The 1970s were a time when vans became overwhelmingly popular. The supply of muscle cars dried up, and folks began looking for other vehicles to spend their time and money. While custom vans with wall-to-wall shag carpeting, airbrushed murals,… more»
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Mostly Original? 1966 Arctic Cat 140D
It’s hard to believe how quickly snowmobiles developed during the mid-1950s and 1960s, and a lot of this development was due to Mr. Edgar Hetten of Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Polaris was first for Mr. Hetten but then came… more»
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Burnt Project Pair: 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV6
A fire is one of the worst things to happen to a car enthusiast, as even if the blaze is contained, it’s rarely worth the effort to repair the damage. Italian cars in general seem to have a higher… more»
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Fast and Rare: 1974 TVR 2500M
If you want to own a rare car with strong performance and relatively affordable parts, it’s hard to go wrong with a TVR. The British brand is known for building sports cars that combine light weight with spirited performance,… more»
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Numbers-Matching: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340
We have recently been inundated with some excellent project candidates at Barn Finds, and if your leanings are towards Mopar muscle, this 1970 Plymouth Duster 340 deserves a close look. It ticks many of the boxes that enthusiasts consider… more»
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Garage Collapse Victim: 1969 Dodge Charger 440 Six-Pack
When we tuck our beloved classic away snug and warm in its garage, we typically assume that this is the safest place it can be. However, Mother Nature sometimes has other ideas, as is the case with this 1969… more»
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Too Far Gone? 1969 Pontiac GTO Ram Air III
One of the challenges with project builds is knowing when the time is right to plow on relentlessly, and when to wave the white flag. That will undoubtedly sit in the back of the minds of many of our… more»
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71k-Mile 1986 Buick LeSabre Estate Wagon
The 1986 model year brought some big changes at Buick, with a downsized Riviera and a new front-wheel-drive LeSabre; therefore, the carryover Estate Wagons must have been a comforting sight for those of a more traditional bent. A few… more»
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One of a Kind? 1959 Buick El Victamino Project
To the best of my knowledge, Buick has never produced a pickup truck. At least not in the 1959 model year when the new mid-range Invicta model was introduced. The seller has a ’59 “El Victamino” for sale which… more»
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1959 Spider Veloce and Alfa 750/101 Parts Hoard!
Here’s an Alfa Romeo parts-and-car package deal in Mansfield, Texas, and you’ll need a trailer for sure. This hoard is for sale on facebook Marketplace with an asking price of $34,000. We have BCB42 to thank for the tip!… more»
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327 V8 4-Speed: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Sport Coupe
It’s been 70 years since the so-called Chevrolet “Tri-Fives” were launched. From 1955 to 1957, nearly five million copies were produced, and were the first Chevies since 1918 to have an optional V8 engine. The seller is unsure whether… more»
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Matching Numbers? 1970 Buick GS 455
I have often opined on the success and popularity of GM’s A-body cars from ’68 to ’72. While the current marketplace prices for the performance versions (SS396, GTO, 442, and GS) are stratospheric, even the bread-and-butter models (Malibu, LeMans,… more»
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Mechanically Rebuilt 1950 Chevy 3600 Pickup
What’s better than a Chevy Advance Design pickup that looks like it rolled out of a Norman Rockwell illustration? One that’s been mechanically restored, that’s what. This 1950 3600 (the 125″ wheelbase, 3/4 ton version of Chevy’s pickup truck)… more»
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1979 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT 4×4 W/429 V8
Candyapple Red is quite a color on this 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT 4×4 pickup, especially in the sunshine. This is just on the cusp of the “highboy” era but by 1979, it wouldn’t have officially been known as… more»
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$63k for an Original 1963 Chevrolet Impala
In 1963, Americans were still enamored with the Impala as a way to “See the USA in Your Chevrolet”. The GM division sold nearly a quarter more Impala Sport Coupes in ’63 than in ’62, which was also a… more»
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Rough but Running: 1979 Pontiac Special Edition Trans Am
This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is said to be one of 11,554 Special Edition Trans Am built in 1979. Pontiac produced over 117,000 Trans Ams in the 1979 model year. This example would classify as fair to poor condition…. more»
