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Small-Block Project: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda

The Plymouth Barracuda started out being a derivative of the Valiant compact in 1964. It actually beat the Mustang to market by 17 days, but the Ford product got most of the attention. By the second generation in 1967,… more»

Factory Big Block! 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

The best known of Monaco’s four quarters, Monte Carlo has been called a “playground for the world’s rich.” Chevrolet’s Monte Carlo brings that luxury to General Motors’ most popular and pedestrian brand. This 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo in Topeka,… more»

Parked For 15 Years: 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint Convertible

The 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint Convertible was a relatively rare car when it was new, so it is incredible to find a solid one that has been languishing in a shed for more than 15-years. Barn Finder Larry D… more»

350/4 Speed: 1971 Chevrolet C20 Pickup

Bidding history can be a clear indicator of a classic vehicle’s desirability, and the history on this 1971 Chevrolet C20 Pickup says that it is one that a few people would like to own. It has already received an… more»

6-Cylinder 3-Speed: 1965 Ford Mustang

In 1965, if Ford’s assembly plants had been running every day of the week for 365 days, output would have to have been 1,533 units a day. That’s nearly 64 cars per hour. That accounts for 559,451 automobiles –… more»

Tired Plow Truck: 1989 Dodge Ramcharger

Old plow trucks never die – but they sure do get rusty. It’s amazing how many Dodge Ramchargers, Ford Broncos, and Chevy K5 Blazers were thrust into plow vehicle duties, long before they became the valuable square bodies they… more»

Same Owner For 40 Years: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass S

The F-85 – first a compact and then later an intermediate – was the foundation for the highly-successful Oldsmobile Cutlass line. Besides the differences in trim levels, the 2-door Cutlass models in the early 1970s could be differentiated by… more»

Trans Am Project: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda

The AAR ‘Cuda was Plymouth’s entry into SCCA Trans Am racing for 1970. The sanctioning body required that participating manufacturers build at least 2,500 street versions of the cars used on the track. Plymouth accomplished this feat by assembling… more»

Original 400: 1967 Pontiac GTO

If the front-end styling doesn’t give the game away, the badge that you can just see peeking around the center of the grille should leave you in no doubt that the car parked in this garage is one of… more»

Affordable Project: 1950 Chevrolet 3800 Pickup

Time has not been kind to this 1950 Chevrolet 3800 Pickup. Still, with the ongoing popularity and desirability of these classics, it is a vehicle that will almost certainly serve as the basis for someone’s project. The big question… more»

Solid Starter: 1967 Pontiac LeMans Convertible

I can’t think of many more enjoyable experiences than partaking in some top-down cruising on a warm summer day. That is the opportunity that this 1967 Pontiac LeMans Convertible would seem to be offering its buyer. It will need… more»

1949 MG-TC With Full Inspection Report

Here’s a twist, usually when a review is written, it is up to the author to objectively identify a car’s strengths and weaknesses. This becomes a real task when images are stilted and minimal, and any descriptive text is… more»

Bargain Classic: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Sedan

If you’re in the market for a classic automobile project for under $1000, you know how slim the pickins can be – especially nowadays with YouTube people snapping them up left and right. Well, here’s your chance to get… more»

Coupe Conversion: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

Here’s something you don’t see every day. A Ford Mustang coupe that someone decided to turn into a fastback. I’m no sheet metal guy, but the body work looks to have been done pretty well. But the car is… more»

Z-Code Project: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

The Ford Galaxie was created in the late 1950s to compete with Chevy’s Impala. By 1962, all full-size Fords wore the Galaxie badge, with “500” and “500/XL” denoting the higher series. Some say this was to tie into the… more»

Ran When Parked: 1968 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

At first glance, it’s hard to tell a ‘68 Mustang from a ‘67 except for the side reflector lights mandated by Uncle Sam. Thanks to a 60-day strike in late 1967 and a saturated market due to newer competition,… more»

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