Some paint shades are conservative and subtle, but I’m pretty sure those words have never been used to describe Sub Lime. That is the color cloaking the exterior of this immaculate 1968 Plymouth Road Runner. It presents superbly,… more»
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Tidy Ford: 1951 Crestliner Sedan
Ford introduced its variation of “ponton” styling in 1949, beating Chevy to the punch. With sleek, integrated fenders and no running boards, the new cars were sensational, serving to boost Ford to the top of the sales stack. Ford… more»
Greenwood Kit: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
Customization plays a large role in the classic scene, with upgrades ranging from mild to wild. The 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 probably didn’t need much help to make a statement, but this car’s former owner added a Greenwood Body… more»
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Cheap Wheels Running Project: 1961 Comet
The Comet compact was originally intended to be an Edsel product, so Mercury took the car under its wing when Edsel went “sneakers up.” The 1960 and 1961 Comets had no parental badging but officially became a Mercury in… more»
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No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang Sprint 200
Apart from the drop-dead gorgeous styling, a major factor in the Mustang’s success was Ford’s decision to provide an extensive options list. It allowed buyers to personalize their new purchase, but the company took the concept a step further… more»
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2-Seat Fun! 1961 AMC Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was a small 2-seat runabout that was designed by Nash Motors in the U.S. but built by Austin in England. From 1954 to 1962, it was sold at times as both Nash and Hudson products, but eventually… more»
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Original Paint? 1951 Studebaker Commander Land Cruiser
Maybe it’s dramatic to say, but I don’t think my life will be completely fulfilled until I own something made by Studebaker, that plucky independent from South Bend, Indiana. Just look at how gutsy this 1951 Commander Land Cruiser… more»
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Garaged 30 Years: 1965 Chrysler 300 Drop-Top
The Chrysler 300 Letter Series debuted in 1955 as a full-size luxury/performance automobile. And it was in the mix through 1965. To capitalize on the name, Chrysler added the 300 Sport Series in 1962 with many of the same… more»
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Chappy Red Survivor: 1981 Yamaha DT175
While similar to Yamaha’s DT125, the company’s DT175 was 50 better (in my best Nigel Tufnel from Spinal Tap voice). No, an easy way to tell them apart is that the DT175 was Chappy Red and the 125 was… more»
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Summer-Driven: 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS
While maybe not an exciting car for many buyers, especially 28 years after it was made, the 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis LS is still an impressive car. Its lack of post-2000s technology is a big selling point for me…. more»
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Only One in the US? 1977 Ford Transit
The Ford Transit has been in production throughout the world since 1965. The first generation was on the assembly line until 1977, including this rare pickup truck that was built by Ford of Europe. Using left-hand rather than right-hand… more»
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Corvette Chassis: Inexpensive 2005 Cadillac XLR
We’ve seen three Cadillac XLRs here on Barn Finds over the last few years. It’s hard to believe they’re old enough to be considered even remotely a vintage vehicle. What I wouldn’t give to be 21 years younger. This… more»
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Runs And Drive: 1954 Hudson Wasp
NASCAR fans will recall the furor that Hudson Motor Co. stirred up in the 1950s with the Hudson Hornet. The Hornet won more than 60% of NASCAR races in 1952-54. Perhaps lesser remembered was the Wasp, which rode on… more»
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Can It Be Saved? 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser
In many ways, the FJ40-series Toyota Land Cruiser market has mirrored the air-cooled Porsche 911 market (at least to a point.) There was a period of time when every project was being drug out and bid up on eBay,… more»
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Eddie Bauer Survivor: 1994 Ford Bronco 4×4
The colors of this 1994 Ford Bronco 4×4 Eddie Bauer Edition decode to Medium Palomino over Light Santa Fe, according to the data plate in the photo gallery. The seller says it’s “two-tone paint copper orange With sandstone bottom.”… more»
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Stored 45 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 402 4-Speed
This 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle appears to have either begun life as an ordinary Malibu or as a Chevelle Super Sport that came with a 350 cubic inch V8. That engine was replaced early in the car’s life with a… more»
