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Faded Glory: 1955 Imperial Garage Find

Back in 1955, Chrysler decided they needed a new, separate marque to be truly competitive with both Lincoln and Cadillac. While the name “Imperial” had been used on various Chrysler models since 1926, 1955 was the first year it… more»

Long-Bed Project: 1967 Chevrolet C-10

For your review today, we have an example of the increasingly collectible ’67-’72 Chevrolet/GMC pickup truck in the form of a ’67 Chevy C-10, long bed. While the short-bed versions seem to steal most of the thunder, a long-bed… more»

1966 Mustang “Glassback” One-Off

At first glance, this car looks like any other 1966 Mustang with Shelbyesque stripes. But look a little closer at the roofline and you’ll see a Mustang like no other! This unusually modified pony car comes to us courtesy… more»

Nicest One Left? 1961 Plymouth Valiant V200

The Valiant was Plymouth’s entry into the compact car race in 1960. That was the same year that Ford rolled out the Falcon and Chevy the Corvair. Rambler and Studebaker had both gotten there the year before. The first… more»

Original 340: 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye

While it was largely unloved when it was new, the 1973 Dodge Challenger has been like many classics from that era in developing a strong following among enthusiasts as time has passed. A high percentage have undergone significant modifications… more»

1 of 136: 1966 Plymouth Belvedere I Hemi

Only one word comes to mind when I look at a car like this: WOW! Sure, it’s not a big word and means the same thing spelled backwards, but it describes this car to a tee. In the mid-60s,… more»

Air Grabber 4-Speed! 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Plymouth struck gold when branding its Road Runner. A $50,000 deal with Warner Brothers bought the rights to the popular speedy cartoon character’s “Road Runner” name and its “Beep Beep” horn sound. The cartoon Road Runner beat its opponent… more»

Texas Truck: 1977 International Scout II

It’s hard to believe that the last Scout was made over forty years ago now, what a shame. Why is that? Just when companies seem to be getting everything dialed in they stop making certain vehicles. This 1977 International… more»

Shorty Panel Project! 1963 Chevy II

Barn Finds reader Gary must be well-aware that we frequently post “shortys” (some might say we find every single one that’s for sale) as they seem to be very polarizing amongst our readers. He was kind enough to send… more»

No Reserve Rarity! 1935 Pierce-Arrow 1245

This listing could just as easily be titled, “Magnificent Old Car, Needs Help and a Home“. A 1935 Pierce-Arrow 1245 is a significant find but it’s a BIG, expensive car with a limited following. Nevertheless, it’s always exciting to… more»

1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 Convertible

This 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 convertible is equipped with the rare aluminum ladder front end option, which of course requires the engine delete option to be selected as well! Seriously, based on information from the seller, this is a… more»

46K Mile 1976 Mercury Capri II

British singer Donovan had a hit with his song Mellow Yellow in 1967 and that was almost a decade before this mellow yellow 1976 Mercury Capri II was made. Both the song and the Capri are smooth and cool… more»

Roadkill Build: 1972 Ford Torino Wagon

The Roadkill guys have built some of the most noteworthy customs over the last few years, and by some weird cosmic alignment, a few of those builds have come up for sale recently. First it was the Super Sammy,… more»

Big-Block Bus: 1938 International DS30

International Harvester, now known as Navistar, has had a varied history of making a multitude of different types of vehicles besides its initial farm implements. Trucks, both commercial and retail were International’s stock in trade for years, along with… more»

Unrestored 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Apart from the moment that these photos were snapped, it is claimed that this 1968 Chevelle Malibu has never seen snow or salt in its life. That’s an intriguing claim and one that deserves some further investigation. The owner… more»

39k Mile 1981 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am SE

It was the swan song for the second-generation Pontiac Trans Am and while it was not in the same ballpark in terms of power, Pontiac made sure that the 1981 Pontiac Trans Am drew attention wherever it was driven…. more»

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