Having owned an El Camino back in the day, I can honestly say that having the combination of a car and a truck is fantastic. Right up to the point where you have a couple of kids. Ford beat… more»
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1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III Barn Find
Hiding in this garage is one of the cars that could be considered part of Lee Iacocca’s automotive legacy. It is a 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III, and it appears it hasn’t seen the open road in years. That… more»
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1 of 656 Ragtops! 1955 Pontiac Laurentian
The Laurentian was a Pontiac built in Canada from the 1950s to the 1970s using Chevrolet hardware. They were largely produced for Canadian consumption and weren’t exported to the U.S. This 1955 Laurentian convertible is said to be one… more»
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Serious Continental Kit: 1959 Edsel Ranger
The Edsel debuted in 1958 to a flood of fanfare. But all the noise about the all-new Edsel didn’t result in the kind of sales Ford had hoped for. The quirky looks and gimmicks like transmission buttons in the… more»
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90s Style: 1993 Ford Ranger Splash
The idea of using a vehicle strictly as a marketing exercise is as old as getting a free gift when you open a bank account. The Ford Ranger Splash was an obvious attempt to draw younger shoppers into the… more»
48k Mile: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
In the mid 1980s, if you wanted a V8 Chevy with a little NASCAR attitude, the Monte Carlo SS was the car to have, and clean ones are getting harder to find. This 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS is… more»
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Ivan Stuart Tribute: 1985 Toyota Xtra Cab
Many times, we consider replicas or tribute vehicles to be merely cheap clones of the real-deal, or the genuine article most of us would rather own. However, every now and again, someone goes the distance in terms of creating… more»
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Forest Find: 1970 Saab Sonett III
Dr. Sonettstone, I presume? Partially composted by the surrounding jungle, this 1970 Saab Sonett III is advertised for $1,000 on Facebook Marketplace near Rose Hill, Virginia. Its orange-yellow fiberglass body has a battered nose, the windshield is broken, and… more»
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Freshly Restored: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible
Some people think that because they can’t complete a project build, they aren’t genuine enthusiasts. However, nothing could be further from the truth, because our worth as enthusiasts is measured by the passion in our hearts, not our ability… more»
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Cheap Driver: 1993 Buick Regal Custom
Although we typically focus on desirable classics at Barn Finds, I am also a fan of cars that I describe as “cheap and cheerful.” They aren’t the most desirable vehicles on the planet, but they’re typically in above-average condition,… more»
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New Caretaker Needed: 1984 Ferrari 400i
If you want to go 150 miles per hour and do so with ample comfort and cosseting from the road, the Ferrari 400i may be worth a look. When the Italians were cranking out grand touring cars with four… more»
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Stored Pickup Project: 1992 Chevrolet S-10
The S-10 was a U.S-built small truck produced by Chevrolet from 1982 to 2003. That’s when the strategy shifted from importing models from Japan, like the LUV (Light Utility Vehicle). The seller’s 1992 was running but smoking when it… more»
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BF Auction: 1971 VW Karmann Ghia
Some project candidates are better than others, and this 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is an absolute beauty. It has sat for twenty-five years, but much of the hard work is completed. It is rust-free, and if you’re feeling sorely… more»
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Cheap Wheels Project: $450 1980 Ford Fairmont
The Fairmont was Ford’s successor to the popular Maverick compact. It arrived in 1978 and retired in 1983. I remember driving one of these as a rental car back in the day and noted how unremarkable it was. The… more»
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Corvette V8! 1975 Chevrolet Vega
The 1971-77 Chevrolet Vega was a well-thought-out product launch, but some shortcuts in execution led to reputation issues. Like premature rusting and overheating engines. This 1975 example seems to have escaped those issues, having had a 1950s Corvette V8… more»
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Compact Icon: 1980 Subaru Brat 4×4
The Subaru Brat came off the drawing board as a quirky vehicle – unlike anything on the market at the time – but it acquired one of its more idiosyncratic features courtesy of a 1963 light truck tariff known… more»
