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»
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Purrs Like A Kitten: 1965 Ford Fairlane 500 Wagon
While it’s true that station wagons are still around as slightly taller SUVs, nobody will stare at a RAV 4 or an Escape the way that they will stare at a 1960s station wagon. Regardless of brand, the wagon… more»
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400-Powered 1974 Pontiac Luxury LeMans
One of the first things that came to mind when I started looking over this 1974 Pontiac Luxury LeMans was this: “I would love to get my hands on its PHS documentation.” For those who haven’t owned a classic… more»
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Rare Town And Country: 1955 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe
Before Chrysler touted the “Forward Look,” they introduced their new 1955 models as having “The 100 Million Dollar Look.” Of course, most collectors call any Chrysler from the Virgil Exner era a “Forward Look” Chrysler, but whatever you prefer… more»
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No Reserve! 1965 Acadian Beaumont Custom Sport Coupe
If you’re ever in need of a diversion in automotive history, you may want to devote a year or two to the study of those fascinating vehicles from Canada, our friendly neighbors to the north. One example of their… more»
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33K-Mile Survivor: 1978 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
I always get a little sad when I see a late 1970s Cadillac, because I know how unkind the 1980s was to the brand. While Cadillac has weathered the storm and has a pretty decent lineup of vehicles today,… more»
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Matching-Numbers 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 396
Back when I was a student in the mid-1990s, my high school hosted the Class D track-and-field state finals, and we track runners had to help run the event. In a best-case-scenario situation, I ended up showing people where… more»
