Whenever I see a 1941 Lincoln Continental, the first thing that comes to my mind is the unfortunate toll booth incident involving Sonny in “The Godfather”. The story goes that the producers just drilled holes in Sonny’s Continental to… more»
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V6 Survivor: 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II
Ford reinvented its once successful “pony car,” the Mustang, in 1974. The result was a smaller, more fuel-efficient automobile that came about at a most opportune time. But the car no longer was built for speed as many Mustangs… more»
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Crusty, Not Rusty: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
There seems to be an air of inevitability with First Generation Mustang project cars. More often than not, buyers face the prospect of cutting away acres of rotten steel and welding in an equal amount of new metal to… more»
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Easy Project: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
The C1 Corvette has a significant drawback for classic car enthusiasts. Values have climbed significantly in recent years, making it challenging to locate an affordable example to park in your garage. Even project cars can command some eye-watering prices,… more»
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Restore or Parts? 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Bidding is quite low at the moment for this rusty but deserving 1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. The Camaro really is a desirable spec, featuring T-tops and a four-speed. However, the seller pulls no punches in stating that it is… more»
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Never Unwrapped: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra With 16 Genuine Miles!
If you’re like me, you harbor a deep desire to have enough money and space to assemble your dream garage. Tastes vary, so no two dream garages will ever be the same. If I were in that fortunate situation,… more»
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Garage Stored Project: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
When the Barracuda was redesigned in 1970, they added an upscale version of the car called the Gran Coupe. It was targeted at buyers looking for more charm and trim in their pony car, whereas the ‘Cuda was for… more»
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A Pair Of Crosley Specials!
A special thanks to reader Chuck F. for sending us this seriously cool find of two Crosley-based specials! They are listed for sale (incorrectly as Crosley-Bugattis) here on craigslist and are located in Bessemer, Pennsylvania. The price for the… more»
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1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS With 2,300 Genuine Miles!
While the 1987 Monte Carlo SS doesn’t rate as the rarest car on the planet, it is unusual for us to see two ultra-low mileage examples appear in quick succession on our desks here at Barn Finds. However, that… more»
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1962 Austin-Healey 3000 V-8
It wasn’t uncommon during the 1960s and 1970s to shove American V-8s in all kinds of European sports cars, and the “big” Healeys were no exception. This particular one received a “Shelby” V-8 in 1968/69 (more about that later)… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1992 Mercury Capri 2+2
Ford Australia conceived and built the Mercury Capri at its manufacturing plant located in Broadmeadows, Victoria. The company’s primary focus was on the car being a major export model, with the United States being its target market. Sadly, it… more»
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6,500 Miles: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Aero Coupe
The Monte Carlo SS Aero Coupe was designed so that Chevy could better compete in racing and a limited number were also built for street use. This ’87 edition has just 6,500 miles on it, suggesting someone stored it… more»
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Dodge Dilemma: 1970 Dodge Challenger SE
Dodge built the first generation Challengers from 1970 through 1974, and for the debut year, you could get one of five different models (six if you count the West Coast only Western Sport Special, but that one’s another story). … more»
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Running Project: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro LT Z28
It’s hard to believe today, but the Camaro was in danger of being discontinued after the 1972 model year. Increasing federal emissions and safety mandates – combined with higher insurance premiums on muscle cars – had done a number… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1982 Chrysler LeBaron
Just as we’re getting our first snow in some parts of the upper Midwest, we bring you this 1982 Chrysler LeBaron convertible to rub salt into your wounds. Not road salt, just regular salt. This beautiful example can be… more»
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Solid Survivor: 1970 Dodge Charger
If I had a buck for every Second Generation Charger that I had seen with horrifying rust issues, I won’t say that I’d be rich, but I’d be a long way from being broke. That’s what makes this 1970… more»
