When Chevrolet introduced the Chevy II/Nova in 1962, it was everything the Corvair wasn’t. It was a conventional compact with the water-cooled engine sitting up front. It was more like the Ford Falcon, and the two vehicles would dominate… more»
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Restored and Ready: 1969 Chevy Corvette Coupe
Few cars combine style, muscle, and American heritage quite like a chrome-bumper C3 Corvette. This 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe, listed here on eBay and located in the U.S., is a matching-numbers example with a frame-off restoration completed in 2005…. more»
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Fix While You Drive! 1963 Ford Fairlane 500
Ford’s success at launching a compact car in 1960 led them to fill a second void in 1962 – the intermediate. The company rolled out a mini-me version of the Galaxie using the Fairlane name, which had been a… more»
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Wild Custom: 1963 Chevy Bel Air–Based Roadster Project
Now here’s a project with personality! This 1963 Chevrolet began life as a four-door Bel Air but has since been converted into a custom two-door “Impala-style” roadster. Located in the northwest suburbs of Illinois and listed here on craigslist,… more»
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BF Auction: 1970 Pontiac GTO
It would be easy to take one look at this 1970 Pontiac GTO and dismiss it immediately. That could be a mistake, because it offers a surprising amount to potential buyers. It will require work if it is to… more»
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Mechanic’s Special: 1991 Cadillac Brougham
Do you like Cadillac luxury at a convenient price? Are you familiar with the intricacies of an early 1990s Chevy V8 with Throttle-Body Injection? If so, this 1991 Cadillac Brougham may be your next hobby car/luxo boat/daily driver. Barn Finds reader… more»
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Heavy Chevy 4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
Muscle car sales peaked in 1969/70 as insurance companies were on the hunt to raise premiums on performance cars. To recapture sales, Chevrolet introduced the Heavy Chevy in 1971, a car that resembled a Super Sport but lacked the… more»
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Soft Top Truck: 1989 Dodge Dakota Convertible
The idea of a convertible pickup truck is still one of the best concepts I’ve seen that has never been sufficiently replicated. Not only that, the Dodge Dakota convertible just looked good, like it captured summertime USA on four… more»
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Resto Rod Starter Kit: 1941 Chevy Special Deluxe Coupe
If you’re looking for an old-school project car with solid bones and a treasure trove of parts included, this 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe 2-door coupe might be the ticket. Listed here on craigslist in Oklahoma City, this prewar Chevy… more»
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Slant 6 and Solid: 1972 Plymouth Duster
Although the Duster shared a chassis and other components with the Plymouth Valiant, its sporty styling proved a welcome addition to the brand’s lineup and a favorable entry for the compact market, which was becoming more popular when this… more»
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390 Tri-Power: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
The wheels are the first hint that this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Sunliner Convertible might be more than a pretty face. Thankfully, they don’t flatter to deceive, because this beauty’s mechanical specifications are pretty special. The original motor has… more»
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Restoration Candidate: 1972 International Scout II
What was the first passenger vehicle to replace the horse in the farmer’s field? The Jeep might have been pressed into service; Citroën’s 2CV can take a bow in France; the Land Rover, certainly, in the UK. In America,… more»
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Affordable V8: 1966 Ford Ranchero
Affordability is often a genuine consideration when enthusiasts are searching for a classic to park in their garage. This 1966 Ford Ranchero ticks that box, with its lack of rust and the V8 under the hood adding to its… more»
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WOOOOO! Ric Flair’s 1976 Cadillac Superfly Eldorado
I was lucky enough to grow up in the southern part of Virginia in the 60s and 70s. Saturday afternoons were reserved for one thing and one thing only: Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling. And in the 70s, there was no… more»
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Rare 3-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Rarity claims must often be taken with a grain of salt, especially when they relate to some obscure option. However, when they revolve around a major drivetrain component, they are typically more credible. This 1968 Corvette Convertible is a… more»
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BF Auction: 1931 Packard Model 840 DeLuxe Sedan
One of the “Three P’s” of luxury car manufacture, Packard (along with Pierce-Arrow and Peerless) was best described in one of the big hardcover collectible car books of my youth as a locomotive. Indeed, this 1931 (or, more accurately… more»
