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»
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Dusty Full Classic: 1941 Cadillac Series Sixty-Two
The 1941 Cadillac was a true forerunner in automotive styling history. Cadillac was such a styling leader that other makes were almost forced to follow their trends, and when the 1941 model introduced a bold horizontal motif with its… more»
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Only 295 Built: 1960 Edsel Ranger
The demise of Ford Motor Company’s short-lived and ill-fated Edsel brand was not as simple as a controversial grille. Ford (and Chrysler with the DeSoto) learned quickly what it would take decades for GM to deal with: the market… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1976 Porsche 914
As a Corvair owner of almost 20 years, I can say that the number of Ralph Nader comments I’ve had to endure have dropped off significantly as of late. Does that mean that it’s safe to own a Porsche… more»
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61K Miles: Two-Owner 1995 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Extended Cab
Say what you will, but the GMT-400 family (otherwise known as “OBS”) of Chevy and GMC pickups has been collectible for quite some time now. Pair that with the fact that people are growing weary of the dubious reliability… more»
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43K-Mile Survivor: 1967 Chrysler Newport
In its advertising for the 1967 Newport, Chrysler advised potential customers to “Test Price a Chrysler.” It must have been tempting; a basic Newport two-door hardtop such as the one featured here sold for $3,639, and it came standard… more»
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Wild Street Machine: 1971 Chevrolet Vega
When it comes to automotive journalism, the 1970s may have been the most eclectic decade of all, starting with drag tests of muscle cars and ending with Boogie Vans, VWs, and anything else that would stick on the cover…. more»
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Ford 302 Swap: 1963 International Scout 80
What might be the two greatest concerns of someone interested in an early International Scout? The most obvious is rust, and the second is how to deal with traffic when you’ve got 86 net horsepower under the hood. This… more»
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Rare Barn Find: 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner
Although it didn’t look like it on the surface, 1954 was a big year for Ford. The primary reason was an entirely new V8 engine, the Y-Block, which replaced the vaunted “flathead” after decades of production. The second was… more»
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Concours Show Winner: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
For decades, many a car person longed for a two-seat “Baby Bird,” and I’m no exception. My phase was early on in my teens, as a high-school student in the mid 1990s, when I would have done almost anything… more»
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BF Auction: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega 14
Here’s a hypothetical scenario: Imagine if Chevrolet had concocted the Cosworth Vega in 1965 rather than introducing it as a 1975 model. Imagine that they didn’t have to submit the drivetrain to the EPA for emissions certification, and instead,… more»
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Drive Or Restore: 1967 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
Probably the toughest thing about writing for Barn Finds is trying to evaluate pricing of cars I’ve only seen in pictures, because I want to give cars for sale a fair shake without influencing readers too much with my opinions;… more»
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Well-Optioned Driver: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix
Years ago, I stopped on the side of the road in the midst of a soaking rain to look at a 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Hardtop for sale. It was white, probably in similar condition to the one pictured… more»
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302-Powered 1973 Ford Maverick With Luxury Decor Option
This 1973 Maverick is guilty of mixing its metaphors. First, it’s a coupe with the “Luxury Decor Option,” which included a fancy set of paint-matched wheel covers, a vinyl roof with “halo treatment,” and a more opulent interior. On… more»
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One-Owner 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible
By the numbers, the decade of the 1970s was the most successful one for Corvette, because even though its performance was reaching its historic low-point, buyers who had grown up longing for Chevy’s sports cars were then able to… more»
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Deal Of The Day? 1968 MGB Roadster
It doesn’t happen often, but if you shop for collector cars long enough, a deal that seems almost too good to be true pops up, and Barn Finder Curvette might have found one in this 1968 MGB Roadster (or Tourer,… more»
