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LS-1 Power! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

To LS or not, that often seems to be the question. Find an old Chevy of some sort, and the suggestions fly, “Put an LS in it!” Some say yea and others say nay. Well, I say “right now”… more»

DIY Dirt Track Racer! Modified 1929 Ford Model A

The Model A, like the Model T before it, was offered in a multitude of body styles. This 1929 example was originally a “sport coupe,” but was converted to a roadster design, and was a dirt track racer for… more»

Garage Project Find: 1965 Ford Mustang

If you worked on a Ford assembly line between 1964-66, you must have made enough money in overtime to put in a swimming pool or add a second story to the house. Since Ford built 1.3 million Mustangs between… more»

1 of 501? 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 383 V8

The Plymouth Barracuda got a new lease on life in 1970 when it received its own platform, then shared with the Dodge Challenger rather than the Valiant. Buyers would respond enthusiastically and year-over-year production went up by 50%. Unfortunately,… more»

Take Your Pick: Studebaker Assortment

Located in a field near Greenville, North Carolina lies a “collection” of Studebaker cars and one truck. They’re all from the 1950s and 1960s and how they came together here isn’t known. They’ve been sitting outside since they were… more»

Update: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

UPDATE 08/21/2021: This 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing is still searching for a new home, and it remains just as desirable today as it did when it was shiny and new. Barn Finder Larry D has spotted it for us,… more»

Affordable Project: 1951 Plymouth Concord Business Coupe

Some models are renowned for their longevity, while others can be a “blink and you’ll miss it” proposition. The Plymouth Concord falls into the latter category, with Plymouth only producing the car for two model years. The 1951 Business… more»

Blank Canvas Project: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible

There are days when I only need to look at my reflection in the mirror to gain a clear insight into how cruel the march of time can be. Alternatively, examining this 1966 Impala SS Convertible tells a similar… more»

Project Or Parts? 1963 Studebaker Avanti R1

When vehicle manufacturers collapse under a mountain of debt, they generally bow out with a pitiful whimper. Few people see them go, and few seem to mourn them. Studebaker was slightly different. Even though the company was on its… more»

Stored 37 Years: 1965 Studebaker Daytona

The 1960s started with optimism at Studebaker-Packard Corporation. In 1959, the company had launched its new compact, the Lark, and it was selling well. But as the new decade unfolded, competition would soon displace the Lark as a leader… more»

400 V8 Drop-Top Project: 1967 Pontiac Firebird

Along with the Chevy Camaro, the Pontiac Firebird came forth in 1967 to join the “pony car” movement that Ford’s credited with starting. In the first year, they helped put a dent in the Mustang’s stronghold with 300,000 cars… more»

Ran When Wrecked: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible

Beginning in 1967, GM had two entries to do battle with Ford’s popular Mustang: the Chevy Camaro and the Pontiac Firebird. As it turned out, the Firebird was more a competitor to the then-new Mercury Cougar. The car would… more»

Vintage Go-Kart: 1959 Royal Norseman

Sometimes it can be a question of available space, while it can be a matter of cost at others. Those are two of the countless reasons why some people will choose not to allow a classic vehicle into their… more»

Finishing Required: 1963 Pontiac Tempest Race Car

A few weeks back, we covered this 1963 Pontiac LeMans and there was a discussion around what to do with it and its later Pontiac performance follow-on, the renowned GTO. Well, for those who speculate around next moves, and… more»

Spare Shell Included! 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

In 1964-66, Ford couldn’t build the new Mustang fast enough. Assembling 1.3 million copies in a little more than two years is a herculean achievement in anybody’s book. The seller bought two of them, both fastbacks, with plans of… more»

Jeep Conversion: 1976 AMC Hornet 4X4

You see some of the most interesting finds on Facebook Marketplace. Like this 1976 AMC Hornet whose shell has been transferred to a Jeep 4-wheel-drive platform. While this looks like a do-it-yourself-project, it’s not a far-fetched pairing since AMC… more»