General Motors redesigned its 1959-60 cars in search of a longer, wider, lower appearance akin to the 1957-60 Chrysler “Forward Look” styling. For those years, the Catalina was on par with the Chevy Impala and represented the lion’s share… more»
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406 V8 Power: 1976 Chevrolet Vega Pro Street Wagon
With the number of outstanding autos that cross our desks here at Barn Finds, it’s not uncommon for something to occasionally capture my attention to the point where I have to fight the urge to envision my garage as… more»
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Auto Week Find: 1955 Ferrari 375 Plus Spyder
Snarly, isn’t it? You can hear it from here. This one-of-a-kind Ferrari is a hybrid derived from Ferrari’s 375 Plus race cars, which in turn evolved from the 375MM. The new race car would maintain Ferrari’s position at the… more»
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Blown Beast: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Pro Street
If you’ve been dreaming of a no-nonsense street machine with a throwback drag-strip attitude, this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Pro Street build may just hit the mark. Starting life as a real X33-code Z/28, this coupe has since undergone a… more»
BF Exclusive: 1960s Vintage Sprint Car
As impressive as modern race cars are, vintage race cars are far more interesting. Take this 1960s Sprint Car, there’s no stability control, diagnostics, or safety nets. Getting the most out of it depended on how skilled you were… more»
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Low-Mile Aero: 1987 Chevy Monte Carlo SS Aero Coupe
By the late 1980s, the muscle car era had long cooled—but GM still found ways to inject some real performance flavor into their lineup. One of the most unique expressions of that effort was the Monte Carlo SS Aero… more»
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Real Deal Z: Unrestored 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
The Z/28 would go on to become a mainstay in the Chevrolet Camaro lineup in the years following 1967, but the inaugural model is one rare F-Body, with a total of only 602 produced. In fact, many potential Camaro… more»
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Vintage Vision: 1930s-Style Indy Car by Jim Mann
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a pre-war Indy car—but without the seven-figure price tag or the stress of 90-year-old mechanicals—this custom-built tribute might be the perfect machine. Painstakingly hand-fabricated by respected race car builder Jim Mann of Elkhart,… more»
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Modena Masterpiece: 1947 Stanguellini 1100 Sport Internazionale
From making musical instruments to harmonizing race engines, the Stanguellini family ascended to fame over decades of dedication. Rooted in Modena, perhaps the most car-obsessed of all Italian provinces, first the grandfather, then the father, then the son exercised… more»
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Long-Term Ownership: 1960 Fiat Abarth Zagato Coupe “Sestriere”
This masterpiece is a result of Carlo Abarth’s obsessive production of high performance, small displacement race cars. But we have others to thank for this gem, including Fiat, who made the chassis and drivetrain; and Zagato, a master in… more»
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Racing Pedigree: 1966 Ferrari Dino 206 SP Recreation
Enzo Ferrari often made it abundantly clear that the main reason the company bearing his name produced road cars was to fund his racing program. This desire for competition success was the catalyst behind Ford’s failed buyout of Ferrari…. more»
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$10 Million Barn Find: Jay Leno Reveals The Rarest Mercedes Gullwing
If an automobile find is exciting enough to pique the interest of Jay Leno, there’s not a much better indicator that something special is going on, especially when the car sold at auction for nearly $10 million. That’s the… more»
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Rare Conversion: 1989 Ferrari F40 “Competizione”
Only 1315 F40s were made – and that was three times the production Enzo had anticipated. Nineteen of these were modified to competizione specifications by Ferrari’s preferred race engineering firm, Michelotto (Padova, IT). Another handful were converted by privateers…. more»
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600 HP Pro-Street Mopar: 1973 Plymouth Duster
The seller of this 1973 Plymouth Duster provides several details about what powers this mighty Mopar, and rightfully so, as this is one mean machine that’s said to be pumping out over 600 horsepower. What he doesn’t elaborate on… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1967 Briham PRH4
Events like the Goodwood Festival of Speed have allowed historic racing machinery to gain a new lease on life. These vehicles were often cut up for scrap when their competition days ended, but there is a renewed focus on… more»
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Icon Tribute Build: 1968 Porsche 911R!
When you hear the name Porsche, what images come to mind? Some people think of James Dean’s 550 Spyder. Some see the red 930 turbo poster car hanging on their wall in the 80s, and others see the yellow… more»
