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»
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»
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1960 Facel Vega Excellence EX1 Sedan
We’re looking at one of only about 2900 cars made by Facel Vega during its decade of automobile production. The company was founded in 1939 to make aviation parts; later, it built bodies for Simca, Ford in France, Delahaye,… more»
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Starship Enterprise! 1968 Pontiac Executive
The Executive was Pontiac’s mid-range full-size car from 1966 to 1970. It began as the Star Chief Executive in 1966, and then simply the Executive in 1967 when the Star Chief moniker was dropped. The Executive rode on the… more»
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Just Add Engine: 1969 Dodge Coronet 500 Convertible
This 1969 Dodge Coronet 500 Convertible is an unfinished project, and I consider it a rare discovery. It doesn’t run or drive, but a weekend of hard graft in a home workshop could potentially return it to a roadworthy… more»
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Single Cab Syncro: 1986 Volkswagen Doka Transporter
When you can own a classic vehicle that combines utility with desirability, you’ve got it made in the shade. Sadly, most vehicles offering some utility aren’t all that collectible because of the very fact that they were used, heavily…. more»
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Color Changed: 1968 Mercury Montego MX Convertible
Owners changing paint shades is not a new phenomenon in the classic world and often sparks debate about whether it is appropriate. I prefer originality, but also accept that at the end of the day, the owner paid good… more»
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41K Miles? 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible
It’s easy to picture the joy the original owner must have felt driving this 1973 Mustang Convertible off the lot for the first time, dropping the top of the “last” Mustang Convertible, headed into a hazy yellow sunset with… more»
