In the 1970s, while Giorgetto Giugiaro and Marcello Gandini were outdoing each other with every new wedge-y sports car that spun off their pens, Porsche was contemplating a potential grand touring car. Sales of the 911 had dipped and… 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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Only Two Owners! 1979 Celica Supra
The Toyota Celica Supra foreshadowed the arrival of one of Japan’s best-selling sports cars. Still sold today under the Supra name, this model has come a long way from its 100 hp beginnings. Today’s example is a first-year 1979… more»
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Rare Rampside: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Pickup
Whether you loved or hated the VW Beetle, there’s no question it kicked off a round of innovation at US automakers. AMC put its Rambler American “subcompact” on the ground in 1958; Ford introduced its Falcon in 1960; Studebaker… more»
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One Owner Survivor! 1971 Ford Pinto Runabout
Are you pining for a survivor-quality Pinto to prance over to the nearest Cars ‘N Coffee? We found just the thing, and with a little elbow grease, it might really shine. Here on craigslist is a Ford Pinto hatchback… more»
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Rare In The US: 1962 Triumph Herald Convertible
In 1956, the Suez Canal Crisis spiked gasoline prices, particularly in Britain, but throughout Europe. In Britain, gasoline was rationed. This sobering experience galvanized auto companies: the drawing boards came out and small, fuel-chintzy cars took shape at BMC,… more»
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Bargain 1965 MG Midget!
Once in a while, when I’m scanning our assignment lists here at Barn Finds, a car is so compellingly cheap, I try to put it in front of you as soon as possible. Here’s an example – no, it’s… more»
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For Parts: 1961 Buick Invicta
What’s missing off the 1961 Buicks? (Hint: it wasn’t the ventiports.) GM’s redesign of its premium brand subtracted two features: one was a Buick hallmark, and the other was a contemporary fad employed by many makers. The first loss… more»
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1967 Checker Marathon Wagon Plus Parts!
Checker Motor Company is known for its taxi cab business, but about 10% of its production was devoted to consumer vehicles. This endeavor was prompted by an antitrust suit in New York City that opened the taxi market to… more»
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Cheap Project: 1968 Ford Falcon Futura Wagon
Ford introduced the compact Falcon to claw back market share from imports – but the model resonated in the company’s line-up for decades, thanks to its unibody platform. The first Falcons were powered by a 144 cu. in. in-line… more»
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4th Of July Find: Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Pedal Car
What pairs better with Fourth of July than wieners! Celebrate our nation’s birthday with this mid-90s vintage Oscar Mayer Wienermobile pedal car, presented in a no-reserve auction here on eBay. Current bidding sits at $1 – that’s right, one… more»
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Last Of The Air-Cooled: 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera
The 993 Porsche represents the best of the breed in many ways. Its technical components were substantially upgraded over its predecessor, the 964. The body was completely restyled by British designer Tony Hatter, with a flowing front end and… more»
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Worth Restoring? 1973 Volvo 1800 ES
Here’s a challenging prospect with rust, an engine that won’t start, and an bedraggled interior, looking for its “forever home”. Whether that’s with a restorer who keeps it intact, or with a junkyard where it’s piecemealed out is an… more»
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Trade for Travel Trailer: 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 4×4
The Grand Wagoneer – in keeping with the burst of attention showered upon every lumbering SUV from the ’60s through the ’80s – has had its day in the sun. Clients of mine who house Grand Wagoneers at their… more»
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Quirky Wagon! 1970 Saab 95
Saab’s history is saturated with quirky facts, many well-known by owners. For instance, this wagon – though equipped with Ford’s Taunus V4 – retains Saab’s free-wheeling feature, an artifact of the days when these cars were powered by a… more»
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JDM Sedan: 1968 Nissan Prince Skyline S57
The lineage of the Skyline reaches back to the mid-fifties, when Prince Motor Company launched the car into the luxury niche. Prince merged into Nissan in 1966 and by then, Skylines had been used for every shade of commuting… more»
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Nearly New: 1977 Datsun B210 Sedan
Seems like in the last week or so we’ve seen a veritable plethora of low mileage cars here at Barn Finds. This Datsun B210 is more than a survivor, having soldiered on all these years while registering only 28,800… more»
