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»
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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»
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Flying Fishbowl: 1979 AMC Pacer DL Wagon
0 The AMC Pacer was a quirky compact introduced in 1975. Its odd styling earned it the nickname “Flying Fishbowl” (along with others) and more glass and passenger room than anything else in its class. A station wagon was… more»
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V8 Powered: 1964 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
There are many opinions and popular stories about the Jaguar E-Type. Did Enzo Ferrari really call it the “most beautiful car ever built,” and is it really that difficult to maintain? Well, there’s no evidence that Enzo ever made… more»
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One of Two Made: 1981 Plymouth Arrow Sunrader
The name “Sunrader” may not mean that much to you, but in the context of oddball pickup trucks, it’s actually one of the more notable aftermarket companies. It is perhaps most famously associated with building some truly innovative camper… more»
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Fair With Four-Doors: 1967 Ford Custom 500
Usually, when the topic of a full-size sixties Ford comes up, people think of a Galaxie convertible, an XL, or maybe a 7.0-liter edition. I imagine a 1967 Custom 500 four-door sedan will not be top of mind. As… more»
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BF Auction: 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS
Before performance SUVs needed twin turbos and a screen full of drive modes, Chevrolet took a more direct approach: install a Corvette-derived V8 in its midsize family hauler, tighten up the suspension, and add an SS badge. This 2006… more»
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Rare Farm Find: 1951 Frazer Manhattan
The car offered here has rarity going for it, and not a whole lot else. It’s a 1951 Frazer Manhattan, and it’s completely derelict east of Wausau, Wisconsin, on Facebook Marketplace. On the upside, the seller is only asking $1,000 or… more»
