In 1960, Patrick Hennessey, who ran Ford of Britain, was visiting the mothership in Detroit. He discovered that Ford had foisted the four-cylinder saloon project called “Cardinal” to its German division. (This car later became the Taunus 12M and… more»
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LeMans History: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88/ZL1 Greenwood Race Car
It is a harsh reality that many race cars will meet an inglorious end. Some will give their lives in the field of battle, while others will find new homes when they have served their useful purpose. However, many… more»
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1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad Project
Some enthusiasts refuse to consider tackling another person’s unfinished project build, and that attitude is understandable. It is not uncommon for such projects to house nasty surprises that can see things spiral out of control. That doesn’t appear to… more»
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Upgraded V8? 1973 Ford F-250 4×4 Highboy
Some classics raise as many questions as they answer, which could be true with this 1973 Ford F-250 4×4 Highboy. The seller states it received an engine upgrade, but the powerplant they claim originally occupied the engine bay wasn’t… more»
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Luxury Off-Roader: 1988 Jeep Wagoneer Limited
Delving into the wilds to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life is attractive, but what is the best way to get there? If the idea of completing such journeys in comfort is irresistible, this 1988 Jeep Wagoneer… more»
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: 1991 Chevrolet Caprice
This 1991 Chevrolet Caprice wagon almost has a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde look to it, depending on which wheels the owner chooses to use. It’s either slightly sinister with blackwall tires and dog dish caps, or elegant with… more»
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Real R/T? 1980 Dodge Aspen
For the most part, the Dodge Aspen and its corporate cousin Plymouth Volare are often overlooked in the muscle car market, and that’s understandable as by the time they were introduced in 1976 the majority of customers were now… more»
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21K Original Miles! 1976 Ford LTD
Full-size rigs from the sixties into the early seventies make copy here on BF, but the mid to late seventies versions? Not so much so. And there are plenty of reasons, they got bigger (until they got smaller), were… more»
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41K-Mile 1955 Oldsmobile 88 Holiday Coupe
Oldsmobile restyled the second-generation 88 with a wraparound rear window and windshield, and lower, longer bodies. They were still on the B-body chassis, but they looked thoroughly modern and the design has held up well over the decades. The… more»
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Second Time Around: 1986 Dodge Ram 4X4
Keen observers will recognize this 1986 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 as it was covered here on Barn Finds several months ago. At the time it was available for a BIN price of $25,000. It appears to have sold and… more»
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Cheap Wheels? 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190
In the 1950s/early 1960s, the 190 was the more “pedestrian” automobile built by Mercedes-Benz and often served as a taxi on its home turf. More than 440,000 copies were assembled, so they were seen all over Europe and here… more»
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Still In The Barn! 1949 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
A barn-fresh find outside Champaign, Illinois, this 1949 Chevy 3100 Pickup shows no signs of having moved under its own power in some time. Described as not running in the listing here on Craigslist, the five-window specimen can become… more»
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Rare Victory Edition: 1979 Triumph TR7
This 1979 Triumph TR7 hardtop is lovely royal blue, with a black top, is on Craigslist in the Binghamton, New York area with a reasonable $5,000 or best offer asking price. Thanks to Mitchell G. for this tip.
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Spotless 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
An argument for proofreading can be made from this ad for a very nice 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL here on eBay in Chicago. I’m sure the seller didn’t mean to include this sentence, “Car is rust.” No, it’s not rust, it’s… more»
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Rebuilt Engine/Transmission: 1966 Dodge Charger
Dodge introduced the Charger mid-way through the 1966 model year. It was based on the Coronet platform and with its fastback style looked a bit like a large pony car (IMO). Sales would start off slow but go like… more»
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Gold Anniversary: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS
Chevrolet celebrated 50 years of car building in 1962 and built a limited number of Impalas wearing a special Anniversary Gold coat of paint. That includes this Super Sport that looks mostly original but has a more modern engine… more»
