Not surprisingly, the Mazda pickups of this era were basically Ford Rangers under a slightly different skin, which helped Mazda get past the 25% tariffs on small trucks. Mazda also used at least one Ford color name, as this… more»
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First-Year Malibu: 1964 Chevrolet Malibu SS Restomod
I bought my first Malibu SS in 1977, when it was just an old car in Panama’s Canal Zone. I had it shipped back to the States and drove it for a while, but unfortunately the New England winters… more»
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Owned Since ’75: 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible
By 1973, it was painfully obvious that the original Mustang formula had run its course. The car had grown visually larger with each styling refresh, despite a lot of the underpinnings remaining similar to the original 1964 ponycar. However,… more»
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Survivor Sedan: 1985 Nissan Maxima
We often talk about survivors as it relates to exotics and sports cars that are put away for years, parked on the battery tender and forgotten until the day it becomes useful to sell. However, the more exciting survivor… more»
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Corvette-Powered Hilux: 1982 Toyota Pickup
When the seller describes a vehicle as “scary fast,” we tend to take a closer look. In the case of this 1982 Toyota Hilux pickup, we’re guessing this isn’t an exaggeration because the work done to make it into… more»
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Tropical Yellow Droptop: 1989 Ford Mustang Saleen
If you wish to own an icon of the 1980s, this may very well serve as Exhibit A in any textbook attempting to capture the spirit of the period. This is a Tropical Yellow 1989 Ford Mustang Saleen convertible,… more»
Bone Stock Hot Hatch: 2000 Acura Integra GS-R
If you’re of a certain age, you can remember a time when Honda and Acura produced winner after winner. Well-built, high-strung, and equipped with the shifter of the gods, the Acura Integra and Honda Civic of the 90s were… more»
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Turn-Key Truck: 1973 Ford F-100 Short Bed
For one second, I thought someone was selling my hay-hauler. But mine is a Bold Orange ’74 F-250 Explorer with a real bed, and this one’s a Chrome Yellow ’73 F-100 short bed, found here on craigslist by Jack… more»
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50k-Mile Survivor: 1964 Dodge 440
After a competitive miscue in 1962, Plymouth and Dodge shrunk their full-size cars on the new B-body platform. In an effort to recover from that folly, the Chrysler C-body platform was brought over, and the 330, 440, and Polara… more»
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One Year Only: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2
Rare homologation specials often command a premium in the classic market, but exceptions exist. This 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 demonstrates that because, for many people, its price is fairly affordable. It isn’t perfect, but since its needs appear… more»
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Concours Restoration: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
People often say racing improves the breed, which is why vehicle manufacturers remain committed to various types of motorsport competition. Nowhere was this truer than in the cutthroat world of the late 1960s and early 1970s Trans Am Series,… more»
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Original 383: 1971 Dodge Challenger
While some enthusiasts will accept nothing less than spotless originality, others will compromise if the classic in question ticks enough of the “right” boxes. Therefore, I suspect plenty of Barn Finds readers will find this 1971 Dodge Challenger pretty… more»
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80s Famous: 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity Sedan
The Chevy Celebrity rewrote the script on the phrase “celebrity sighting,” because these cars were literally everywhere in the latter half of the 1980s. This 1988 Celebrity can be seen in Peoria, Arizona and is priced at $6500…or $8000… more»
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Blank Slate: 1967 Chevrolet Caprice
The Caprice was a 1965 mid-year addition to the full-size Chevrolets. It was a luxury version of the Impala and was in response to Ford’s new LTD, a Galaxie 500 spin-off. At first, only a 4-door hardtop was available,… more»
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Movie And TV Car: 1970 Peugeot 404 Wagon
The seller says this great-looking 1970 Peugeot 404 Wagon has been used for many movies, commercials, and TV shows. It’s unique enough to both fit into the background and/or stand out. We don’t see a lot of 404 wagons… more»
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Cackle Fest Fiend: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro AA/FC Funny Car
Don Hardy spent two summers in Detroit after leaving the military, learning at the feet of famous Michigan builders/racers Jay Howell and Pete Seaton. Hardy went on to become the premier Funny Car builder. This Camaro is one of… more»
