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Recent Restoration: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette

There are few better ways to photograph any Corvette than the “low-¾” angle. That approach typically accentuates the low and aggressive stance of these classics, which is one of the factors that immediately attracted me to this 1964 Coupe…. more»

Pace Car Replica Project: 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88

For the fourth time in the decade, Oldsmobile was chosen in 1977 to pace the field at the Indianapolis 500.  The race edition of the Delta 77 Royale piloted by actor James Garner came with a Targa Top for… more»

Factory T-Tops: 1986 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z

The word “Daytona” conjures up thundering American V8s on sandy beaches or high banked ovals, but somehow it also seems at home on this sporty red hatchback from Dodge. Chrysler has always done its own thing, and when its… more»

Stored Since 1986: 1968 Dodge Charger Roller

When the company launched its “Dodge Rebellion” marketing campaign, the new Charger was at the forefront. The approach was to solidify Dodge as being the performance arm of Chrysler Corp. The Charger didn’t catch on at first in 1966-67,… more»

Italian Smorgasbord: Auto E Moto d’Epoca

Every year, one of the largest swap meets in the world convenes in Italy, specifically Bologna after the show outgrew the confines of Padua’s fiera two years ago. Held over four days in October, Auto e Moto d’Epoca tempts… more»

One Family Slant Six: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

When the Plymouth Barracuda was totally redesigned in 1970, most buyers wanted a V8 engine. And 89% of them were built with a 318 cubic inch V8 engine or larger. The other 11% came with the Slant Six motor… more»

Needs Some TLC: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette

I just returned from a trip to Houston, Texas and one of the first things that caught my attention was a 1976 Chevrolet Corvette, parked in the shared parking area of an upper-scale residential community. I wondered about the… more»

1 Of 500: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Project

Just the mention of a Boss 429 Mustang is enough to bring tears of joy to most blue oval fans, and rightfully so, as not only are these Fords fast but they’re also scarce and highly sought after.  The… more»

Unrestored Hippie Van! 1976 Dodge Tradesman

Dodge’s B-Series vans, dubbed the RAM, were in production for more than 30 years (1971-2003). The first generation ran through 1978 and was divided into two categories, Tradesman for cargo vans and Sportsman for people vans. The Tradesman was… more»

1 of 200: 1986 Ford Mustang Saleen

The Saleen brand has long been associated with building some of the most sought-after Ford Mustangs ever made. When the first examples showed up, they were a bit more restrained in terms of upgrades compared to the modern-day offerings,… more»

57k Original Miles: 1973 Plymouth Duster 340

If I could give an owner two pieces of advice when selling their classic, they would be to provide as many high-quality images as possible and supply clear and concise information that leaves nothing open to potential incorrect interpretation…. more»

318 V8 Crate Motor: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda

Although the Plymouth Barracuda was all-new in 1970, its wings were clipped after 1971 as a performance car. Before 1972, you could get a ‘Cuda with a 383, 440, or 426 Hemi V8. After that, the 340 was the… more»

Investment Grade: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 350

When a seller describes any classic as “investment grade,” there’s a good chance that you are dealing with something special. Such would appear to be the case with this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 350. From its spotless presentation to… more»

Rebuilt Big-Block: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The 1960s was a golden era in American automotive history, with muscle cars at the height of their power. Squeezing potent V8s under the hoods of relatively pedestrian models resulted in fire-breathing monsters with performance to satisfy all but… more»

One Owner Survivor: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am

We see our share of classics at Barn Finds that stretch the definition of the term “survivor” to its limits. Some will have received a restoration or significant upgrades. However, this 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is the real deal,… more»

One of 3,001: 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

It’s too bad that all things must inevitably come to an end: Take Oldsmobile, for example. In its long life, it designed, assembled, and sold many memorable machines. Every once in a while, it would team up with Hurst… more»

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