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Hugger Orange 396: 1970 GMC Sierra Grande

I haven’t written up what I call an “honest truck” lately, so it was nice to see this 1970 GMC Sierra Grande cross my screen! It’s listed for sale here on eBay and is waiting for you to pick… more»

Former Race Car: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

The Plymouth Road Runner was something of a game changer in the muscle car market, once again putting big engines inside spartan cars. Under 30,000 Road Runner coupes were built for 1970 and this one was destined to become… more»

Rare And Desirable? 1969 Subaru 360 Young S

The terms “rare” and “desirable” mean different things to different people. For some folks, it’s only meaningful when talking about a dusty muscle car. For others, those of us who like our vehicles on the unusual side, it could… more»

Parked Since ’88: 1971 Dodge Demon

The Dodge Demon was essentially a Plymouth Duster with different badging. From the cowl forward, the Demon had Dart sheet metal just as the Duster had Valiant parts. The Demon hit the market a year after the Duster and… more»

Worth Fixing? 1969 Dodge Charger RT/SE 440

Hope springs eternal. That would seem to be the case with this 1969 Dodge Charger RT/SE 440. In its prime, this would have been a pretty awesome classic. Those days are a long way behind it, and it has… more»

Chicken Coop Find: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J

The Pontiac Grand Prix was a pioneer in the personal luxury car segment. It began as an offshoot of the Catalina in 1962 and became as series of its own the following year. A complete restyle for 1969-72 gave… more»

Blank Canvas: 1950 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup

Here at Barn Finds we get to share some of the coolest cars and trucks around. If time, money, and space weren’t limiting factors, we’d probably all have a ton of project vehicles at one time. In fact, if… more»

5.0 V8 Included: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster

Talk about a skinny garage find! This 1929 Ford Model A is really packed in there. The seller describes it as a Roadster/Cabriolet but I can’t decide which because I can’t get a good look at the windshield frame,… more»

1959 Plymouth Belvedere Convertible Project

1959 was the third year of Chrysler’s “Forward Look” cars and just one year away from the “Suddenly, it’s 1960!” marketing campaign catching up with reality. Pundits will argue that the 1959 models were less attractive than their 1957-58… more»

Pickup Project: 1937 Studebaker Coupe Express

A few months back we reviewed a 1937 Studebaker Coupe Express that was undergoing a restoration. That example elicited interesting comments as it seemed to capture some imaginations. So, for round two, here is another ’37 Studebaker Coupe Express,… more»

Alfa Package Deal: Two Alfettas for $1,500?

This pair of Alfa Romeo Alfettas seems like a possible bargain for an Alfa enthusiast, with the listing seemingly indicating both cars are available for just $1,500. Now, there’s an outside chance that’s $1,500 each, but it’s certainly worth… more»

440 Sleeper: 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger

Back in the day, if you saw this car coming down the road, you probably wouldn’t give it a second look. After all, it was just another Dart Swinger that Dodge made 120,000 copies of for 1970, right? Wrong…. more»

A-Code/4-Speed: 1966 Ford Mustang

This 1966 Mustang has been in the same family since new, but it has been sitting for a while. The time has come for the vehicle to move on to a new owner, and the seller seems motivated. Not… more»

1-of-75? 1982 Electrek Uncar

Back in the 1970s, manufacturers were tinkering with electric-powered cars in response to the energy crisis. One of the results was a short-lived, low production EV built by Unique Mobility in Colorado. Perhaps it was functional, but it wasn’t… more»

Historic Custom: 1954 Hudson Hornet

Generally, I shy away from customs. Auto designers usually have a great eye and a good feel for what works and what sells – yes, there are some obvious exceptions but I won’t belabor that point with specifics. Nevertheless,… more»

1950 Ford Custom Deluxe Project

The 1949 Ford was the automaker’s first new car since World War II. 1946-48 models were largely rehashed 1942s and just about everything was new about the car but the drivetrain. As the platform would be used for three… more»

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