Looks Fast! 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger

With the hood scoops and cool paint job this 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger is wearing, it’s easy to get a first impression that there might be something menacing hiding in the engine compartment.  However, this one’s sort of the… more»

15-Year Project: 1967 Ford Mustang 289 V8

After a phenomenal launch in 1965-66, Ford’s Mustang got its first restyle in 1967. It was modest, yet retaining the “pony car” look that found more than 1.2 million buyers in 2 ½ years. The seller bought this ‘Stang… more»

Numbers Matching Project: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 383

You’re looking at a rust-free, numbers-matching 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 383 4-speed that’s already had the hard (and expensive) part done – bodywork and paint. This Deep Burnt Orange example wears its original color with pride, and it’s backed by… more»

V6 Transplant! 1980 MGB Roadster

One of the oldest hotrod games in town is performing an engine swap. You know, you remove an underperforming or a tired old original powerplant and breathe some new life into the old steed with something more substantial. Well,… more»

One Of The Last: 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur

On eBay in Independence, Oregon is this nice looking 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur, with the bids up near $7,000 and the reserve not yet met. The auction isn’t over yet, but chances are someone will get to drive away… more»

Carport Find: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Chevrolet sales remained strong in 1957 thanks to the now-iconic restyle of the 1955-56 Chevies. Sporting pointed tailfins, more than 1.5 million new 150s, 210s, and Bel Airs found homes in 1957 with 168,000 being Bel Air Sport Coupe… more»

44K Mile Survivor: 1985 Maserati Quattroporte III

Incredibly exotic and luxurious at one time, the third-generation Maserati Quattroporte (III) is now an interesting and affordable-to-buy used car. It’s still exotic and still luxurious, but maybe more scary than anything for most buyers due to old technology… more»

No Reserve: 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340

Considering that Chrysler Corporation hovered around 15 percent market share back in the ’60s and ’70s, it’s always a bit surprising how many people call themselves “Mopar men” or “Mopar women.” There’s just something special about their products from… more»

All American: 1973 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne 350

“Baseball, apple pie, hot dogs, and Chevrolet” was a popular advertising slogan for this company a few decades ago. Chevrolet was co-founded by a Swiss-born, France-raised inventor and race car driver who didn’t move to the United States until… more»

Nice Daily Driver? 1970 Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang entered the 1970s with few changes. The car went back to dual headlights after a one-year experiment with quads. And the taillights were now recessed. Perhaps this lack of change in a busy market contributed to… more»

Fiberfab Kit: Avenger GT40 Project

Are you a kit car fan? It’s a personal question. My answer flips back-and-forth between “No” and “Well, if it’s done right…” more times than I care to count. For instance, I dig this Fiberfab Avenger GT, but that’s… more»

Widebody Project Car: 1970 Datsun 510

Do you have a car that falls decidedly outside of your usual preferences for a project and somehow keeps hanging on, lingering at the edge of your perspective? That’s the Datsun 510 for me. I really have no desire… more»

Slantnose Turbo Kit: 1986 Porsche 911

There’s a lot going on here, but let’s start with the basics: this is a European-market 1986 Porsche 911, which translates into it instantly being a bit more desirable than a U.S. model. It’s undergone a typical slantnose conversion;… more»

Requires Recommissioning: 1973 Lotus Europa Special

The Lotus Europa must be one of the most frequently-traded cars in the Barn Finds archives. We’ve covered a dozen since the year began. Compare that to total production of 9230 over the period 1966 through 1975. It’s one… more»

Weekend Wagon: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Between 1964 and 1972, Oldsmobile sold a unique mid-size station wagon. The Vista Cruiser had a raised skylight over the back half of the roof of a Cutlass wagon, providing a special skyward view for the passengers sitting in… more»

No Reserve Barn Find: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

There’s something to be said about honesty in advertising. The seller begins their eBay ad by saying that they “pulled this car out of the garage yesterday and put it on eBay today. If you figure it needs everything…you… more»

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