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16k Mile Survivor: 1978 Cadillac Seville

It’s not unusual at Barn Finds for us to run across decades-old autos that appear to still be in amazing condition, yet some of the sellers frequently provide little or no background information as to why their offering remains… more»

1-of-250: 1992 Dodge Daytona IROC R/T

Dodge has applied the Daytona name to various models throughout its history, acknowledging the location’s importance in creating competition legends and the “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” philosophy that forms part of motorsport history and its marketing strategy…. more»

Mark Donohue Edition: 1970 AMC Javelin SST

American Motors’ entry into the “pony car” market was the Javelin. The first generation lasted for three years (1968 to 1970) before the second (and final) gen ran from 1971 to 1974. This 1970 Javelin in SST trim is… more»

Low Miles! 1974 Ford Pinto Station Wagon

Whatever we think of the Pinto, millions of ’em were sold. Introduced for model year 1971 in one body style – a fastback sedan – the Pinto was a crisp response to the invasion of compact cars from overseas…. more»

350 V8 4-Door: 1972 Chevrolet Nova Project

Finally, a third-generation Chevy Nova that likely isn’t going to be made into an SS 396 clone. It has too many doors for that, but it does have a 350 cubic inch V8 engine, which would make it a… more»

Space Age Drop-Top: 1960 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet had a different design for each model year in 1957, 1958, and 1959. The 1959s were “swoopier” and gained “batwings” in response to the stylish success of the 1957 “Forward Look” Chrysler products (the Space Age had arrived!)…. more»

Ran Twenty Years Ago: 1940 Hudson Pickup

When one thinks of Hudson automobiles, the “step-down” design as employed by their famous streamlined Hornet is often what comes to mind. Well, that’s not all as Hudson was in the pickup truck business too. MotorBuscuit tells us that… more»

1948 Lincoln Continental Out of Long Slumber

This is a very long-term storage 1948 Lincoln Continental with V-12 power that looks like a relatively easy restoration. The car is in Rockford, Illinois, with a $15,000 asking price. The seller says that was the appraised value. What… more»

No Reserve Shorty: 1976 Chevrolet G10 Van

This 1976 Chevrolet G10 van has already received quite a bit of attention from the previous owner, but unfortunately, he’s now gone to the other side, so it’ll be up to the future caretaker to decide how to move… more»

Pony Car Wannabe: 1975 AMC Hornet Two-Door Sedan

Was AMC’s Hornet a true pony car? Like the Capri, I think it fell shy, identifying more as a sporty economy car than anything. But the Hornet has virtues. Introduced as a replacement for the Rambler in 1970, the… more»

Rust-Free 4×4: 1986 Dodge Power Ram W150

This beefy 4×4 is aptly named Power Ram. It certainly looks as if it could climb mountains and bust through walls. A few decades ago, the Big Three would stick to a basic truck design for years. Chevy kept… more»

Needs Finishing: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Tackling another person’s unfinished project can sometimes be daunting, especially if question marks are hanging over the quality of potential panel and rust repairs. However, this 1972 Corvette Convertible shows no sign that it hides nasty surprises. The seller… more»

Nearly Forgotten: 1979 Chevrolet Monza Coupe

Tony Primo hits us up with another great tip, this one on a 1979 Chevrolet Monza Coupe survivor. I am not encouraging you to buy this car by doing this write-up. I am asking, instead, that you make room… more»

Cheap Project: 1980 Plymouth Volare

Some enthusiasts long to tackle a first project build, but find the prospect of sinking potentially thousands of dollars into a luxury undertaking daunting and hard to justify. That is where cars like this 1980 Plymouth Volare ride to… more»

True Barn Find! 1964 Ford Thunderbird

Ford introduced the Thunderbird in 1955 as a personal luxury car. But its 2-passenger set-up often got it compared to the Chevy Corvette, which was a sports car. After three years, Ford thought they could sell more T-Birds by… more»

LT-1 Restomod: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

While many enthusiasts prefer to see desirable classics like the C2 Corvette original and unmolested, many also embrace the concept of a well-executed Restomod. This 1964 Corvette Convertible fits into the second category, with its updated mechanical components promising… more»

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