The Fiat 128 was a small econobox built in Italy between 1969-85 but only imported to the U.S. from 1971-79. It would sell relatively well in the ’70s because the OPEC oil embargo drove up the price of gasoline…. more»
Project Cars
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Parts And Pieces: 1970 Dodge Challenger
Dodge was the last major U.S. automaker to get into the pony car space, but that was more than five years after the rush had started. It would do well in its first year, selling nearly 77,000 units, but… more»
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455 V8 Project: 1971 Pontiac Firebird
After a successful first three years, the Pontiac Firebird (and Chevy Camaro) was redesigned for 1970. The second generation would carry the car through the 1981 model year and overall sales of nearly 1.2 million cars. This 1971 edition,… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
It can become a common theme with 1st Generation Mustang project cars. I would like a dollar for every example I’ve seen with significant rust problems because I suspect that I would finish up with enough cash to buy… more»
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Three-Gauge Project: 1966 Porsche 912 Coupe
Over the years, the rising tide of early 911 prices has carried the fortunes of the less-favored 912 ever higher. Fear not, gentle reader, for here we have evidence that solid 912s are still out there, waiting to be… more»
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318-Equipped: 1978 Dodge D100 Pickup
Classic pickups have grown in popularity in recent years, and good ones can command some pretty impressive prices in today’s market. This 1978 Dodge D100 Pickup is a project build that runs and drives, and the owner has done… more»
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Manx Style: 1961 VW Dune Buggy
I’m sure that we all have our own automotive Bucket List, and while I have had the privilege to drive some desirable cars during my lifetime, one that has always eluded me is a traditional Dune Buggy. The former… more»
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Stored 20 Years: 1969 Chevrolet Nova
If you search online for a 1969-72 Chevy Nova for sale, SS models and clones of the same pop up the most often. Less seen are the “regular” Nova with six-cylinder or small V8 engines. They represented 93% of… more»
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Work-In-Progress: 1968 Ford Mustang
In 1968, the Mustang would continue to dominate the pony car scene that Ford had created four years earlier. Though competition was plentiful then, Mustang would still outsell all the others. The seller’s car looks like your basic Mustang… more»
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Fixable Convertible? 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 402
How did all of this happen? That was my first thought when I spied this ’72 Chevrolet Chevelle SS on our tip line. I was initially turned off by it but I kept looking it over and shaking my… more»
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Buy One Get One: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Airs
When it comes to cars, a BOGO (buy one/get one), usually means that one is shaky and the other is worse. In this case, we have a pair of 1955 Chevrolet Bel Airs, one is a convertible and the… more»
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Sterling: 70s Kit Car Survivor?
Can a kit car be a survivor? The Sterling (or Nova, Eureka, Sebring, Cimbria, Sovran, Puma, Totem, Eagle, Scorpion, Ledl, Defi, Gryff, and Tarantula!) may have the distinction of having been produced under the most names of any coupe… more»
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South Carolina Collection: Yard Liquidation!
Sometimes, an ad just speaks to you. As someone who frequents junkyards, both of the private and commercial kinds, this listing for a yard cleanout in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, really spoke to me. Not only that but the… more»
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Looking To Trade: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Other than the Nomad, one of the most desirable of the 1955-57 Tri Five Chevrolets is the 1957 Bel Air convertible. The styling is timeless for the era when tailfins would begin to dominate automobile production for the next… more»
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No Reserve: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1973 model year marked one of transition for the C3 Corvette. The car received a raft of mechanical changes that transformed the Corvette into a softer and more civilized vehicle. However, most people noticed the visual changes to… more»
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302-Equipped: 1971 Ford Bronco
We see our fair share of 1st Generation Ford Bronco project cars here at Barn Finds, but this 1971 example could be a rare gem. There’s no denying that it needs some work, but finding a V8-equipped example with… more»
