The effect that MGs had on getting the sportscar movement started in America cannot be overstated. Starting with American GIs discovering the virtues of a light car with good handling when stationed in Great Britain during World War II… more»
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Near Mint: 1988 Merkur XR4Ti
One of the more unusual parts of Ford’s history is the appearance of the Merkur brand of automobiles in Lincoln-Mercury dealerships. Plucked from Ford’s European offerings, the Merkur coupe and sedan were intended to compete with the offerings of… more»
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62K Mile Stock GT with a Five Speed: 1988 Mustang GT
It has been said with much seriousness that the 1987 through 1993 Fox Body Mustangs were the modern equivalent of the 1932 Ford coupe and roadster in terms of hot rodding. The craziest part of the car’s story is… more»
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Incredibly Original: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix
It is hard to explain the seventies to anyone who wasn’t there to live through that quirky time in American history. How can you rationalize the fact that Americans purchased avocado green and poppy red major appliances by choice? … more»
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Garage Find Fuelie for $30K? 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
One of the most sought-after American cars is a 1957 Chevrolet Corvette with a fuel-injected engine. There are Corvette collectors who will do unspeakable things for a chance to park one in their garage. Add to that the fact… more»
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7.3 Diesel with Banks Turbo Kit: 1994 Ford F-350 Dually
For fans of reliability and axle twisting torque, the International Ford 7.3-liter diesel is legendary. That legend stems from the insane number of miles that some examples have clocked, and for the mere fact that Ford made it possible… more»
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Postwar Dream Boat: 1946 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible
Imagine you are one of the hundreds of thousands who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Somehow you have survived the horrors of war and are now headed home to re-start your life. What… more»
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Oppenheimer Movie Car? 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
One of the biggest movies of 2023 was “Oppenheimer.” It told the story of the man that many call the father of the atomic bomb. As usual, when people like us watch a movie set in the past, we… more»
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Packing a Mini-Flathead: 1937 Ford Coupe
Henry Ford was one of the few early automotive pioneers who understood that standardization was a way to reduce costs across the board. His most famous feat in this regard was painting every Model T black for a period… more»
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Margaret Mitchell’s Mercury: 1940 Mercury Sedan
One of the most famous movies ever made was “Gone with the Wind.” Set during the Civil War, this movie was based on a novel by a Georgia writer by the name of Margaret Mitchell. While the film went… more»
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Tetanus Shot on Standby: 1973 Ford F250 4WD
Every once in a while, we post a Barn Finds story about a former volunteer fire department vehicle. The farther out in the country, the better chance that VFD is making do with a vehicle or two that was… more»
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56K Miles! 1995 Ford F-150
After years of little supply to meet the above-average demand for new trucks, it is heartening to see that the dealer’s lots are filling up again. As always, nature finds a balance. While we are seeing that balance return… more»
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Ever Driven a Model T? 1920 Ford Model T
One of the great regrets of my life was never taking up an offer to drive a Ford Model T. A dear friend who was also my attorney at the time was a big-time Model T collector. I was… more»
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Ancient Electric Car: 1920 Auto Red Bug
One of the most popular topics in the news today is electric vehicles. Regardless of where you stand on the issue, we can all agree that every vehicle has at least one scenario where it is the right tool… more»
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Cadillac for Model A Money: 1927 Cadillac 314
After a long trend of declining prices, Ford Model As are starting to bring good money again. While a Model A is a perfect car for those who want to dip their tow in antique automobile ownership, there are… more»
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Garage Find: 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6
Humans tend to fall in love without looking beyond the surface of that which they desire. While for normal people, falling in love usually ends happily. For car people that love blindness can lead to catastrophe. Take for example… more»
