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Fresh 428: 1973 Ford F-350 Super Camper Special

This 1973 Ford F-350 Super Camper Special could almost be the perfect classic Pickup. It presents superbly following a body-off refurbishment. Its interior is plush and well-equipped, but the professionally built 428ci V8 under the hood could be the… more»

Ran When Parked: One Owner 1969 Buick Riviera

The Riviera entered the personal luxury car scene in 1963 as a Buick. Using GM’s E-body platform, the Oldsmobile Toronado (1966) and the Cadillac Eldorado (1967) would later join it. Unlike the other two cars, the Riviera employed rear-wheel… more»

40k-Miles: 1968 Plymouth GTX EFI 440 V8

The GTX arrived in 1967 as a premium muscle car offered by Plymouth. It would be joined the following year by the more budget-conscious Road Runner. With Chrysler’s B-bodies redesigned in 1968, the GTX enjoyed a 50% bump in… more»

Fins Begone! 1962 Chrysler 300 Sport Series

To capitalize on the image of the 300 Letter Series, Chrysler introduced the 300 Sport Series in 1962. Less powerful and using a bench seat instead of buckets, the Sport Series opened the 300 brand up to a wider… more»

Future Hippie Van? 1972 Ford Econoline

The E-Series was Ford’s van version of the popular F-Series pickup trucks. And it was in production across four generations from 1961 to 2014. Initially a Falcon-based COE (cab over engine), the second generation (1968 to 1974) pushed the… more»

Engine Swap: 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

The Plymouth Barracuda was in its last year in 1974. And it’s one of the few “pony car” nameplates that haven’t made a comeback (Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, and Dodge Challenger all have). Though the seller’s car advertises itself… more»

1 of 79 Hemi/4-Speed: 1966 Plymouth Belvedere I

By the mid-sixties, the Plymouth Belvedere had secured a stable position in Plymouth’s lineup as a successful intermediate, and while there wasn’t much new to report in the overall styling of the ’66 model, big news awaited a small… more»

Ham it Up: 1959 Shasta Airflyte Travel Trailer

Packing up and moving on became surprisingly popular during the Great Depression both despite and because of an impoverished economy. All this activity boosted the tiny travel trailer industry from fewer than fifty local makers in 1930 to nearly… more»

89k Original Miles: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado

The vehicle manufacturing industry is probably evolving faster today than at any time in its history. Advances in electronics and battery technology have led to a rise in viable hybrid and electric cars, though it is worth looking to… more»

1-of-1: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7

Rarity is a question that invariably sparks debate in the classic world. There is no doubt that some cars command a premium due to an unusual combination of factory options, while the values of others may be unaffected. That… more»

1 of 88 Drop-Tops: 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T

In the late 1960s/early 1970s, Dodge applied the R/T (Road/Track) moniker to several muscle cars, including the family-oriented Coronet. As was the case with the Charger R/T, the Coronet R/T was equipped with a 440 cubic inch V8 as… more»

Original 340 Included: 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T

The Barn Finds motto is “To Protect and Preserve,” meaning we prefer our classics to be original and unmolested. This 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T doesn’t meet that criterion in its current form, but returning it to factory specifications is… more»

383-Powered Lightweight: 1976 Plymouth Feather Duster

After a solid run that began in 1970, the Plymouth Duster entered its final year of production in 1976, with three special models hitting dealer lots to help celebrate its swan song.  These included the Silver Duster, which offered… more»

84k Original Miles: 1968 Ford Torino GT Convertible Indy Pace Car

Many vehicle manufacturers view being selected to supply the Official Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500 as a great honor, and it was one accorded to the Ford Torino GT in 1968. The company followed a traditional trend, producing… more»

Going After The Youth Market: 1969 AMC Javelin

American Motors jumped into the “pony car” game in 1968 with the Javelin, which had underpinnings shared with the American. It was in the line-up for seven years and across two generations before AMC exited the field in 1974…. more»

Glass Roof 5-Speed: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette

The C4 era of the Chevrolet Corvette is one that evokes two distinct responses from enthusiasts: it was either caught in the awful afterburn of the malaise era, or it is one of the most underappreciated muscle cars ever… more»

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