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Restore or Parts? 1973 Dodge Charger SE

In the mid-1960s, Dodge conceived an intermediate-sized sporty car to fill a gap between the new “pony car” segment (Ford Mustang) and the “personal luxury” cruiser (Ford Thunderbird). Based on Chrysler’s B-body, they wanted to create a fastback look… more»

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Project

Tri-Five Chevys are some of the most recognizable and collectible classic cars. This one is a Bel Air from 1955 and it looks like it could definitely use some attention. It can be found here on eBay with a… more»

1975 Ford F-250 Crew Cab Short Bed

It seems like a lot of vintage Ford Crew Cab pickups come out of the northern Rocky Mountain region. This 1975 Ford F250 is no exception and is located in Homedale, Idaho. It can be found here on eBay with… more»

Tent Find: 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback

It is hard to believe that this 1968 Mustang Fastback has spent the last 10-years languishing under a tent. It has survived this ordeal remarkably well and has all of the makings of a great project car. The owner… more»

Dual Quads! 1964 Buick Riviera Wildcat

Some would say that Bill Mitchell’s penned 1963 Riviera was Buick at its best. It’s arguable but the Riviera was a notable departure from traditional Buick two-door hardtops and captured the imagination of 40K buyers that initial year who… more»

Solid Foundation! 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

An old proverb tells us that the wise man builds his house upon a rock, and muscle car evangelists preach that the wise gear head builds not upon the sinking sand of rust, but on rock-solid metal. This 1970… more»

Story of a Field Find: Two Classic Chevrolets

Unlike so many reports here on Barn Finds, this is not a critique of a car for sale but the story of two cars that were rescued, with one of them currently undergoing a complete restoration. First is a… more»

Backyard Find: 1979 Avanti II Coupe

Every car enthusiast I know would be completely OK with a backyard that looked like the one this 1979 Avanti II is parked in. The seller is in Florida and has numerous vehicles under cover in what looks like… more»

California Edition? 1981 Datsun 280ZX

The Z car is recognized all over the world, and despite low-ish values for the later cars, there’s a dedicated following for seemingly every generation. This 1981 Datsun 280ZX appears to have been found in a desolate workshop, with… more»

Series 1 Project: 1964 Jaguar E-Type Coupe

Series 1 Jaguars are always in demand, as they feature a host of details not found on later cars, and generally, the initial production runs of any iconic model are sure-fire collectibles later on. This one is a project,… more»

427/4-Speed! 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS

Semantics are important and descriptions matter. Take this 1966 Impala SS, the listing claims it as a true SS 427 car. Well, it’s really an Impala SS with a 427 engine, as an Impala SS427 was specifically known as… more»

Estate Sale Find: No Reserve 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is being sold by the daughter of the owner who passed away. The car is a little rough and will needs some work to get it back on the road but it is running…. more»

Navy SEAL Prototype: 1991 Go-Fast Boat

For our boating fans out there, we bring you a total mystery find that supposedly has origins as being a prototype “go-fast” boat for the U.S. Navy SEALs. The seller reports this is a project he’s been working on… more»

Tri-Five Limo: 1957 Chevrolet 150 Limousine

In general, many of us aren’t flying at the moment. And, if you’re like me, the thought of getting on a plane and going anywhere holds some appeal, especially if it’s warm and there’s some drinks with little umbrellas… more»

Clown Car Conversion: Jaguar XJ6 Prototype

The world of custom clown cars is a strange one, but it’s typically reserved for Cadillac Sevilles. This time, a 1986 Jaguar XJ6 decided to get into the mix, and someone chopped a four door down to two very… more»

10 Year Garage Find: 1971 Dodge Demon Sizzler

The Demon was Dodge’s version of the Duster fastback that Plymouth introduced in 1970. A year later, Dodge joined the bandwagon using the front clip from a Dart Swinger, different taillights, and Demon graphics to distinguish between the two…. more»