Is it possible that the fourth-generation Chevrolet El Camino (’73-’77) is the Rodney Dangerfield of Caminos? You know the one that gets no respect? Well, if that’s the case, this specific 1973 example is due a tip of the… more»
Project Cars
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Project In Waiting: 1953 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery
One autobody design that I still find fascinating is the sedan delivery, just like this 1953 Chevrolet example. In a nutshell, it’s a two-door station wagon body with a flat cargo floor and side windows that have been replaced… more»
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Customized Project: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Offered up for sale are three “historical” vehicles said to have been customized by fabrication legend Gene Winfield and stored inside a trailer that may have once belonged to George Barris. Interesting credentials to say the least, but the… more»
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Unrestored 4 Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport 396 has been sitting in a garage since 2006. The car is said to start and run and the seller was able to pull it up on a trailer after purchasing it. The… more»
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327 V8 Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
The long-awaited second generation (C2) of the Chevy Corvette debuted for 1963. Almost everything about the car was new including the split-window coupe that represented about half the sales. But the convertible accounted for the other half and could… more»
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The Last Car You’ll Ever Need: 1959 Cadillac S&S Victoria Hearse
We’ve all got to go, but only a few of us get to go in style. All things considered, it’s best to be in the drivers seat of this 1959 Cadillac S&S Victoria Hearse, currently located in Lahr, Germany,… more»
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Blank Canvas: 1969 Ford Mustang
There are a hardy group of enthusiasts who would love nothing better than to create the car of their dreams, but the thought of destroying an original classic in the process is more than they can bear. Their choices… more»
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Auction Alert: Stanley Paurazas Estate Collection
The upcoming auction for the Stanley Paurazas Estate Collection looks to feature a bevy of desirable American classic cars and trucks. There’s no immediate history offered on the background of this collection or how it came to exist, but… more»
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Built 396: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
Whipping the drivetrain of a classic project build into shape can be an expensive undertaking. Parts and labor can consume mega-dollars, and if the owner’s budget is limited, it can mean that other aspects can be delayed until the… more»
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Corn Crib Find: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
From its introduction in 1964, the mid-size Chevelle was a big seller for Chevrolet, and 1971 was no exception. The upper-level Malibu outsold the rest of the series and the Sport Coupe alone accounted for more than a third… more»
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Stalled Stingray: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
I’m guessing more Barn Finds readers have been there than not. You spot a car you like, one you really like, and envision how great the finished product is going to be. It needs restoration, but you buy it… more»
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Mini Competitor? 1963 Sunbeam Imp Mark I
Between a Mini and this 1963 Sunbeam Imp Mark I, there’s no question which one I’d want. This one, no really! I like my vehicles on the quirky side whenever possible and a rear-engine rear-drive car with the name… more»
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1969 Datsun 2000 Barn Find
This 1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster is a mixed bag: it looks to be a very nicely preserved barn find that hadn’t run in some time but managed to survive relatively unscathed. There’s no significant rot to speak of and… more»
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2-For-1 Deal: 1970 & 1971 Volkswagen Beetles
When the original Volkswagen Beetle appeared on the North American market in 1949, it had no right to be a sales success. Let’s face it, the car was small, its engine was at the wrong end, and not to… more»
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Garage Project: 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Pontiac celebrated its Golden Anniversary in 1976, and after 50 years of making cars, this GM division was still going strong at this time. By 1976 the Firebird had already been in production for nine years, with another 26… more»
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Update: Not A Lotus, A Dutton!
UPDATE 9/17/21 from Jamie Palmer: This car has been listed again, this time here on craigslist in Baltimore, Maryland for an asking price of $3,500 and spotted by our frequent finder Chuck F. At one point in time I… more»
