lack of performance by being one of the most charismatic cars ever built. The owner of this 1958 Sprite found it… more»

Dad-Owned Since New: 1970 Chevelle SS 396

Selling a family heirloom doesn’t come easy, but when it’s been in the inner circle for more than 50 years, it must be even more difficult. Such is the case with this Chevelle SS 396, which has traveled just… more»

Worth Fixing? 1972 Jeep Commando

The seller of this ’72 Jeep Commando is pretty adamant as he states, “Lots of good parts. Again for who thinks it’s fixable IT IS A Parts VEHICLE“. So the premise here is that this is really a pile… more»

40 Years In Storage: 1952 MGTD

Though the MGTC was the first model MG exported to the US in any numbers, it was the follow-up MGTD that really ignited the American appetite for British roadsters. This example, located in Roseville, Michigan, is available here on… more»

Body Not Included: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Chassis

No doubt about it, this a weird one! I’ve written up cars without engines, and engines without cars, now I’ve got a chassis, and an engine, but no car! So, with no further delay, check this out, it’s a… more»

One Year Only: 1970 AMC Rebel Machine

Unlike General Motors, Ford or Chrysler, American Motors didn’t have a contender in the mid-size muscle car space until 1970. They took the concept of the 1969 American-based SC/Rambler with its potent big-block engine and red, white, and blue… more»

No Reserve: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 900

When we examine the history of Chevrolet, one of its most bold and daring models was the Corvair. The company had built its reputation on producing front-engine/rear-drive vehicles with relatively conventional and proven engineering. With the Monza, they threw… more»

Pace Car Find! 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

In 1972, the Monte Carlo was in its third year as Chevy’s personal luxury car. Part Chevelle and part Pontiac Grand Prix, the car’s popularity would grow from year to year. This edition was ordered by a local Richmond,… more»

4+3 Manual Package Deal: 1986 Chevrolet Corvettes

If you’re looking for a potentially awesome project package deal to bring home this Memorial Day weekend, this pair of 1986 Chevrolet Corvettes with the rare Doug Nash 4+3 manual transmission looks tempting. Of course, tempting depends on if… more»

Barn Fresh 1957 Buick Century

Some barn find cars are a pig in a poke. Is there a hidden gem under all that dirt and dust? Personally, if I was an owner selling a car like that, I’d like to share all I know… more»

Real GT: 1965 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

It seems that the supply of great classic finds is not likely to dry up in the near future, and this 1965 Ford Mustang GT Convertible confirms that. The owner found the classic pony car languishing in an overhang… more»

Backyard Find: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

1973 would be the swan song for the 340 engine in any Chrysler product. Over six years, the motor would see nearly 217,000 installations and 37,000 of those would be in Plymouth Barracudas (17%). We assume the seller’s ’73… more»

499 V8/4-Speed! 1972 Plymouth Road Runner

“Car just needs to be put together!” The enthusiastic phrase graces the eBay listing for this 1972 Plymouth Road Runner in Miller Place, New York, and it may well be true. Despite a layer of dust, the blue paint… more»

Unfinished Project: 1974 TVR 2500M

Unfinished projects can be a bit of a mixed bag. You can either get a deal on a car that’s had a good part of the work already completed, or you can wind up with a vehicle that’s been… more»

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