While we occasionally poke fun at the likes of the Chrysler TC by Maserati and Cadillac Allante for their over-zealous assembly procedures, the Laforza SUV was another example of putting luxury ahead of logic. Conceived when a military-grade SUV… more»
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Two-Tone Garage Find: 1957 Chevrolet 210
Some of the names of cars in the 1950s were quite interesting, while others could be rather bland. For example, the mid-level model of the 1957 Chevrolet was the 210, which was the production series number less one zero… more»
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Dry Climate Survivor: 1986 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade
With 58,000 miles showing on its odometer, the bulletproof mechanical components should allow this 1986 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade to offer its new owner years of reliable service. However, that may not be its greatest attribute, because life in favorable… more»
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One Family Owned: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
In 1978, the Trans Am variant dominated Pontiac Firebird sales, outselling the Esprit by more than 2:1. Its starring role in the 1977 film Smokey and the Bandit undoubtedly helped the Trans Am’s cause. The seller suggests that with… more»
Swivel Seats: 1974 Hurst/Olds W-25 Pace Car
Nine times between 1968 and 1984, Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance for a special edition muscle car. In 1974, it was the Cutlass S that had the honors and 1,800 were produced. 380 copies had a 455 cubic inch… more»
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Garage Find: 1974 Pontiac GTO 4-Speed
Update 9/8/26 – After not hitting the reserve, the seller of this GTO has relisted it here on craigslist with a $30k asking price. Thanks go to Barney for the tip! From 8/29/26 – The Pontiac GTO remains one of… more»
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V8-Powered Firenza! 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire
The Oldsmobile Starfire began as a full-size derivative of the 88 and was a top-of-the-line model during its first generation of production, which began in 1961 and ran through 1966. After a break, the moniker returned in 1975 as… more»
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52k Original Miles: 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III
Many people view the First Generation Mustang as Lee Iacocca’s enduring legacy from his time at Ford, and that is a legitimate call. However, I have always believed the Lincoln Continental Mark III is worthy of that title. It… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1991 Ford Ranger XLT
The seller of this nice-looking 1991 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab pickup says that this beauty is a one-owner truck, and sadly, the husband passed away in 1996. Since then, for three decades now, the widow has sporadically driven it…. more»
Rare Survivor: 1994 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
It’s amazing how it only takes a relatively small letter-and-number combination to lift a classic from desirable to something genuinely special. Take Chevrolet’s C4 Corvette as a prime example. It has a healthy following, but when you add the… more»
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Mystery Machine: 1972 Ford Galaxie 500
This Ford Galaxie 500 appears to have caused slight confusion. The seller lists it as a 1972 model, but the visual evidence suggests it rolled off the line in 1973. That said, it presents nicely, courtesy of its fresh… more»
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300Tdi 5-Speed: 1995 Range Rover Classic LWB
The late “soft dash” Range Rover Classic LWB already offers an appealing mix of traditional styling, added rear-seat room, and a more modern interior. However, this 1995 example has something most American-market Range Rover Classics lack: a 300Tdi turbodiesel… more»
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Jeff’s Former Project: 1988 Alfa Romeo Milano Verde
It’s always a little surreal when you see a car you used to own appear for sale. I bought this 1988 Alfa Romeo Milano Verde as a project back around 2023, and I admittedly got in a little over… more»
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BF Classified: D-Code 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Ford’s original two-seat Thunderbird enjoyed a brief three-year production run, and many enthusiasts consider the 1957 model the most attractive and refined of the group. This example adds the desirable D-code 312 V8, an automatic transmission, and recent restoration… more»
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Stored 38 Years: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
If you scroll through the Barn Finds archives, you’ll find that the Studebaker Avanti (and later Avanti II) is quite popular with our readers. It was a car that offered so much potential but never took off because of… more»
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454 V8 Driver: 1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo debuted in 1970 as Chevrolet’s first entry into the personal luxury car market. It was based on the similar Pontiac Grand Prix but had the Chevy family look of the Chevelle Malibu. The second generation (1973-77)… more»
