Despite popular belief, the Dodge Coronet 440 nametag didn’t indicate what was actually under the hood in 1966, as the number “440” was merely a trim-level designation for the car. But the buyer did have several engine options to… more»
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Mar 6, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Early 426 Hemi Example: 1966 Plymouth Satellite
The Plymouth Satellite was introduced in 1965 and initially carried the torch as the crown jewel trim line for the Belvedere lineup. Standard under the hood was a 273 cubic-inch V8, with several other optional engines available, up to… more»
Feb 27, 2023 • For Sale • 58 Comments
First One Ever Built: 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda
Of all the muscle machines deemed legendary and iconic that need no introduction, the Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda rides pretty near the top of the list, and when you factor in desirability and the need for a cash cow to… more»
Feb 20, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Hemi Equipped: 1956 Chrysler New Yorker Newport
The ’56 model New Yorker Newport is one of those body styles the design team at Chrysler seemed to get just right, in my humble opinion. Finned in the back, yet a tasteful amount and not too excessive, with… more»
Feb 1, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
All Original and Hemi Fast: 1955 Chrysler New Yorker
1955 was a great year for Chrysler styling. Gone were the K.T. Keller high rooflines and in was a much sleeker, more modern design packing a Hemi V-8 under the hood. If you have a desire for a fifties… more»
Jan 31, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Three 1937 DeSotos, Two Hemis, and A Truckload of Parts
The collector car hobby makes hoarders out of all of us. The older, rarer, or more unique our vehicle is, the greater the desire becomes to hoard any part we can find. “Just in case!” is our mantra. What… more»
Jan 24, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Mopar Liquidation! 50+ Muscle Cars and Parts
Behind a tool rental business off Highway 11 in Cleveland, Georgia lies a treasure trove of vintage Mopar muscle. Unfortunately for them, they lost their lease. Fortunately for someone looking for a Mopar project, they are liquidating their collection. Found… more»
Jan 8, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Elegant Droptop: 1957 Imperial Crown Convertible
The Chrysler Imperial has a bit of a confusing history, as in its first nearly 3 decades of production the Imperial was actually a car model made by Chrysler. But then the company decided the Imperial might better compete… more»
Dec 15, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Original Paint Survivor: 1970 Plymouth 426 Hemi Cuda
1970 was arguably the pinnacle of the muscle car era. From the Hemi ‘Cuda to the Chevelle LS6, automakers were making their highest horsepower street machines around this time. With emissions restrictions and the oil crisis on the horizon,… more»
Dec 2, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Elegant Hemi: 1956 DeSoto Fireflite Convertible
One of the Chrysler makes that doesn’t seem to get quite as much attention as some of the others is their DeSoto division, which began producing vehicles all the way back in 1929. Many of these offerings were mid-priced… more»
Nov 26, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
330 Hemi Powered! 1928 Ford Model A Rod
Owning a vehicle you care for enough to give it a personalized proper name doesn’t seem to be anything new, nor does somebody referring to their car by “she”, “her”, or any number of other loving titles. I can… more»
Nov 15, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Hemi Hauler! 1956 Chrysler Town and Country
Just before cars went full-on Interstate Cruiser with 900-pound bumpers and rocketship fins, showrooms offered the stately and handsome design of this 1956 Chrysler Windsor Town and Country station wagon. The never-restored classic comes to market here on Facebook… more»
Nov 9, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Modern Hemi AAR Clone: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Here’s a Barracuda with a rather unusual vision all the way around, and frankly I’m a bit torn on whether I’m kind of on board with what’s been started here or if it’s making me want to cringe. There’s… more»
Oct 26, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Hemi Transplant! Grandma’s 1966 Dodge Coronet Sleeper
As a Barn Finds staff writer, I have to be careful not to get too sucked in and resist the temptation of wanting to buy every other car that shows up on our assignment lists. But this 1966 Dodge… more»
Jul 31, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
A Beautiful Locomotive: 1955 Chrysler 300
For many years Chrysler, stung by the sales of the Airflow, rarely took chances with styling. Engineering was always sound, but they became the safe choice for a comfortable, reliable, and somewhat bland automotive experience. By the mid-fifties that… more»
Jul 27, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
First Year Street Hemi! 1966 Dodge Charger
Not wanting a badge-engineered copy of Plymouth’s fastback Barracuda, Dodge turned the mid-sized Dodge Coronet into its own swoopy fastback: the 1966 Charger. The new Charger wasn’t cheap, coming in at $417 more than the top-line Coronet 500, according… more»
