1972 wasn’t exactly a pinnacle year for the Ford Mustang, as the car’s size had recently increased while performance potential and sales were decreasing. Consumer tastes were beginning to shift towards smaller vehicles, with some likely would-be Mustang buyers… more»
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Solid Driver: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340
Judging a book by its cover can be a mistake. It may mean missing out on a promising project candidate because it doesn’t make a positive first impression. This 1972 Plymouth Duster 340 looks rough, with dings, dents, and… more»
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Drag Wagon: 1983 Chevrolet Malibu
Sometimes, the most unconventional idea is the best one. In this case, it’s to convert a Chevrolet Malibu wagon into a nitrous-fueled drag car capable of running a 1/4 mile in 9 seconds flat. However, it may not be… more»
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426 Hemi Power! 1966 Plymouth Satellite
Chrysler’s B-body cars finally became real mid-size products in 1965 after the company brought back the C-body for the full-size Plymouths and Dodges. The Satellite joined the Belvedere family as an upscale intermediate, and the autos received a refresh… more»
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Hot T-Bird: 1987 Ford Thunderbird
Sometimes, you just have to respect the build. It’s not always our cup of tea, or the type of vehicle we’d build for ourselves, but when someone clearly has a passion for a specific model, who are we to… more»
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Former Fuelie: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette received a long-awaited redesign in 1963 and – with it – a new body style was offered: the Coupe. It came with a split-window arrangement in the back that proved to be a one-year-only deal as… more»
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Roller Project or Parts: 1970 Chrysler 300
The Chrysler 300 Letter Series was perhaps the first U.S. muscle car, arriving less than a decade before the Pontiac GTO. Chrysler added the 300 Sport Series in 1962 with less power and more doors to widen the appeal… more»
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Plum Crazy Paint! 1972 Dodge Demon 340
The 1970s Dodge Demon (later renamed Dart Sport) was the equivalent of the Plymouth Duster. It was a fastback that offered a 340 cubic inch V8 in the muscle car category in 1971-73 (replaced by the 360 after that)…. more»
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Numbers Matching 4-Speed: 1969 Plymouth GTX
In the late 1960s, Plymouth went in two directions with its mid-size muscle cars. The first, in 1967, was the GTX, targeted at the upscale market and coming standard with a 440-cubic-inch V8. The second, in 1968, was the… more»
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Lightning Rods Shifter: 1984 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Hurst Performance partnered with several automakers over the years, but its most notable may have been with Oldsmobile. Between 1968 and 1984, they partnered for 10 special editions, culminating in the 1983-84 models as the most popular. Those two… more»
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Worth Saving? 1969 Dodge Charger 383
Of all the cars that turn up here on Barn Finds, one of the most popular is the second-generation Dodge Charger. They were in demand when new, and today, even after 55+ years (thanks to The Dukes of Hazzard… more»
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Running Project: 1972 Dodge Challenger
When an E-Body shows up on the market at the $14,000 price point, it’s typically a hefty project, often not running, or sometimes a roller. However, this 1972 Dodge Challenger is reported as drivable, so the fact that it… more»
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39k-Mile Sting Ray: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
The now-iconic “Split-Window” Corvette was gone in 1964, having been a one-year-wonder. Complaints about outward visibility caused Chevrolet to replace the two-piece rear glass with a single wrap-around one. Sales were not impacted, as the Corvette grew by another… more»
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Stored 23 Years: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet’s mid-size Chevelle quickly became the best-selling car in its class after its arrival in 1964. The car got a styling refresh in 1966, so changes in 1967 would involve mostly the grille and taillights. The Malibu was the… more»
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Red, White, and Rad: 1974 Spirit Of America Chevrolet Nova
Although the official U.S. Bicentennial birthday was still a couple of years away, Chevrolet got a head start on its celebration by introducing 4 special autos in 1974 to commemorate our Country’s independence, and probably also to help increase… more»
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Tri-Power/4-Speed: 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix
The story of this 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix has a few twists and turns. It features a 389ci Tri-Power V8 under the hood, but the car doesn’t come with that motor. However, the deal includes a similar powerplant from… more»
