A classic doesn’t necessarily need to be rare, exotic, or brutally fast to be enjoyable. Sometimes you just want a big V8, air conditioning, power steering, plenty of chrome, and a cabin that feels like the designers drew inspiration… more»
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Only 50k Miles? 1974 Dodge Monaco
The Monaco began in 1965 as Dodge’s upscale version of the full-size Polara. With the redesign of the Chrysler C-body cars in 1974, the Monaco replaced the Polara – just as the OPEC oil embargo arrived and drove buyers… more»
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One Owner 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
From your feedback, I know many Barn Finds readers rank long-term ownership history high on their list of desirable attributes when seeking a classic to park in their garage. This 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 ticks that box: it is… more»
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Sharp Driver! 1967 Buick Sportwagon
Clean and stylish inside and out, this running, driving wagon looks ready for cruising, car shows, and cross-country adventures. The 1967 Buick SportWagon features the always-awesome raised glass roof for extra storage and bragging rights over your neighbor’s steel-roofed… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1988 Ford Thunderbird LX
Fox-body Mustangs tend to get most of the attention these days, but Ford offered the same basic Windsor V8 formula in a larger, more distinctive package. This Thunderbird LX features a fuel-injected 5.0-liter V8, a four-speed automatic transmission, and… more»
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Rebuilt Powertrain: 1959 Edsel Ranger Sedan
The Edsel will probably always be known as the biggest failure in U.S. automotive history. And yet, they managed to sell 68,000 of the cars, which was far less than Ford’s break-even point in three model years. This Ranger… more»
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One Owner Heartland Survivor: 1974 Ford LTD
Ford rolled out the LTD in 1965 as a fancy version of the popular Galaxie 500. Early advertising compared its quiet ride with that of a Rolls-Royce. After more than 20 years of production, the LTD gave way to… more»
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Mad Max Wannabe: 1994 Vette Kart
Welcome to another chapter of “You’ll See Almost Anything on Barn Finds.” Today’s entry is a Vette Kart made from a 1994 Corvette, but barely resembling its donor at all anymore. The advertisement is here on craigslist, where the… more»
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Tidy & Affordable: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
Enthusiasts considering a first classic purchase often place affordability at the top of their requirements list. That is logical, because only once a car enters their life will they discover whether classic ownership is what they genuinely craved. If… more»
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47k Original Miles: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
Hiding in this garage is an Italian exotic promising an exhilarating driving experience. It is a 1972 De Tomaso Pantera, and with the seller recently blueprinting its original V8, it should produce plenty of power and torque. It has… more»
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Rusty Runner: 1979 Dodge Magnum GT
In the late 1970s, Dodge needed a new product to keep Richard Petty in its NASCAR fold. The Magnum was introduced in 1978 and ran for two years, and may have disappeared after Richard didn’t win any points races… more»
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Supercharged Survivor: 2000 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi
I feel guilty writing about this 2000 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi. Not because I don’t want it, which I do, but because our senior writer, Jeff Lavery, has written up all five of the Bonneville SSEis that we’ve seen here… more»
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Stunning Kit Car: 2012 Hawk HF3000
Although Lancia barely registers in the new car landscape, the company once produced some giant-killing models for the World Rally Championship. They included the Fulvia, the 037, and the Delta Integrale. The Stratos carried all before it from 1974… more»
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33k Mile: 1980 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Garage Find
When you see an enthusiast vehicle pop up from your hometown, it tends to spark some additional interest. I can’t explain it; maybe it’s curiosity about whether you know the owner or once passed by the car when it… more»
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Rare G-Body: 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix Americana
Even in base form, the fifth-generation Grand Prix was an attractive automobile, especially from 1981 onward, after Pontiac revised the sheet metal, improving looks and aerodynamics. As popular as these cars were, I don’t recall there being many special… more»
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Drop-Top Pony: 1972 Ford Mustang
It’s hard to believe that the 1971- 73 Ford Mustangs were based on the original 1965 versions. They had grown in size and weight (some 800 lbs.) in just a few years. A diet was on its way in… more»
