Ford came up with a new market segment in 1962: the intermediate, or mid-size. They felt there was a need for a car sandwiched between the compact Falcon and full-size Galaxie. They were right, as all the major competition… more»
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440 Upgrade: 1965 Dodge Coronet 500
Most readers will agree that you can never have enough power. This beautifully refurbished 1965 Dodge Coronet 500 should deliver, featuring an upgraded 440ci V8 under the hood. The seller was meticulous, and this slice of Mopar muscle has… more»
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1 of 216: 1982 Buick Regal Grand National
The Grand National debuted in 1982 as largely cosmetic trim on the Buick Regal. Unlike later editions, which were all finished in black, these early GNs were painted in silver and gray, and only 216 (some sources say 215)… more»
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30 Years in the Garage: 1973 Alfa Romeo Montreal
Say the words “analog GT” and not many cars come to mind that truly fit the definition. The Alfa Romeo Montreal, however, is one that checks the necessary boxes. An achingly beautiful car with fewer than 4,000 units produced… more»
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Mad Tri-Five: 1957 Chevrolet Nomad
In 1954, Harley Earl, GM’s head stylist, envisioned a Nomad concept car as a successor to the successful Corvette sports car. The “Dream Car” featured a Corvette front end and a two-door wagon body. This design was very different… more»
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Rare 1977 Pontiac Can Am
As a big fan of 1970s Colonnade cars, I loved the Pontiac LeMans model, and early in my collecting days, I owned a 1977 example. My LeMans was powered, or I should say underpowered, by a 231 V6. The engine… more»
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A Good Deal? 1973 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon
Is there such a thing as seeing too many Ford Pintos? I don’t think so, but I also like weird old motorcycles, vintage EVs, old pickups, vintage snowmobiles, and a lot of vehicles that not everyone likes. This 1973… more»
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Back in Black: 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II
Here’s a car that rarely comes up for sale with this equipment combination. This black 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II features a 302-cubic-inch V-8 paired with a five-speed manual transmission. The engine, transmission, rear end, and suspension have all… more»
California Flathead Convertible: 1948 Mercury Eight
Mercury offered buyers Ford familiarity but with a little more size and style. It also offered features you didn’t typically find on a budget friendly Ford. Take this 1948 Mercury Eight Club Convertible that spent most of its life… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1976 Hodaka Thunderdog 250ED
Most of you vintage motorcycle fanatics have heard of Hodaka, a Japanese company with a distributorship in Oregon that made several fantastic dirt bikes. You may not have heard of this very rare model, one of the last ones… more»
Fun In The Sun! 1970 Bremen Maxi Taxi
Some would say that this Volkswagen Beetle-based kit car looks like a cartoonish Model T Ford. Honestly, I think it has a look all its own, albeit a bit cartoonish; it looks like a whole lot of fun! The… more»
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When Bigger Was Better: 1977 Lincoln Mark V Cartier
There was a time when a luxury coupe could stretch nearly 20 feet, wear enough chrome to catch a parking lot’s attention, and carry an engine big enough to make fuel economy an afterthought. The 1977 Lincoln Continental Mark… more»
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No Rust Survivor : 1973 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
It’s the battle of the brown Cadillac Coupe DeVilles here on Barn Finds. We recently saw a 1979 (or 1978?) model, and here’s a bigger 1973, a year that most readers may think of as more fitting for a… more»
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Nicely Upgraded Driver: 1975 Porsche 914 2.0
No matter the car, enthusiasts will always find shortcomings in the engineers’ design. Whether it’s American muscle or a sports model from Europe, we can absolutely love a particular make or model but still find ways to improve it…. more»
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No Reserve: Jeremy Clarkson’s 1982 Lancia Montecarlo Spider
Top Gear UK was a juggernaut, vastly exceeding the broadcaster’s viewing projections. Each episode drew a worldwide audience of 300 million, making it the most successful automotive show in television history. When the BBC decided not to renew Jeremy… more»
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Projects or Parts? Trio of 1970s Plymouth Satellites
The Satellite arrived in 1965 as the top series in the mid-size Plymouth line-up previously dominated by the Belvedere. The cars were redesigned in 1971, and Sebring and Sebring Plus became the leading Satellite models. The seller has a… more»
