Despite the Mercury Cyclone being a solid offering with a name that fit the muscle car market, its sales were few and far between compared with competitors from Chrysler and GM, such as the Road Runner and GTO. The… more»
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$20 Million Time Capsule: 1997 Ferrari F50
What we have here is arguably the closest thing to a brand-new Ferrari F50 crossing the block in Las Vegas. Chassis 107165 is the 334th of just 349 examples ever built, showing an astonishing 106 miles on the clock…. more»
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Rare HO OHC Project: 1969 Pontiac Firebird Sprint
At Barn Finds, we see plenty of cars for sale that sellers describe adequately, and this 1969 Pontiac Firebird Sprint here on Craigslist is no exception. However, ads often leave out one detail: why the seller is listing the… more»
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Cheap Garage Find: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Convertible
It’s been unseasonably warm in my neck of the woods this fall, and if the sunny weather keeps coming, those fortunate enough to own a convertible may have a few weekends left to cruise around with the top down. … more»
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High-Tech Hibernation: 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4
The 1990s marked the Japanese domestic market’s renaissance, prompting manufacturers to throw every piece of available tech at their flagship models. This 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT represents one of the heights of that technological arms race. It is available here… more»
Milano Transplant: 1986 Alfa Romeo GTV6 3.0L
While Alfa’s GTVs – produced from 1965 through 2006 – are all exciting cars, some lead the pack. GTVs born in the 1960s are loved for their tossability and simplicity; 1970s examples are more refined and powerful. The cars… more»
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One Owner Project: 1977 Chevrolet Monza Mirage
The Chevy Monza was something of a sporty replacement for the Vega subcompact. It debuted in 1976 using the same platform and powertrains as the Vega. At first, it was only sold as a fastback/hatchback, but a notchback coupe… more»
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Dare To Be Different: 1972 International 1210 Pickup
Old pickup trucks remain a hot collectible, but Chevrolet and Ford are definitely the major players, with a little GMC thrown in on the side. But what about International? They were pickup participants for years until they decided to… more»
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Dad’s Carport Find: 1958 Dodge Royal
Chrysler Corp. set the auto industry on its ear (styling-rise) with its 1957-59 “Forward Look” products (which had begun two years earlier). Tailfins grew to new and lofty proportions, and the rest of the U.S. industry would quickly follow… more»
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13,785 Original Miles: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500
Since most of us who own a classic car aren’t the original owner, do you ever wonder who was? In this case, the 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 belonged to a Miss Hill, and the car is being auctioned to… more»
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Backyard Pony: 1977 Ford Mustang Cobra II
Ford hit gold with the Mustang not once but twice. First, in 1965, when they introduced the “pony car,” which set the new car market on fire. Later, in 1974, Ford reinvented the vehicle as a subcompact for better… more»
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Kansas City-Built: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Project
Few muscle cars get enthusiasts talking quite like a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS. Add an interesting factory paper trail, a desirable original paint color, and the freedom to build your own drivetrain, and you’ve got a project worth discussing…. more»
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Barn Find Mystery: 1956 Chevrolet Sedan
The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets of 1955-57 were incredibly popular, with 4.5 million buyers able to, ”See the USA in Your Chevrolet”. This 1956 edition of a 2-door post sedan looks to have been left in a barn for many years…. more»
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True Barn Find: 1957 Lincoln Premiere Landau
Lincoln called their 1957 Premiere Landau “The finest in the fine car field.” This one is certainly the finest in this barn! It’s listed for sale here on Facebook Marketplace for only $3,200. That’s about $0.68 per pound of… more»
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43k-Mile Survivor: 1978 Dodge Aspen
The Dodge Aspen and its cousin, the Plymouth Volare, replaced the venerable Dart/Valiant compact combo in 1976. They brought nothing innovative to the party other than that they would pile up a stack of recalls over their five-year run…. more»
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Father-Son Rescued: 1970 Dodge Challenger
If you’re tired of looking at over-restored, six-figure trailer queens, this 1970 Dodge Challenger SE may be just the car you’re looking for. The seller explicitly says this is not a show queen. Instead, what we have here out… more»
