Richard Petty has some impressive staying power. Despite retiring from the limelight years ago, his name is still revered in NASCAR fan circles, and it has graced motorsports memorabilia for generations. Upon his retirement in the early 1990s, Pontiac… more»
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Actor Seeking Work: 1971 Lincoln Mark III
As the 1970’s came, some cars began to get some styling cues that just weren’t as attractive as cars of the late 1960’s. Fortunately, that is not the case for the Lincoln Continental. Still as beautiful and elegant as… more»
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Mom’s Pony: 1977 Mustang II With 40,706 Miles
Mom? Mom! Why are you having your son sell your car? I hope it’s because you have a new one! This 1977 Mustang II was purchased new by the seller’s mother and is said to only have 40,706 miles…. more»
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330 Kilometers From New: 1995 Mustang GT
It takes great restraint to buy a car and park it. It may seem like a waste to those of who drive our projects, but some owners aren’t nearly as sentimental, apparently. Barn Finds reader J. Jefferson spotted a 1995 Ford… more»
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Safari Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Sting rays never seem to appear dated, always showing off their interesting lines and great drive-train options. This Safari yellow example has been with the same owner for 37 years, and has been parked for 30 years. With a… more»
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Gas Tank Hogwash: 1977 Ford Pinto
The Ford Pinto name still has the effect of striking up conversations about exploding fuel tanks and some such, but the reality is that it seems many owners never came close to losing their car in a ball of… more»
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Another 4-Door! 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Here’s another 1955 Chevrolet 4-door like the one we featured the other day, but this time it’s a Bel Air. Thanks to reader Duck Flower for sending this one in! It appears to be a true survivor car with… more»
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Sunroof Prototype: 1983 Volvo 242
What does it take to make a car rare? Is it simply limited production, or must there also be some feature or option that sets it apart from the masses? This 1983 Volvo 242 DL coupe falls into the… more»
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5-Speed Wagon: 1985 Audi 5000 S
This seemed like such an exotic car to me in the early and mid-1980s. An Audi, in general, was so different than anything that I had ever owned, and in my hometown there weren’t many of them at all. I… more»
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No Reserve Original Owner: 1978 Datsun 280Z
From the old-school California blue plates to the detrius of life piled around it, this garage-find photo of a one-owner 1978 Datsun 280Z offers hope there are still classics waiting to be discovered. This example is said to be… more»
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One of 50: 1986 Corvette Malcolm Konner Edition
Among limited production Corvettes, 50 is a fairly respectable number given the legions of special editions that have rolled off the assembly line. This 1986 Corvette Malcolm Konner edition was created in commemoration of one of the country’s largest… more»
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Fancy Jeep: 1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
If you were a yuppie in the 1980s you probably either had a BMW, which you incorrectly called a Beamer instead of a Bimmer, or a Jeep Grand Wagoneer. Or, both. This 1985 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is on Craigslist… more»
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One Year Only Bird: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Hardtop
The fourth generation Thunderbird was another great addition to the Thunderbird lineage, but 1966 brought about a one year only option that is subtle, but certainly unique. This 1966 is a “Town Hardtop” model where it has smaller door… more»
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Showroom Fresh: 2,000 Mile Dodge Daytona
Although its sharp exterior and famous namesake may have prompted collectors to think the Dodge Daytona of the late 80s was destined to be a collectible, reality and pricing guides say otherwise. This didn’t stop one collector from keeping… more»
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8,900 Mile Brush Buster: 1978 Chevy C/K
Despite the palm trees in the background, this neon yellow 1978 Chevrolet C/K 2500 hasn’t resided in Florida all of its life. But regardless of its origins, with just 8,900 original miles on the clock, its life has been… more»
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Wooden Sports Car Survivor: 1963 Morgan Plus Four
Morgans are such interesting vehicles being primarily constructed with wood, and finding an original condition car that is solid is truly a rarity. Originally sold in Holland in 1963, this Morgan made it to New York state where it… more»
