Most car guys/gals know what a Shelby Cobra is. Even those that are not consumed with all things automotive know one when they see it. A “Lance Reventlow” owned Cobra? Well, that one’s not ringing a bell. I researched… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 4-Speed 1961 Jaguar MK2
It’s like a British smoking room on wheels! Jaguar advertising referred to the Mark II as, “Grace… Space… Pace”. This example is a bit forlorn looking on all three fronts but perhaps it can be resurrected. Let’s look it… more»
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Worth Fixing? 1972 Jeep Commando
The seller of this ’72 Jeep Commando is pretty adamant as he states, “Lots of good parts. Again for who thinks it’s fixable IT IS A Parts VEHICLE“. So the premise here is that this is really a pile… more»
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Body Not Included: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Chassis
No doubt about it, this a weird one! I’ve written up cars without engines, and engines without cars, now I’ve got a chassis, and an engine, but no car! So, with no further delay, check this out, it’s a… more»
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Big Barn Find: 1965 Chrysler New Yorker Wagon
Talk about a land barge, this 1965 Chrysler is one big wagon! We cover Ford and Chevy wagons from time to time on Barn Finds, and some Dodge and Plymouth intermediates too, but this New Yorker wagon is the… more»
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TPI 5-Speed: 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
It only seems logical that third-gen (1982-1992) Chevrolet Camaros would start to come into their own. They are frequently overshadowed by first, second, and even fourth-gen versions. That being the case, this 1989 IROC-Z is a nice find, it’s… more»
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No Reserve Rarity! 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass W31
Referenced as, “A Real Deal Original Owner, matching all the paperwork from Day 1“, this 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass W31 isn’t exactly that. It is fantastically documented but the seller is not the original owner, he acquired it from the… more»
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Six-Cylinder! 1968 MGC GT
Well, I’ve heard of an MG MGC, but this is the first GT example that I have encountered. Pretty short-lived, the MGC sold in both roadster and coupe (GT) versions, like this example, and I’m thrilled to have this… more»
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Genuine LT-1: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Barn Find
By 1972, the clouds were gathering over the domestic performance car scene. The Federal Clean Air Act of 1970, gave manufacturers until 1975 (later extended) to clean up exhaust. GM started down that path in ’71 and then pursued… more»
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1 Of 500: 1983 Volvo 240 Turbo Evolution
This Volvo is quite a find! It is a homologation special for competition in Group A, Touring Car Racing in accordance with FISA (Fédération Internationale du Sport Automobile) regulations. It is one of 500 but has a unique difference… more»
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Stored Ten Years: 1969 Chevrolet 4X4 K/5 Blazer
When I look at the recently released Chevy Blazer and compare it to the original, like this 1969 K5, I just mumble to myself. OK, I’m lost in the past maybe, but the first, in the case of the… more»
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1,000 Horsepower! 1986 Buick Grand National
If you had 245 net HP under your hood in 1986, you were stylin’! Power was still down from its 1970 height as we had been through major Federal air quality regulations and two fuel shortages. Buick, of all… more»
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Garage Find! 1968 Plymouth Barracuda V8 Fastback
While muscle cars continue to be all the rage, and in many instances out of the reach of mere mortal men, the non-muscle (weakling? well, not exactly) versions are often either overlooked or are outrageously over-priced under the assumption… more»
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Only 8,600 Miles? 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429
OK, it’s not a barn find! But then everything on Barn Finds isn’t one or needs to be one. This 1969 Boss 429 Ford Mustang gets props for being what it is, what some would consider a pinnacle muscle… more»
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289/3-Speed: 1967 Mercury Cougar
When’s a Ford pony car not a Mustang? When it’s similar, but a bit different, Mercury Cougar. Or does that make it a cat car, hmmm? Whatever the case, the Cougar went through many twists and turns over its… more»
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Retirement Liquidation! 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Normally, I’d pass on reviewing yet another vintage Chevrolet Camaro. Let’s face it, they’re everywhere and many of the first and second-generation examples are either ridiculously overpriced or have been molested and poorly modified beyond any sense of reasonableness…. more»
