Compact wagons were prolific in the 1970s – a happy circumstance back then, and a body style we miss now. The Sportabout competed with the VW Squareback, as well as entries from Toyota, Peugeot, Mazda, and Volvo. Most of… more»
About Michelle Rand
Despite no genetic predisposition towards cars whatsoever, I somehow became keenly interested in vintage cars, especially British vintage cars, in college. Sold a perfectly good Mazda RX7 with almost no miles (first car) to purchase a 1972 MGB roadster with a LOT of miles so I could have something to work on. Now have a collection spanning most countries and most years.
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Thousands Spent: 1980 Plymouth Arrow
Captive imports first arrived in the 1950s when Ford and GM brought the Anglia and the Opel, respectively, to the US. But the trend really gained traction in the 1970s when US makers needed a fast response to the… more»
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Trippy Mopar! 1972 Starcraft Star Cruiser
Given the prices of new RVs these days, shopping used listings makes sense. And if you want to stand out, reach for a vintage vehicle. This ready-to-roll 1972 Starcraft Star Cruiser is offered here on facebook Marketplace, for $18,000…. more»
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Wingtastic! Pelican Paddle Boat for Two
Here’s a fowl offering on facebook Marketplace: the seller has owned this pelican paddler for ten years, but is willing to part with it for $2500. The pelican formerly nested at the Julia Davis Park in Boise, Idaho; it… more»
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MicroRacer: Late 1950s Berkeley Barn Find
Ok I’m kidding about the “racer” part. While several brave souls raced Berkeley cars, including Pat Moss (1958 Liège-Brescia-Liège Rally), mostly Berks preferred to throw their chains, overheat, slam their pistons around or simply refuse to ascend the Alps… more»
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Much Rebuilt: 1964 Ford Ranchero
Let’s put one fact on the table right up front: this Ranchero-in-progress is a six-cylinder. But the longer I look at cars, the less I feel like every car has to pump out maximum horsepower from a big V8…. more»
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“Silversides” RV? 1947 GM Greyhound PD-3751
This venerable Silversides is looking for a new garage – but this isn’t just any old bus: it’s been converted to an RV with all the comforts of home. Find it here on facebook Marketplace from an owner who… more»
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Bertone’s Best: 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400S
If you want eyelashes on your Lamborghini Miura’s headlamps, you have exactly 613 chances to score, and this 1969 P400S is one of them. Only 764 Miuras were ever made, and the last of the breed – the SV… more»
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Good Runner: 1949 Packard Super Eight Sedan
Before we start in on today’s featured Packard, let’s note that this company managed to generate the most confusing nomenclature in the history of the automobile. The Clipper and the Eight were made in many different years, variously appended… more»
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British Hatchback: 1967 Triumph GT6 Mk l
Before MG launched its GT into the market, Triumph had cobbled up a hatchback based on the Spitfire. The new car was heavier than the Spitfire, and its inline four-cylinder labored under the extra weight. The project was shelved… more»
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Resto-Mod, or Restore? 1938 Willys Pickup
Willys was founded in 1908, and for a brief shining moment, it was the second-largest automobile producer in the US after Ford Motor Company. That sturdy berth was achieved via the purchase of the Overland Company, which was trickling… more»
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Show ‘N Go: 1965 Fiat 1500 Cabriolet
Fiat’s range of vehicles spanned the spectrum from the sublime to the ridiculous, with everything in between. On the one hand, we have the Fiat 8V – a masterpiece in sheet metal. On the other hand, the bony 131… more»
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More Chrome: 1949 International KB-2
Threading through International Harvester’s portfolio of top-notch agricultural equipment and heavy-duty commercial trucks wove a steady appearance of pickups. The company began producing light-duty vehicles in 1907, and it didn’t stop until 1975. While its innovations came in fits… more»
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1954 Dodge C-Series V8 Dump Bed For $2,500
Unlike many of the elder trucks we see here at Barn Finds, this beautiful V8-equipped 1954 Dodge C-Series runs well, though its brakes need a rebuild (parts included!). It’s coming from a long-term owner in Evergreen, Colorado; find it… more»
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Tigre Modifications: 1960 Panhard PL17
This 1960 Panhard PL17 may look like a French pastry, with its expressive aluminum trim, but it has also received an engine upgrade to Tigre specifications, which means another 8 hp on top of the 42 available in the… more»
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Extrication Station: 1970 Datsun Roadster 2000
What I hope here is that the buyer of this Datsun 2000 Roadster won’t have to dismantle the seller’s garage to extricate the car. I’ve seen it happen, and it’s not pretty. But let’s look at the positives. This… more»
