UPDATE – What’s that old saying? If you don’t succeed, try, try again? This 30,000-mile “all original” first-year 1990 Mazda Miata is listed again for sale and looking for a new owner. The asking price has been lowered $2,400… more»
About Ron Denny
Ron is a freelance writer and marketing guy who's two primary passions are cars and guitars; especially those produced during the stylish and colorful 50s and 60s. Ron and his twin brother, Don, were competitive "car spotters" by the age of 10 and have traveled to numerous car shows together; their favorite being Das Awkscht Fescht in Macungie, PA. He's had a land yacht (1960 Pontiac Catalina Sport Coupe) as well as a dinghy (1957 Metropolitan) in his garage over the years; proving he can be a complex man of contradictions and extremes.
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33k Original Miles: 1978 Honda Accord Hatchback Project
I remember hearing the buzz about these first-generation Accords when they were introduced back in 1976. (Fifty years ago? Really??) They were only available as a 2-door hatchback and paint options were limited to metallic blue, gold, or silver…. more»
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Pint-Sized Charm: 1959 Metropolitan Hardtop
I used to own a Metropolitan until I got a telephone call from a guy who wanted to surprise his wife for her upcoming 40th Birthday. He said that his better half had always wanted “a cute little red-and-white… more»
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Beautiful Baby Blue 1957 Ford Thunderbird
It’s easy to see why the ’57 Ford Thunderbird has been a popular collectible for nearly six decades. In the third and final year of the two-seater Thunderbird, the ’57 model offered an attractive styling update. The Ford Styling… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1955 Ford Thunderbird Project
Stalled restoration projects are not uncommon here on Barn Finds. Sometimes the seller will fess up and say they’ve lost interest, or just have too many projects, losing their storage space, or have had to shift the restoration funds… more»
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Highly Original: 1967 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
Ah, memories. My cousin Greg bought my Uncle Buster’s ’67 Pontiac Catalina back in the early 70’s. I have a lot of memories of being in that big green boat with my cousin behind the wheel and me and… more»
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Well-Preserved 1974 Volkswagen Thing
It’s been a hotter-than-average summer in my neck of the woods in North Carolina. Mercy! Fortunately, this bright orange Thing reminds me of a big pumpkin and cooler fall weather that can’t get here fast enough. And speaking of… more»
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Mustang GT Powered: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
I was on a Thunderbird Facebook site recently where the owner of a ’56 Baby ‘Bird was showing off his recently upgraded pride and joy. His two-seater now had a modern-day drivetrain, disc brakes, and a new A/C unit…. more»
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13k Original Miles: 1978 Buick LeSabre
If, for some reason, you’d like to be transported back to 1978, then here’s your way there. This striking 1978 Buick LeSaber Custom Landau looks practically new and has only 13,298 original miles. It was purchased new from Win Stephens… more»
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One-Family Owned: 1957 Buick Century
It’s anybody’s guess what the percentage of 69-year-old vehicles have remained in the same family since brand new. I’m sure it’s in the low single-digits. Well, here’s one of those rare vehicles that’s been in the same family since… more»
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Ready To Enjoy: 1956 Buick Century Riviera Hardtop
This great-looking 1956 Buick Century Riviera 2-Door Hardtop reminds me of Bruce Springsteen’s “My Hometown” song. I can just see an eight-year-old Bruce sitting on his old man’s lap and doing his best to steer this gorgeous machine down… more»
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8k-Mile Time Capsule: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7
It took a few years (and lots of Mustangs produced) before the suits at Ford Motor Company okayed the production of its cousin, the Mercury Cougar. It made its debut for the 1967 model year (the same year the… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Sports Coupe
With its stacked headlights, new squarish styling, and those upward curving taillights, I always thought the 1963 Pontiac was an extremely good-looking car. Here’s something you don’t see every day: a 63-year-old car still in the possession of its… more»
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1 of 2,960: Rare 1949 Willys-Overland Jeepster
The Willys-Overland Jeepster definitely goes under the “Quirky Misfire” category. I remember the first one I saw as a kid back in the early ’60s. The front end looked like a Jeep, but the rest of it, a 2-door,… more»
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Stunning Survivor: 1965 Rambler Marlin
To me, the fastback Rambler Marlin has always been a kind of Rodney Dangerfield character. It didn’t get much respect when it made its debut back in 1965, and it still doesn’t some 61 years later. I always… more»
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1 of 455: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster
1958 was a historic year for the Ford Thunderbird. A back seat was added, and the 4-seater personal luxury coupe (and convertible) segment was born. Ford would be in that lane all by itself for several years before the… more»
