Chrysler’s financial woes began as the 1970s charged on. They built mostly gasoline-dependent U.S. automobiles and only had Japanese imports to counteract the subcompacts from Chevrolet and Ford. However, if a big car was to your liking, you might… more»
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6-Passenger Project: 1967 Ford Ranch Wagon
Beginning in 1952 and running through 1974, Ford usually branded its station wagons separately from its passenger cars. In the full-size department, the Ranch Wagon was the starting point (like the Custom), the Country Sedan was the middle model… more»
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1977 Mercury Marquis Brougham 2-Door
We’ve only seen five examples of the 1977 Mercury Marquis here on Barn Finds over the years. The seller has this “Tu-Tone” 2-door posted here on craigslist in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, right across the St. Lawrence River from Montreal,… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Sports Coupe
With its stacked headlights, new squarish styling, and those upward curving taillights, I always thought the 1963 Pontiac was an extremely good-looking car. Here’s something you don’t see every day: a 63-year-old car still in the possession of its… more»
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1 of 2,960: Rare 1949 Willys-Overland Jeepster
The Willys-Overland Jeepster definitely goes under the “Quirky Misfire” category. I remember the first one I saw as a kid back in the early ’60s. The front end looked like a Jeep, but the rest of it, a 2-door,… more»
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V8 Bargain Beauty! 1997 Ford Thunderbird LX
Shiny and apparently well-kept, this 1997 Ford Thunderbird LX may be the bargain of the week with its asking price of $2400. Despite covering over 180,000 miles, it shows well inside and out and the seller says, “everything works.”… more»
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6k Original Miles: 1986 Ford Mustang LX Convertible
Rarity and low-mileage claims can be a slippery slope if the seller doesn’t provide supporting evidence. Such is the case with this 1986 Ford Mustang LX Convertible. The seller indicates that the odometer reading of 6,500 miles is genuine… more»
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No Reserve 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 With 593 Original Miles!
We’ve seen a few desirable classics at Barn Finds where an owner has purchased the vehicle, and circumstances have resulted in it being stored for years with only a few miles on the clock. Such is the case with… more»
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One Family Owned: 1966 Ford Mustang 289
Choosing to part with a classic that has been part of your family since leaving the lot sixty years ago is a tough call, but it is one made by the owner of this 1966 Ford Mustang. It is… more»
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Cruise Ready! 1963 Buick Special Convertible
Through most of the 1950s, the Special was Buick’s entry-level full-size automobile. The name was temporarily mothballed in 1959 only to return in 1961 as the GM division’s new “senior” compact (along with the Pontiac Tempest and Oldsmobile F85)…. more»
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Parked Since ’06: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
I’m sure that virtually every enthusiast dreams of the day when they open the door of a shed or barn to discover a desirable classic sitting in the darkness, awaiting the moment when someone releases it from captivity. Such… more»
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Loads of Mods: One Family 1973 Checker Marathon
During the 1970s and 1980s, it was almost impossible not to see a Checker Taxi running around in major metropolitan cities. But also during this period, a consumer-oriented version, the A-12 (or Marathon), was also available. But you had… more»
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Garage Find: 1972 BMW 2002
BMW’s 2002 redefined the sedan. It wasn’t the fastest or the best-handling of its ilk. It’s not beautiful, nor was it cheap. But it had shades of all these attributes in a blend that somehow made it more than… more»
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4-Door Safari! 1957 Pontiac Transcontinental
Chevrolet and Pontiac both fielded “sport wagons” from 1955 to 1957. The monikers were Bel Air Nomad and Star Chief Custom Safari. They had two doors and used a custom body from the cowl back. Pontiac was the only… more»
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488 HP Sleeper! 1973 Plymouth Scamp
Plymouth and Dodge borrowed alternative versions of their respective compact cars in 1971. While Dodge gained the Demon (a fastback based on the Plymouth Valiant Duster), Plymouth obtained the Scamp (which was a 2-door hardtop like the Dodge Dart… more»
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1964 Dodge D100 Town Wagon 318 V8 4-Speed
UPDATE – This 1964 Dodge D100 Town Wagon is listed for sale again after it was featured back in June. The seller is motivated to make room in his shop, which is why it’s for sale. It’s posted here… more»
