It’s the perfect pictorial opening, a 1980 Triumph TR7 on the back of a flatbed. Some will say, “Well, of course, it’s a 31-year-old barn find”, while others will say, “That was the normal perch for my TR7 while… more»
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Mechanic-Owned Project: 1977 Chevrolet Camaro
The second-generation Chevy Camaro had a great run between 1970-81. The cars would evolve from year to year based on the latest safety standards and cues received from buyers. The 1977 model year would be the first time the… more»
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40k Mile Survivor: 1975 Datsun B210
Before the 1980s, most Nissan-built cars were branded as Datsun’s, a practice that dated back to before World War II. So, the use of the Datsun name was not unique to U.S.-imported cars, which began to trickle in around… more»
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Original 340: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
From a marketing perspective, Plymouth’s decision to spend a then substantial $50,000 to use the Road Runner name and likeness on one of their performance offerings seems like it was a wise one. The Warner Brother cartoon character is… more»
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25k Original Miles: 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
While we’ve seen our fair share on 1993 Mustang SVT Cobras at Barn Finds in recent times, this one stands out for me on a couple of fronts. The first is that it is a spotless survivor with a… more»
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Parked For 32 Years: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The owner of this 1968 Chevelle SS 396 suggests that it would make an ideal project car to occupy the upcoming colder months, and I can’t think of many better ways to while away the time. As project builds… more»
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Patina Pickup: 1939 Chevrolet Pickup
It doesn’t seem like that many years ago when I would’ve looked at this 1939 Chevrolet Pickup and wanted to apply a fresh coat of paint to its corroded panels. Those were the days when I missed the point… more»
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Driveway Find: 1963 Triumph TR4
Following his success with the Herald, Giovanni Michelotti was invited by Triumph to take a stab at a new design for their TR series of sports cars. The TR4 was a radical departure that ushered in design cues that… more»
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Microcar Stash: 1971-72 Honda Z600s
The Honda Z, known as the Z600 in the U.S., was a 2-door hatchback Kei/city car built by the company between 1970-74. They were imported into the U.S. during the middle two years. Honda was gauging how to get… more»
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Genuine Budd Body: 1966 Ford Bronco
While potential buyers will tend to clamor to get their hands on early examples of the Ford Bronco, this 1966 model could be one of the rarest of its breed. Ford was eager to release the Bronco but didn’t… more»
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Some Assembly Required: 1972 Lotus Elan +2S 130
The Lotus Elan is a sports car that seems to embody all the things that Britain wanted in the sixties: freedom, speed, fun, and a break from tradition. When the producers of The Avengers wanted to signify that Emma… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Until recently, this 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 was a one-owner classic that had spent thirty-four years in this storage unit. When the seller dragged it from hiding, what was revealed was an original and highly-optioned classic that looks… more»
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Spectacular Survivor! 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88
It’s an oft-told tale. The owner of a lightly and gently used automobile passes on, his significant other holds on to it for years, and then finally decides that it’s time to part company. And that’s the case with… more»
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Original 429 Cobra Jet: 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler
Some classic cars are created more equal than others. Some will offer unrivaled luxury and comfort, while others will provide performance that can pin occupants in their seats when the pedal gets to the metal. The 1970 Mercury Cyclone… more»
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UK Supercar! 1980 Lotus Esprit S2
Barn-bound for 30 years, this still futuristic-looking 1980 Lotus Esprit S2 seeks a new owner with the energy and resources to put this British-built supercar back on the road. The mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive two-seater gave drivers a nimble, handling-centric driving… more»
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21,000 Original Miles: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12
This low mileage 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 is selling at no reserve in a quick five-day auction, and it presents quite well. Given it has just 21,000 original miles, you would certainly expect a car to look this good, but… more»
