While this Lotus Elan +2 is narrowly tucked into a garage, it’s not exactly a barn find. It’s been fully restored to “daily driver status” and apparently only needs new gas and oil before leaping into life. Find it… more»
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Not Quite a Prince: 1964 Plymouth Valiant Wagon
Taming the excess of Virgil Exner’s original Valiant design took about four years, the effect of that “taming” amounting to lower-profile wedges, swales, rolls, and protrusions. They’re still there – just in subdued form. Despite its economy niche, the… more»
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Mopar Project: 1963 Dodge Dart GT Convertible
“Honey, I shrunk the Dart” could have been the slogan from 1960 to 1963, as Dodge first introduced the Dart on a full size platform, nearly immediately downsized it to a mid sized, and then for ’63, situated it… more»
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“AdVANtage”: 1978 Ford Econoline 150 Shorty 4WD Conversion
Ford’s clever marketing slogan – AdVANtage Ford! – reminded customers that the Econoline was ready for anything. The company had plenty of practice adapting the van’s format since launching the model in 1961 with a mid-engine layout on a… more»
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Low Miles? 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
By the 1970s, Alfa Romeo was government-owned and on the march toward a merger with Fiat. Its factories were limping along at roughly half-capacity. Despite this, the Spider Veloce – with origins reaching back to the 1950s – received… more»
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Running Project: 1962 Triumph TR3A
Standard Triumph had put a few roadsters into buyers’ hands in the immediate post-war period, first its 1800, then the 2000, but the company’s competitiveness was slipping in the sports-car segment. Rumor has it that Sir John Black, managing… more»
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Red and Rare: 1982 Porsche 928
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»
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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»
