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351/4 Speed: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback

This dusty 1970 Mustang Fastback is a Boss 302 clone, and it does have a few needs. However, it does appear to be a rust-free classic, and returning it to the road might not be difficult. It has received… more»

Cheap Project? 1968 Chevrolet Impala

To put things in perspective, about 710K Chevrolet Impalas were built in 1968. That’s not full-size “B” body cars, that number would be about 1.2 M. The 710K number is the Impala trim level alone. And Chevrolet took the… more»

Running Project: 1969 Jaguar E-Type 2+2

There was a time when the two strikes against this E-Type would have doomed it to being sold for a song. It’s a slightly ungainly 2+2 model, and it’s an automatic. But these days any E-Type is valuable, and… more»

Project Spider: 1960 Alfa Romeo Giullietta

I recently opined about the creation of Stellantis, the new holding company for FCA (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, and Lancia) and PSA (Citroen, Peugeot, Opel, and Vauxhall). Supposedly, the new company will maintain all of… more»

Supercharged V8! 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk

Studebaker had a lot of faith in the series of Hawk cars they fielded between 1956-64. There were several iterations on the Raymond Lowey-styled, Champion-based automobiles, such as the Sky Hawk, Silver Hawk, Power Hawk, Flight Hawk, Golden Hawk,… more»

Rare Sport Coupe: 1956 Chevrolet 210

When most folks think of the ’56 Chevy sport coupe (unpillared), the Bel Air usually comes to mind. But the mid-range 210 (or Two-Ten) could also be had in that body style, although they sold just one-seventh as many… more»

1 of 146: 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible

The Mustang got its second mild restyle in 1969 and would continue to sell well although just about everyone else was fielding a pony car by then. This convertible is a work-in-progress and in limited company as the number… more»

Free Firetruck! Stuck 1963 International Pump Truck

When it comes to getting rid of unwanted parts or vehicles, “free” is generally a powerful motivator for getting people to show up and haul stuff away you don’t want. However, there are usually some strings attached for vehicles… more»

Brambles Find: 1985 Ford Mustang LX

Does it help to be a dreamer when it comes to owning old cars and trucks? I think so, especially if you’re inclined to buying heap-grade examples of rare cars like I do. To me, it’s like waking up… more»

No Reserve Project: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Taking on someone’s unfinished restoration project can be a daunting task, and that is what awaits the buyer of this 1964 Corvette Convertible. However, it might not be as bad as it first seems. It appears to be mostly… more»

Red, White and Blue: 1970 AMC Machine

In the 1960s, American Motors competed in many market segments, but not the mid-size muscle car class. They had the AMX and Javelin to do battle with the Mustang and Camaro, but nothing for the GTO and Road Runner…. more»

All-American Six: 1928 Oakland Landau Coupe

From 1909 to 1931, the Oakland Motor Car Co. was a part of General Motors. Oakland is known for bringing the Pontiac to market in 1926, while also fielding cars under their own name. In those days, Chevrolet was… more»

Unusual French Find: 1969 Citroen Ami

I guess it’s Citroen week here at Barn Finds. While it is a very storied brand, not too many find their way to our discovery list. Yesterday, we covered this outrageous 1964 DS that is now Corvette powered and… more»

Desert Barn Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

Chevrolet had a break-out year of sorts in 1955. New modern styling, a dash of Cadillac glamour in a “low-priced three” car, optional air conditioning, a new V8 engine – and a sporty new model called the Nomad –… more»

Non-Turbo T-Top: 1983 Datsun 280ZX

The Nissan S130 platform has been recognized as a classic 1980s sports car for the last few decades. From pop culture references to all levels of professional racing, Nissan’s flagship coupe always had the looks and performance to preserve… more»

428 V8 Estate Car: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

1966 was a milestone year for the Ford T-Bird. It was the last year for both convertibles and unibody construction. The cars that followed would be bigger and closer to Lincoln in terms of size, style and function. But… more»

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