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Cobra Jet Eliminator Clone: 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7

If the Camaro was Chevy’s answer to the Ford Mustang, was the Cougar Mercury’s answer to the Pontiac Firebird? Not exactly. While the Cougar and Firebird were introduced at the same time for 1967, the Cougar had been in… more»

Re-Assembly Required: 1954 Studebaker 3R Truck

In 1954, the 3R line of pick-ups replaced Studebaker’s 2R series that had been introduced after World War II. The most visible change for 1954 was they now had one-piece curved windshields rather than split panes as before. And… more»

No Reserve Project: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

One of the objectives of automobile reviews is to sing a car’s particular praises. Some examples are a bit light in the praises department – you have to dig, and even then you might still come up with a… more»

Both Tops! 1956 Ford Thunderbird

The first Thunderbirds were 2-seat personal luxury cars that would change several times through 1997, and then be resurrected briefly in the early 2000s. A white 1956 T-Bird was driven by Suzanne Somers in various scenes of the famous… more»

454/4 Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

The owner of this 1971 Corvette Stingray rightly points out that if this car were immaculate, it would be offered at a far higher price than he has set. However, it needs some cosmetic work, so he has priced… more»

No Reserve: 1974 Plymouth Barracuda

Blank canvas project cars are always good to find because it allows the new owner to let their imagination run riot. They can choose to perform a faithful restoration or to create the classic of their dreams. That is… more»

Numbers Matching Project: 1969 Porsche 912

This 1969 Porsche may look fairly beaten down, but given the age we’re in where patina is all the rage, perhaps it’s made more desirable for its roughshod appearance. The car does look fairly complete, and it’s not completely… more»

Reassembly Required: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

It was the end of the line for the second-generation F-Body, and it was getting long in the tooth. Introduced mid-year 1970, the ’81 Camaro and Firebird were moving over, finally, for completely new replacements. Both models tried to… more»

Collection Sell Off: 15 Pontiac Trans Ams For Sale!

Have any of you preferred one model to such a degree that you collected multiple versions of the same car? This seller in Burlington, Kentucky has, as he’s got a collection of Trans Ams that would make most muscle… more»

Field Of Project Cars: 1940s To 1970s

Located near Bakersfield, California is a field of automobiles that the seller describes as a collection of project cars. Some are in better condition than others and some would likely best serve as donors for other projects. Twenty vehicles… more»

1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Six Pack Project

Eagle-eye readers have already spotted the red “SIXPACK” letters on the hood of this black primer pony car. The 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T in Temecula, California is offered as a true V code (440 cid 3 x 2bbl) coupe…. more»

Field Find: 1964 Volvo 1800S Coupe

Whenever I think of these cars, a British TV spy show from the 1960s comes to mind. Roger Moore tooled around in one of these beauties as Simon Templar in The Saint. The P1800S would enjoy a long run… more»

Cheap Project? 1991 Chevrolet Corvette

I have been giving more thought to C4 Corvettes (1984-1996) lately as I see many of this generation selling for reasonable prices. The earliest versions don’t hold as much interest, but by 1991, the year of this subject Corvette,… more»

1941 Chevrolet Cab Over Survivor

We’ve featured several COE’s here on Barn Finds over the years. Cab-Over-Engine trucks are becoming increasingly more popular and in turn, more valuable. They share a lot of components with their light-duty cousins but have exaggerated hoods that allow… more»

Stored 25 Years: 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline Aerosedan

In the years following World War II, U.S. automakers largely used rehashed versions of the cars they sold before the war. Chevrolet was no exception, as the platform used in 1948 was the same one used in 1941. The… more»

Fastback Project: 1969 Ford Mustang

Whenever I see a 1st Generation Mustang that has been left exposed to the elements, I can’t help but feel the pangs of dread set in. The Mustang is a classic that is renowned for developing rust problems at… more»