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Garage Find: 1978 AMC Matador Sedan With Barcelona Package

The AMC Matador, perhaps best known as Reed and Malloy’s black-and-white in the final three seasons of Adam-12, presented its protruding proboscis to the marketplace for the final time in 1978, and that marketplace reacted by buying 4,824 sedans, 3,746… more»

Is This Your Jam? 1972 Monte Carlo 4X4

I’ve always wanted an early 1970s Monte Carlo. I’ve never particularly wanted a 4X4. But here’s the chance to have both in one tidy package in the form of a home-engineered 1972 Monte Carlo 4X4. You can view the… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1974 AMC Hornet

Do you live in a salt-free region of our beautiful United States? Do you live in a rust-belt state but long for a simple three-season daily driver that will turn some heads and start some conversations while still providing… more»

Once A Barn Find: 1949 Willys Jeepster

You’ve got to give it to Willys for trying new things; after all, when you’re a smaller automaker trying to make it work by finding niches in the market, you have to find those niches. Well, for all Brooks… more»

Amphibious Project: 1966 Amphicar Model 770

The automotive world has produced its share of radical thinking, but very few manufacturers have tackled the challenge of producing amphibious cars. However, the Amphicar Model 770 stands out as one of the most successful efforts, with 3,878 vehicles… more»

One-of-a-Kind Custom: 1973 Volkswagen Beetle

During the second half of the 20th Century, you couldn’t go a mile without seeing a Volkswagen Type 1 (aka Beetle). That’s because 21.5 million copies of the quirky “Bug” were built and sold between 1945 and 2003. But,… more»

Still in the Barn: 1957 Volvo PV444

America is enormous. From my home in Michigan to Chandler, Oklahoma, where Barn Finds reader Tony Primo found this dusty 1957 Volvo on craigslist, is over 1,000 miles. The seller offers little information about its overall condition, aside from the fact… more»

Rare Concept Car: 1979 Ford Mustang Daytona Concept

We all know how big of a deal the Fox body Ford Mustang is in terms of muscle car history. It was a game-changer, and a generation that in many ways, set the stage for what the Mustang would… more»

Cheap Project: 1982 Johnson Phantom

When hunting for a project to restore, it’s often beneficial to be patient and wait for one that won’t require an exhaustive amount of work, if it’s a mass-produced model that enters the marketplace frequently.  However, if your dream… more»

Elvis Presley’s 1970 Cadillac Eldorado Guitar Car

Earning the prestigious title of The King Of Rock ‘N’ Roll is no small accomplishment, and not many musicians can claim they have a fan base the size of Elvis Presley.  Speaking of size, very few collectors can say… more»

Rumble Seat Runabout: 1926 Ford Model T Roadster Coupe

Is there ever really a wrong time for a right idea? With even marginal collector cars selling for prices double or more what they were not that long ago, how about if that right idea costs a mere $6995,… more»

Fiberglass Rarity: 1955 Victress C2 and MGA Coupe

The world of fiberglass kit cars is vast, and there are numerous craftsmen and manufacturers that created striking models with short-lived lifespans. This, in turn, makes these cars quite rare but also near impossible to document, and subsequently, value…. more»

The Other GTI: 1987 Puma GTE Coupe

It’s important to never get too excited over a swoopy body and sports-like details, as there may be an underwhelming powerplant involved. While you could argue that’s the case in a car like this Puma GTE Coupe, an exception… more»

Clean Kit Car: Gazelle Mercedes-Benz 540K Replica

A Gazelle kit car may be one of the most recognizable replicas of all time, if not the most recognizable replica of all time. And like all replicas, it can make you grin or grimace. The fact that this… more»

Pick Your Engine: 1970 Saab 96

Dedicated fans of Sweden’s quirky compact are certainly raising a quizzical eyebrow at my title, because this clearly does not look like a ’70 model. Well, it is. The seller has outfitted it with the trim from a ’67… more»

Turbocharged Project: 1978 Ford Pinto

You have to give credit to builders who take a chance on making a car that the factory never intended to build.  The Ford Pinto is obviously known throughout history for all the wrong reasons despite being a potential… more»

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