There’s always some shock value to seeing a vehicle that brings good money in restored condition languishing in a private yard. That’s not to say this 1978 Dodge Lil’ Red Express pickup is worth crazy money, but it is… more»
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$5K and Up: 15 Barn Finds in Pennsylvania
Barn Finds reader Pat L. spotted a very intriguing listing on craigslist, showing what appears to be a vast quonset hut-like structure full of big body luxury sedans. The seller says all of the car stored here are barn finds… more»
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Closing Its Doors: Utah’s Only Classic Salvage Yard
Prepare to be bummed out: a haven of vintage cars and parts that’s been an Utah institution for decades is set to wind down in June. McBride’s Auto Wrecking in Grantsville, Utah is being forced to shutter after new… more»
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Bring A Big Bin: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
How about a rust free 1969 Firebird with a 455 for $3,000? What’s the catch? First, I don’t believe the first generation Firebird had a 455 engine option. Next, you’ll have to clean out the seller’s garage. You get to… more»
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Absolutely Almost All Original: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
Many times we see a claim that a car is all original, but closer inspection reveals that “original” is an abused word. For the sake of argument in this write-up, let’s set the definition as a car with nearly… more»
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More “UV” than “SUV”: 1969 International Harvester Travelall
For me, this is perhaps the ultimate “UV” – a no-frills, massive, simple Utility Vehicle built for cargo capacity and not creature comforts. Sure it’s got seats, windows, a couple of necessary things like a speedometer and a steering… more»
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1 Of 8? 1964 Galaxie 427 Four-Speed Convertible
Upon hearing the phrase “427 Galaxie,” most enthusiasts picture a bare-bones “Custom” with a 410 horsepower Q-code 427 and a four-speed floor-shifter… your basic full-sized quarter-mile warrior. Forget that, because someone ordered this Q-code 1964 Ford Galaxie as a… more»
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Engine Build Done: Corvair Ultra Motorhome
The world’s largest Corvair: that’s one way to describe the Ultra Van, a Corvair-based motorhome built in limited quantities in the 1960s. Featuring clever engineering to deliver a look like no other, there’s still an enthusiastic fan base behind… more»
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What Am I Missing? 1979 L82 Corvette
Ok, so what am I missing? Why isn’t this car gone by now? This 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is listed here on eBay with a buy it now of $5,000, and the seller is even looking for offers below that!… more»
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Low Mileage Ugly Duckling: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
After a life time spent with the same family, this Corvette went to its second home about a year ago after sitting for 48 years. Originally a black car with a red interior, this Chevy was repainted burgundy at… more»
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Weathered Prewar Find: 1940 Ford Pickup
The elements and time can do some wild things to old vehicles much like this ’40 Ford pickup. Well weathered with varying colors, this unique pickup is a great start to a project, and the seller had every intention… more»
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Field Find: 1971 Ford Torino GT Convertible
Here’s a serious project for serious people who love seriously cool cars. Or, cars that used to be seriously cool and could be again if enough $100 bills were thrown at it. Make that $1,000 bills. This 1971 Ford… more»
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Shark Eyes: 1974 Pontiac LeMans Sport Coupe
I have always thought that this era Pontiac was pretty mean looking, sort of like a shark with those two round, emotionless eyes. Maybe with that front bumper, it’s more of a hammerhead shark but a shark nonetheless. This… more»
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Buick Turbo Powered: 1982 Baroque
It’s amazing how many vehicles were manufactured in the 70s and 80s that resembled what fictional character Cruella Deville drove in the Disney classic 101 Dalmatians. Of course, the Mercedes SSK could also be looked towards for inspiration, but there’s… more»
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Really Original? 1933 Pontiac Sedan
It’s hard to imagine when you look at this big boxy sedan, but the 1933 Pontiac design was described as being streamlined. The radiator has the “shovel” shape instead being flat, but other clues are not so obvious. Most… more»
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Not Your Mother’s Chevy! 1970 Chevrolet Nova 396
When the Chevrolet Nova debuted it was marketed as a secondary car or a primary car for smaller families. By the time 1970 rolled around, however, the Nova could be outfitted with just about everything a buyer could want,… more»
