In the 1980s, Oldsmobile had two automobiles bearing the Cutlass nameplate. One was the rear-wheel-drive edition that dated to the early 1960s, while the other was the more fuel-efficient Ciera with front-wheel drive. The former was retired (as RWD)… more»
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Well-Preserved 1961 Jaguar MKII Sedan
The Jaguar Mark II was considered a performance-oriented luxury vehicle in the ’60s. It was capable of a fun driving experience while still being comfortable. Even by today’s standards, these cars are extremely classy. This example is said to… more»
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1968 Jeepster Commando Station Wagon V6
Soft top or hard top: that is the question. Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous roof leakage, or… just go with a hard top. To paraphrase Shakespeare. I believe this color… more»
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V6 Survivor: 1974 Ford Mustang II Ghia
Talk about perfect timing. Ford reinvented its once-popular Mustang pony car in 1974. It had become big and bloated, and sales were way off. So, they went the route of a smaller economy car – just as the OPEC… more»
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First-Year Survivor: 1971 Ford Pinto Runabout
I hope you’re sitting down, I’m about to refer to this 1971 Ford Pinto Runabout as a beautiful example! I know, most of you just rolled your eyes but there it is, it’s out there and let the chips… more»
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Garage-Stored 19 Years: 1968 Chrysler Newport
Though the nameplate dated to the 1950s, the Newport was Chrysler’s “bread and butter” car throughout the 1960s. With a redesign in 1965 and a restyle in 1967, the Newport stayed the course in 1968. While Chrysler built more… more»
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Runs and Drives Great! 1985 Plymouth Reliant
It just occurred to me that the name “Reliant” as used on the Plymouth K-Car sends the wrong message. It sounds like “reliable,” which was most likely Chrysler’s intention, but it actually means “to rely on someone.” Therefore, Chrysler inadvertently implied… more»
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32k Mile 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
The Pantera is one of those cars that everyone stares at a little too long when it pulls into a parking lot. It’s stunning design is hard to ignore. The cars are an American-Italian hybrid. They were born when… more»
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Trade For ATV? 1968 Kaiser Jeep M715
I can’t imagine wanting to trade this 1968 Kaiser Jeep M715 for an ATV, but that’s what the seller says in their listing. They’re really interesting trucks and if they saw duty in Vietnam, they may have had any… more»
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28k Mile? Cadillac Coupe Deville
The 1977 Cadillac Coupe DeVille is one of those classic cars almost everyone (enthusiast or not) thinks is cool. They’re long, boxy, luxurious, and very ’70s Americana. 234,171 examples were produced in 1977 making this car have an abundant… more»
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Desirable Options: Unrestored 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
If this 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is all that the seller claims, it is a pretty special classic. They state that it is not only original and unrestored, but it sports a few very desirable factory options that increase… more»
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1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary
Only 657 25th anniversary Countaches are said to have been released making this example extremely desirable. Lamborghini introduced consumer-available supercars to a world that really only understood sports cars as the most opulent and performance-oriented vehicles. The Countach did… more»
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Rare Grand Prix Racer: 1968 Bultaco TSS 250
We don’t see many Spanish vehicles here at Barn Finds, let alone a Bultaco, but Adam “Iron Man” Clarke wrote about one here a couple of years ago. They are interesting machines with a very interesting and somewhat convoluted… more»
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Army-Tested: 1982 Unique Mobility Electrek EV
As someone who’s more than a little awkward and ungainly, I heartily approve of the design of this 1982 Unique Mobility Electrek EV. Said by its inventor to have been just a “mule” to test the mechanics, this design… more»
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Low Mile: 2009 Mini Cooper S Convertible
If you didn’t get the gift you were really hoping for this past Christmas morning, there’s still a chance to get yourself the perfect gift! Long-time BF Reader David M is always finding interesting 2000s Mini Coopers. This example… more»
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Factory V6: 1962 Buick Special
Finding a tidy and affordable survivor that is a turnkey proposition can sometimes be challenging, but this 1962 Buick Special ticks those boxes. It might not be as glamorous as some, but it is solid and ready for action…. more»
