The dictionary describes a gremlin as being a mischievous sprite that is responsible for unexplained electrical or mechanical faults. In hindsight, calling a car a Gremlin was probably not one of AMC’s finest pieces of marketing. Barn Finder Pat… more»
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Luxury SUV Ancestor: 1966 Jeep Super Wagoneer
Jeeps are one of those brands that stand out. Almost everyone around the globe knows the Jeep name, their heritage runs deep. Wait, is that a tag line from a Jeep commercial? This 1966 Jeep Super Wagoneer is arguably… more»
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Rising From the Ashes: 1966 Ford Mustang GT
The thought of seeing your beloved classic car disappear in a fire is one that is too horrible to contemplate. That was very nearly the fate of this 1966 Mustang GT, but it has survived its trial by fire… more»
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Style Leader: 1933 Graham Blue Streak
Even though the paint is looking a bit tired, from certain angles you can still see the sparkle in the paint finish that was one of the innovative hallmarks of the Graham Blue Streak. Today, vehicle manufacturers use fine… more»
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Advanced Engineering: 1937 Cord 812 Westchester
Built during the height of the Art Deco period, and featuring some futuristic and revolutionary engineering, the Cord 812 Westchester was capable of many things, but it was completely incapable of saving the manufacturer from collapse. Today, Cord is… more»
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Rat Rod Project? 1936 Chevrolet ½ Ton Pickup
The fact that this 1936 Chevrolet ½ Ton Pickup is a project that has stalled in the very early stages could be a real blessing for the next owner. This means that the work that has been performed hasn’t… more»
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302-Powered Barn Find: 1971 Mercury Comet
The seller refers to this rust-free, 302 V8-powered 1971 Mercury Comet as a barn find and it sure looks like a nice, solid project car. It can be found here on eBay in Altadena, California. The current bid is… more»
READER AD: 1984 Nissan Datsun 300ZX
Early Datsun Z cars are big these days, with nice 240Zs fetching pretty serious money. While later examples, such as the 260, 280 and 300ZXs aren’t as desirable, they still are great cars and are definitely going up in… more»
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Past Restoring: 1962 Austin Healey 3000
This 1962 Austin Healey 3000 may have once been a particularly desirable car, but in the case of what looks like a long-forgotten example, its future as a parts rig may be sealed. Located somewhere in a New Jersey… more»
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Real Barn Find! 1948 Chevrolet
Now this is a real barn find! In 1948, Chevrolet continued its post-war 1946 & 1947 Fleetmaster lineup that were really warmed-over pre-war designs. Thankfully for Chevrolet, the car-hungry American public was still willing to purchase 248,748 1948 Fleetmasters! This… more»
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1957 Chevrolet 5.9 Cummins Mega Cab
There’s no surer way to brand yourself as a liar than adding useless random car words to your listings, such as a paragraph worth in the description of this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air in Midlothian, Ohio. Hoping someone looking… more»
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Needs Rescuing: 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix
When I look at this 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix, the first words that pop into my head to describe it are dusty and crusty. However, that crustiness doesn’t seem to translate into major issues with rust, so it is… more»
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Competitive Project: 1964 Buick Riviera
There is little doubt that the styling of the 1st generation Buick Riviera was striking, and they are a car that needs little in the way of visual enhancements beyond those that were provided by the car’s original designers…. more»
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Three On The Tree: 1969 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible
This 1969 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible has spent 49 out of its 50-years housed in a barn or a garage. The damage that you see to the paint is the result of spending 1-year outside, covered with a tarp…. more»
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True Barn Find: 1949 Chevrolet 3600 Pickup
Discovered in a barn in Missouri, this Chevrolet pickup is fairly solid. Used in its previous life to haul cattle, this pickup hasn’t run in a number of years, but the engine turns over freely. You can lasso this… more»
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360 Equipped: 1973 AMC Hornet X Hatchback
By 1973, tightening emissions laws were biting hard into the muscle car segment, but while the Hornet X would not be considered to be a true muscle car, it was still a respectable performer if equipped with the optional… more»
