autoevolution 5 Mar 2021, 9:44 UTC ·
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There seems to be no four-wheeled vehicle out there that a good-old Chevrolet engine can’t power. Hell, the things are so versatile we’re probably not that far away from seeing a motorcycle cradling a contorted bowtie-branded powertrain in its frame. 15 photos
Generally speaking, people love fitting Chevrolet engines in old Ford cars, just as much as they like fitting Ford rear ends on old Chevrolet cars. But that’s just what we get on the surface, as the waters are much deeper in the custom industry and, as said, filled with Chevy-powered quirkiness.
Today’s find in this category is a 1971 Toyota Land Cruiser. Visually, it is your usual Land Cruiser revival. It sports dark red on the body, a lift for it to better handle uneven terrain, and specialized gear. That includes heavy-duty bumpers, a front with a Warn winch, and rear with a swing-away spare tire and jack mount all there to help it get out of the sticky situations
autoevolution 29 Jan 2021, 10:57 UTC ·
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The first-generation Plymouth Road Runner got to see the daylight as a 2-door coupe back in 1968, with a hardtop version added later the same year. A convertible option was introduced in 1969, but Plymouth sold only a little over 2,100 units during its first year on the market. Ten of them are said to be powered by the hefty 426ci (7.0-liter) Hemi engine. 102 photos
The same V8 is putting in motion the 1969 hardtop we have here, and best of all, it’s exactly the engine Plymouth installed when it built the car 52 years ago.
This Road Runner is a barn find that’s getting a second chance, and the folks over at Classic Auto Mall, who are now in charge of finding the car a new owner, claim everything is believed to be original.
If classic cars are your thing, here are two models that really can’t go unnoticed, not necessarily because they’re both barn finds, but thanks to the fact they’re in a condition allowing for a thorough restoration.
These Two Nearly 70-Year-Old Fords Flex V8 Barn Find Magic in All Its Glory 20 Jan 2021, 10:07 UTC ·
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First of all, listed for sale by Classic Auto Mall, this 1956 Ford we highlighted earlier this week comes with an obvious amount of rust, which makes sense for a car this old, especially because it likely spent some time abandoned in the barn where it was found. Unfortunately, we’re not being provided with any specifics regarding this location, though at first glance, it looks like it wasn’t necessarily the worst place to park a car.
It certainly wasn’t the best either, as rust has invaded the door panels, the rocker panels, as well as the fenders and the chrome parts. The original colors, Raven Black and Fiesta Red, can barely be seen right now, but judging from the pics in the gallery, there’s nothing a thorough restoration can’t deal with.