Blakely Auto Works built low-volume sports cars in the 1970s and 1980s. Some were actual automobiles, while others were kits. They were usually built off the platforms and mechanics of existing cars. While the Bantam, Bearcat and Bernardi models… more»
Project Cars
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Nearly Finished: 1978 Chevrolet Cheyenne Short Bed
Hiding away in this garage is a 1978 Chevrolet Cheyenne Short Bed that would need very little work before it is ready to hit the road once again. It appears to be a rust-free survivor, and all of the… more»
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Original 383: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
It is not uncommon for us to see stalled project cars come across our desks here at Barn Finds. This 1970 Plymouth Road Runner is a perfect example of this trend. It seems that the owner had gotten no… more»
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Plum Crazy 413: 1970 Dodge Charger 500
This 1970 Dodge Charger 500 came from the factory wearing one of Chrysler’s “Hi-Impact” colors, Plum Crazy. But not much of it is left now, having been taken over by rust in all sorts of places. And the original… more»
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Classified Find: 1952 Chevrolet 6400 Heavy-Duty Stake
This 1962 Chevrolet 6400 Heavy-Duty Stake is a complete vehicle that has been sitting for an extended period. It will need some restoration work, although the next owner could choose to return it to a roadworthy state and drive… more»
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Owned Since ’73: 1971 Datsun 240Z
It doesn’t seem like that many years ago that it was possible to head out and buy a nice Datsun 240Z for a modest sum. They have now hit their straps in the classic market, and pristine examples can… more»
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Estate Sale Barn Find: 1964 Chevrolet Impala
The Impala dominated sales at Chevrolet in 1964. That was especially true as a 2-door hardtop, where production would top 536,000 units, with a third of them being Super Sports. This ’64 Impala is a non-SS car, one that… more»
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1970 Pontiac Trans Am Ram Air III Project
It looks pretty rough and ready, but this 1970 Pontiac Trans Am has a few positive attributes that make it an exciting proposition for restoration. The first is that it is a complete vehicle. It is also 1-of-1,769 examples… more»
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Basement Find: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 427!
The previous owner of this 1968 Corvette parked it in his basement to commence restoration. Sadly, he passed away before he could really get started. The seller purchased the car from his estate but has now decided to part… more»
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Worth Saving? No Reserve 1967 Pontiac Firebird
General Motors got into the pony car field in 1967 with two vehicles: the Camaro from Chevrolet and the Firebird from Pontiac. The former was there to take on the Ford Mustang, while the latter targeted the Mustang’s new… more»
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Rare Muscle: 1970 Pontiac GTO 455 H.O.
This 1970 Pontiac GTO is being relisted for sale by the friend of the owner. The car was previously auctioned in mid October with a final sales price of $19,699. Unfortunately for the seller, the buyer ended up not… more»
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340 V8 Candidate? 1973 Plymouth Gold Duster
The Valiant was a steady performer for Plymouth, but exciting was not a word used to describe it. That changed in 1970 when the Duster was born, a fastback version that allowed it to go head-to-head with the Ford… more»
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Fire Sale: Aston Martin, Singer Porsche, and More!
This 1970 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is an obvious burn victim, with barely any recognizable details left beyond the classic wire wheels with knock-off hubs that managed to survive the blaze. The real story isn’t just a solitary vintage… more»
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Desirable First Year: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino
In 1957, Ford introduced a new kind of pickup, one that was a modification to their 2-door station wagon to incorporate a truck bed in the back half. Sales of the Ranchero were strong enough for Chevrolet to follow… more»
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1948 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible
Update 11/7/20 – The seller of this cool woodie convertible has lowered their asking price by $5k. Find it here on eBay. From 10/16/20 – Finding a classic car that has belonged to the same family since new is… more»
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Stored Since ’69: 1932 Ford Model B Sedan
This 1932 Ford Model B Sedan has been sitting in storage since 1969. The current owner has dragged it out, and an inspection has revealed that this is a solid classic that would make a great restoration project that… more»
