In 1958, Packard as a manufacturer was in its death throes, and production ended before that year was completed. This marked the demise of a once great marque that had been producing cars since 1899. Rubbing salt into the… more»
Project Cars
READER AD: $750 1974 Ford Pinto Project
The Pinto may not have been pretty, but it did help Ford enter the then emerging econocar market. The Beetle had been around for a while and a flock of small affordable cars was headed to our shores. The… more»
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Blazer in a Barn: 1972 Chevrolet Blazer
With the Chevrolet Blazer nameplate returning as a crossover SUV, there is only one way to get your hands on a Blazer with body-on-frame construction, and that’s buying one of the older models. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Jamie,… more»
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Spoiled For Choice: 1968 Ford Cortina Estate
The owner of this 1968 Ford Cortina Estate had originally intended to perform an Ecoboost transplant on the car, but a change of plans means that he has now decided to part with the car. Barn Finder Roger referred… more»
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Great Italian Classic: 1974 Alfa Romeo Montreal
An interesting little fact about the Alfa Romeo Montreal is that when Marcello Gandini at Bertone penned the original design drawings for the car, he envisaged it as being a mid-engined, 2-seater sports car. The fact that the car… more»
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Keep On Vannin’! 1983 Dodge Ram Van
Many of our readers remember the days when vans were the hot ticket – Chrome rims and thick-pile shag carpet were king! This van, while not as wild as some we’ve seen over the years, fits the bill nonetheless…. more»
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Sweet Survivor: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Against all expectations, sales figures for the 1954 Corvette were nowhere near what Chevrolet had hoped. While they were prepared to sell 10,000 cars, only 3,640 cars were built. This made 1954 the second worst year of Corvette sales… more»
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1-of-20: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette “Eckler’s”
The owner of this 1972 states that the car was custom built by the legendary company Eckler’s Corvette and that it is 1-of-20 that was built by that company. This is a claim that seems to be quite hard… more»
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Parked Since 1987: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
This poor old 1968 Pontiac Firebird is a forlorn looking sight, but there is some hope that it could have new life breathed into it. There’s rust aplenty, so the next owner will have some work ahead of them…. more»
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Commercial Luxury: 1959 Chevrolet Apache Fleetside Deluxe
Vehicle manufacturers recognize that even those who purchase a vehicle that was specifically designed for work purposes will occasionally like a touch of luxury, and Chevrolet is no exception in this department. Following on from the introduction of the… more»
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Plenty of Interest: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340
Dating from the first year of production, this 1970 Plymouth Duster 340 was loaded with some nice optional extras when it was new. Time has taken a bit of a toll on the car, but it does look like… more»
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Solid Project Car: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA Fastback
How good is it to find a Mustang project car that is not riddled with rust? The answer to that is that it can’t be a bad thing. This 1967 Ford Mustang GTA Fastback is not only complete and… more»
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Subtle Muscle: 1967 Buick Gran Sport 400
With subtle good looks and a 400ci V8 pumping out 340hp, the Buick GS 400 was something of a wolf in sheep’s clothing. In the performance stakes, it could run neck-and-neck with the GTO, but the whole outward appearance… more»
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Shed Find! 1957 Chevrolet Nomad
This 1957 Chevrolet Nomad wagon has an interesting story. While it may look pretty rough right now, it actually may be a decent project. You can find it for sale here on eBay with a current bid of $6,300. Located… more»
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One Year Only: 1960 Dodge Matador
No manufacturer is immune from one very specific law within the automotive world. It doesn’t matter how successful you are, if you release the wrong car at the wrong time, then you are assured of a sales disaster. Whereas,… more»
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Two For One: 1962 and 1965 Jeep FC170
Two, two, two Jeeps in one! The only thing better than one Jeep Forward Control would be having two of them and that’s exactly what this seller has listed here on eBay: a 1962 and a 1965 Jeep FC170…. more»
