Project candidates come in all shapes and sizes, with some posing greater challenges than others. This 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is one such vehicle, and it could be one of the most affordable early C3 driving projects currently on the… more»
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First Year Colonnade: 1973 Buick Regal
Buick’s midsize A-body car was all new for ’73, as were all of its GM cousins. Buick’s nomenclature was a bit confusing, but what wasn’t was how much this Century series had changed from its 1972 predecessor. Today’s discovery,… more»
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390/4-Speed: 1969 AMC AMX
There was once a perception that buying a two-seat V8 American passenger car from the late 1960s meant handing over the cash for a Chevrolet Corvette. However, knowledgeable enthusiasts will also nominate the AMC AMX, a classic that provides… more»
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One Of Mercury’s Best? 260-Powered 1964 Comet Caliente
For my money, the 1964-65 Comet has earned a place in Mercury’s top-five offerings over their long, sometimes illustrious history, right up there with the bathtub 1949s and the 1967 Cougar. For 1964, Mercury canceled its slow selling Meteor… more»
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Tribute Muscle Car: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
The 1970 model year is considered by many to be the pinnacle of muscle car production. After that, rising insurance premiums and fuel prices along with tightening emissions controls greatly impacted demand. The Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 was one… more»
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Nearly 50 Years Indoors: 1965 Mustang Convertible Project
Some project cars show up with a story, but this 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible—parked indoors since 1977—has something even better: time capsule potential. Listed on eBay as a true project, it’s the sort of early Mustang that makes longtime… more»
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49K-Mile Hardtop Survivor: 1965 Dodge Polara 383
I wish we had gotten to see this 1965 Dodge Polara four-door hardtop sedan with the windows rolled down to see that great hardtop body style. But, Spokane, Washington, where it’s located, does get snow, and you can see… more»
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One of None: 1968 Dodge Charger Drop-Top
Chrysler totally revamped its B-bodied intermediates in 1968, including the Dodge Charger. After two years of lukewarm sales, the Charger took off in ’68 and sold more than 222,000 examples in the next three years. However, none of them… more»
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Elegant Pickup: 1946 Hudson Big Boy
Before they eventually merged with Nash-Kelvinator to form AMC, trucks were certainly no strangers to the Hudson Motor Car Company, but most fans seem to agree that the company saved the best for last. Some of their earlier trucks… more»
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Daily Driver? 1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport
Since Cadillac didn’t sell muscle cars, the honor for marketing the most opulent GM muscle car in the 1960s fell to Buick. Gran Sport was the moniker and – in 1965 – it adorned the mid-size Skylark for the… more»
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Fake Rust Movie Car: 1979 Plymouth Volare
Medium Cashmere Metallic isn’t a color we see too often on Volares, and it goes well with the “Premier woodgrain trim” (is this actual wood?!) (just kidding). The seller says this car has been used for movies and in… more»
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350 V8! 1975 Chevrolet Monza Towne Coupe
Black-out trim and tasteful modifications give this nicely refurbished Chevy some attitude. When was the last time you saw a cruise-ready V8 GM H-Body? This one retains its claimed-original V8 as well, upgraded with some bolt-ons and “too much… more»
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Buy 1, Get 3! 1967 Mercury Marquis Trio
The Marquis nameplate was new at Mercury in 1967. It would be a fixture for two decades, standing for luxury (and sometimes performance). In 1967, it was only offered as a 2-door hardtop with a formal roofline. The seller… more»
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New Floors: 1962 Chevy II Nova Wagon
Those old station wagons keep rollin’, and interest in them shows no sign of abatement. Still, does that include all old wagons? I guess it’s a case-by-case study. Take today’s find, for example, it’s a 1962 Chevrolet Chevy II… more»
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1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible Project
A true mid-century Cadillac icon has surfaced on eBay, and this one is the kind of discovery that tends to get Barn Finds readers leaning in. The car in question is a 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz, one of just… more»
BF Success: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe
I recently reached out to the winner of the 1963 Corvette Split-Window Coupe we auctioned to make sure the car arrived and that he was happy with his purchase, and Joad’s response is pretty incredible. We’ve had lots of… more»
