American Motors refreshed its lineup in 1978, replacing the Hornet with the compact Concord. While the styling was renewed, it was essentially the same car, with roots dating back to 1970, when the Hornet replaced the aging American. The… more»
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Beautiful Reliable Driver: 1970 Buick Riviera
The second generation (’66-’70) of Buick’s famed Riviera is my favorite, except…the ’70 edition, and that’s what I have for your review today. Why, you ask? I’ll explain in a bit. That said, the condition of this Salem, Oregon… more»
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Pretty In Pearl? 1992 INFINITI M30
INFINITI, Nissan’s luxury-focused arm, debuted in the United States in 1989 with two offerings in its inaugural 1990 model-year lineup. The first was the Q45, a full-size luxury sedan competing with the standards of the day, including the Mercedes-Benz… more»
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Rare Bird: 1967 Pontiac Firebird OHC Convertible!
Of the 82,560 Pontiac Firebirds produced in 1967, only 15,528 were convertibles, and of those, only 2,641 had the OHC 6-cylinder engine. This example, here on Craigslist, located in Londonderry, New Hampshire, is available now for $30,000. There is a… more»
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Buried In The Garage: 1973 Triumph TR6
Life happens! As you can see from the picture, this 1973 Triumph TR6 has been sitting in a garage near Phoenix, Arizona for quite a while, accumulating debris from everything else going on. The seller has some other classic… more»
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BF Auction: 1964 Ford Thunderbird
A classic doesn’t necessarily need to be rare, exotic, or brutally fast to be enjoyable. Sometimes you just want a big V8, air conditioning, power steering, plenty of chrome, and a cabin that feels like the designers drew inspiration… more»
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Budget Luxury: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham
When people think “luxury” in 70s American automobiles, they likely picture the usual suspects: Lincoln Continental, Cadillac Eldorado, perhaps even Buick’s Electra or Chrysler’s New Yorker. They may not, however, think of a mid-priced marque like Oldsmobile, and they… more»
Stored 57 Years: 1959 Edsel Ranger
Although the Edsel initially failed in the automotive market on a scale comparable to New Coke in the soda industry a quarter century later, the brand has been defunct long enough for many of its negatives to have been… more»
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Demo Hood? 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner
If the listing images are accurate, this 1954 Ford Crestline is genuinely special. It is a Skyliner, an already rare classic. However, it appears to have one of Ford’s “Demo Hoods,” which raises the stakes considerably. It carries the… more»
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Rare War-Time Truck: 1942 Chevrolet Model BK
Thanks to a Barn Finds reader, I found myself hunting up Chevy trucks to feature. Oh, the usual plethora of C/K examples are salted all over the internet – you can find those for sale every day of the… more»
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Drive It Anywhere: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Some classics require work before they are ready for action, while others are “plug-and-play” propositions. This 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z falls into the second category, and the seller says they would drive it anywhere. That raises the possibility that… more»
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Time Capsule: 1986 Ford F-150 XL Camper Special
I typically avoid phrases like “time capsule” when describing classics because many enthusiasts believe such terms are overused. However, few terms describe this 1986 Ford F-150 XL Camper Special better. Its presentation is astonishing, and it is loaded wth… more»
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Cheap A-Code? 1965 Mustang Coupe
I’ve followed the Mustang market, particularly of 1965 and 1966 models, for years. For the longest time, you could get a coupe for fifteen grand, kind of a benchmark price for a restoration of decent quality. Fastbacks and convertibles… more»
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Bubbletop Project? 1959 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet redesigned its automobiles for the second year in a row in 1959. Many believe it was a competitive move because of the success Chrysler had with its Forward Look designs of 1957. However, it was also thought to… more»
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Glimpse the Future: 1950 Nash Ambassador Airflyte Super
“I just bought a 1950 Nash Ambassador Airflyte Super.” Just think how satisfying that would be to say to friends and neighbors alike. What would they imagine hearing the name? A car every bit as handsome as this one… more»
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Original Plum Crazy: 1971 Dodge Charger
It can be hard to tell what you are buying when you purchase a genuine barn find. However, the seller hit the jackpot with this 1971 Dodge Charger. It isn’t pristine, but hidden beneath years of accumulated dust was… more»
