I’ve always had a “thing” for Volvo’s 1800 and the shooting brake ES version, well, that’s even better – functionality wrapped up in a sporty package. Today’s 1972 example, discovered in a York, Pennsylvania parking garage and sitting for… more»
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Next Big Collectible? 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS
SS 454! That single model designation was Chevrolet’s big news in 1970 and today, 55 years later, it means huge $$$ in the collector car market. And, while the hype continued through 1973 (the ’73 was an odd duck… more»
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29K Miles! 2005 Lincoln Town Car “Signature”
Last week I wrote a post on a 1954 Lincoln Cosmopolitan and noted that it looked more like a refined Mercury than it did a Lincoln – it just wasn’t the visual I get when I hear the name… more»
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One Of Just 3K! 1954 Lincoln Cosmopolitan
Until I reviewed the listing for this 1954 Lincoln Cosmopolitan, I hadn’t given Lincolns of this era much consideration – it seems that when the name Lincoln is mentioned, I automatically think of Elwood Engel’s magnificent “Continental” design (’61-’69)…. more»
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Clean As A Whistle: 1976 Porsche 912E
I’ve covered Porsche 912s here on BF before, but they’ve always been the first-gen (’65-’69) variety. Today, for your review, I have a very sharp-looking second-gen 1976 912E to consider. If looks could kill, this baby has them, but… more»
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Big Bubba Jones’ 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
We’ve probably covered 34,671 Chevrolet Camaros from its sophomore year of 1968, but it’s a sure bet that we haven’t reviewed a ’68 sorta race car Camaro belonging to “Big Bubba Jones”. Now, I don’t know much about Big… more»
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Last Of The Big Ones: 1978 Ford LTD Wagon
Today’s station wagon find, courtesy of Lothar, is a bit of a different twist in that it’s a full-size Ford, but it is not slathered in faux wood paneling. It’s also of a vintage that isn’t featured here often…. more»
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Uncommon GT: 1964 Ford Cortina Mark I
Well, here’s one that hasn’t graced our Barn Finds web pages in ten years, a Ford Cortina, and in this case, it’s a third-year example, specifically, a 1964 Mark I GT. This one’s a bit rough around the edges… more»
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Matching Numbers 409: 1964 Chevrolet Impala
I’m going to dispense with the “Giddy Up, Giddy Up 409…” folderol and look at this 1964 Chevrolet Impala two-door hardtop objectively and judge it on its merits and/or detractions. It shows pretty well and is properly equipped— I’d… more»
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No Major Rot? 1972 Dodge Charger
I suppose we could parse adjectives when discussing the condition of this 1972 Dodge Charger. Specifically the claim of “No Major Rot“. That leaves one to believe there is at least some rot, but that’s not unusual for a… more»
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First Gen SUV? 1955 Willys Utility Wagon
Well, Willys may have given up the ghost on the passenger car biz in ’55, but the Jeep side of the house was in full bloom and a major component of their lineup was the station wagon such as… more»
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California Patina: 1963 Chevrolet C-10 SWB
Alright, I’m laying it out here. You know, I’m going to cut to the chase on this Patina thing. I gather from most of my esteemed readers’ contributions that the entire “patina thing” is overdone and not in favor…. more»
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1973 Chevrolet Corvette L82 With 38K Miles
What to make of the 1973 Chevrolet Corvette? It looks different coming than it does going. Well, that’s because 1973 was a challenging year for the automotive scene in the U.S. Not only were emission control standards tightening, but… more»
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43K Actual Miles? 1975 Mercury Comet
Don’t let the listing title fool you, this is a 1975 Mercury Comet – not a Ford Maverick. And therein lies some of Mercury’s late-life marketing dilemma – more on that to follow. This tip came to us from… more»
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First Year Riviera Hardtop? 1950 Buick Super
It took a while for me to make the historical connection to Buick’s Riviera name. While most know it as a luxury coupe introduced in 1964, the name dates to the 1950 model when it appeared on Roadmaster and… more»
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Right Sized? 1978 Datsun 620 Pickup
Former vice president Thomas R. Marshall (1913-1921) was once quoted as saying, “What this country needs is a really good five-cent cigar.” Well, I’d further that thought with an automotive twist stating, “What this country really needs is a… more»
