Chrysler got a lot of mileage out of its B-platform, using it for both Dodge and Plymouth. With the Dodge alone, it provided a foundation for the Charger, Coronet, and Super Bee models. This 1970 Coronet 500 convertible was… more»
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Matching Numbers? 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396
Yes, that does sound a bit disingenuous but it is a true statement. It is a bit like this cagey business contact that I used to have. He would never lie, he just didn’t tell you the entire story…. more»
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396 V8 Sleeper! 1965 Chevrolet Biscayne
From 1959-75, the Biscayne would be the entry-level model for a full-size Chevrolet. While they were Plain Jane cars and lacked most creature comforts, they could be ordered with any engine that Chevy had to offer. That included the… more»
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Corvette Mini-Me? 1973 Opel GT
The GT was a front-engine, rear-drive, 2-seat sports car built by Opel in Germany. The first generation ran from 1968-73 and didn’t return for another 34 years. The resemblance between the GT and the C3 Corvette may not be… more»
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Rare Combination? 1977 Ford Mustang Cobra II
This 1977 Ford Mustang Cobra II’s owner claims that it features a rare paint and trim combination. While I won’t argue that it is slightly unusual, I have been unable to confirm how rare it is. However, one of… more»
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327-350 HP! 1966 Chevrolet Nova SS Garage Find
Here’s a pretty special find, a 1966 Chevrolet Nova SS. These have graced the pages of Barn Finds before but this example is harboring an original bearing, in spite of the fact that its best days, for now, look… more»
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True Barn Find: 1973 Chevrolet Convertible Corvette
This 1973 Chevrolet Corvette has been left in storage for the past 15 years. As we have heard in the past, it was running when it was locked up in storage. I doubt you want to try to turn… more»
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455 V8 Project: 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado GT
Oldsmobile’s innovative Toronado was the first U.S. production automobile with front-wheel drive since the Cords of the 1930s. First-generation cars would be built from 1966-70, including this Toronado GT. It was differentiated by its W-34 option package that included… more»
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No Reserve! 1958 Porsche 356 1600 Project
When you think of “the ultimate sports car,” what comes to mind? Corvette? MGB? Miata? The “sports car” signifier doesn’t necessarily mean fast, remember, it just means fun to drive on bendy roads, so you can forget about your… more»
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Custom Widebody: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
It’s not at all uncommon to see the classic DeTomaso Pantera show up in project car form despite being classified as a vintage slice of exotica. Despite their Italian heritage, the Ford powerplant seemingly made it seem like less… more»
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Retired Race Car: 1984 Mazda RX-7
Old race cars: what’s the verdict on these? I feel like a certain number of years has to pass for them to achieve eternal cool status, and this 1984 Mazda RX-7 is just on the cusp of transitioning from… more»
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Retro Rod: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Aero Coupe
This 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Aero Coupe is a desirable car that oftentimes pops up as a survivor kept in a climate-controlled environment. In this instance, the Aero Coupe in question has actually been modified into what one might… more»
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Back Lot Find: 1970 Lotus Europa
The Lotus Europa was a mid-engine GT car built by the British company Lotus Cars between 1966-75. While the mid-engine concept was great for Grand Prix racing, it had not yet gained acceptance for street use and the Europa… more»
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354 Hemi V8 Desert Find: 1956 Chrysler Imperial
While the Imperial name had been associated with Chrysler since the 1920s, they spun it off as its own make and division in 1955 to better compete with Cadillac and Lincoln. And the first two model years of the… more»
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Luxurious Project: 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
The Silver Shadow is a full-sized luxury car built by Rolls-Royce between 1965-80. “Project” is not a word you might ordinarily associate with a Rolls-Royce, but that would be the case here. This ’74 Silver Shadow received a replacement… more»
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Long Term Garage Dweller: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
Usually, when a project car is discovered, both the project and its environs, are less than optimal. That’s not exactly the case here as this ’68 Chevrolet Corvette convertible, which is hardly in an operational condition but is in… more»
