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Santa’s Barn Find: Vintage 2-Person Sleigh

It isn’t unusual for us to see classics appear here at Barn Finds without a motor, but this one is a little bit different. I suspect that this beautiful sleigh has seen more than a Christmas or two, but… more»

Drag Race Prepped:1969 Chevrolet Big-Block Corvette

It was not unusual in the ’60s and ’70s to find a C2 or C3 Corvette set up for drag racing. I have to admit, I really never understood why. Wasn’t the ‘Vette supposed to be the refined road… more»

Worth Saving? 1968 Dodge Charger Roller

Dodge found success with its mid-size quasi muscle/personal luxury car, the Charger, when they brought it out in mid-1966. Since it was based on the rest of Chrysler’s intermediates, it would receive a redesign for 1968, gaining something of… more»

Fold Away Scooter: Pair of 1960 Valmobiles

The Valmobile was a small scooter from the 1950s that was designed to fold up in a suitcase shape for traveling. It was originally conceived and built in France and then later production moved to Japan. The seller has… more»

Should I Bid? 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8

The seller of this 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk. III seems to be a man of few written words, but tells us that they purchased the car 10 years ago and have not touched it since. Or at least not… more»

Original 383: 1966 Dodge Charger

The number of reasons why a restoration project can stall would seem to be infinite. This one would rate amongst the worst because the owner passed away before he could start work on this classic. It is a complete… more»

Trade for a Focus? 1977 Ford Mustang Cobra II

The Ford Mustang Cobra II is one of those cars you either love or hate, and I already know which category most of our readers find themselves in. That said, the Cobra II at least gave the otherwise bland… more»

Parked For 30 Years: 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport Hardtop

The seller of this Pontiac LeMans Sport Hardtop lists it as a 1971 model. However, one look at the front of the car and the VIN reveals this to be a 1970 model. It was recently unearthed after being… more»

Stalled Project: Factory Five 818 S

It seems that no matter what brand the kit car is, or how well built it may be, there’s always a strong likelihood it ends up an unfinished project in someone’s basement. The car seen here is sold by… more»

Rare French Classic: 1950 Simca 8 Sport

While build totals can’t be confirmed, the Simca 8 Sport could be considered to be a rare French classic. Bringing together renowned designers and builders, the car that rolled off the production line possessed classic lines that hold up… more»

Classified Find: 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL AMG

Of all of the European tuning houses, there is probably none more famous than AMG. The company has been weaving its magic on Mercedes-Benz products since the 1960s, and some of their offerings have become the most desirable in… more»

1 of 738: 1966 Dodge Coronet 500

One of the holy grail engines from the 1960s is Chrysler’s 426 Hemi which output nearly one horsepower per cubic inch. Only 738 of them went into the Dodge Coronet in 1966, which would make a sweet survivor or… more»

One-Owner Ltd Edition: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

The best thing that may have ever happened to the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am was the release of the Smokey & The Bandit movie in 1977. The year of the release, sales went up 47%, followed by another 36%… more»

Ragtop Project: 1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible

For many, the Pontiac GTO started the muscle car movement in the mid-1960s. It was a potent mid-size automobile that enjoyed a more than 10-year run with a brief Australian-based resurrection 30 years later. Convertibles are rarer today than… more»

Estate Find: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

There is a lot to be said for being in the right place at the right time. That is the case for the seller of this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. He located this classic hidden away in a barn. It… more»

Cheap Classic: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

Leading a life of adventure can be a great thing, but there are times when it isn’t. The latter scenario would seem to be the case with this 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra. Not only has this limited-edition classic… more»

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