Dirt bike and enduro sales were huge in the early 1970s and Rokon, a company known for making an unusual two-wheel drive motorcycle, wanted in on the billion-dollar off-road market. What they came up with was just as unusual… more»
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28k Original Miles: 1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
Everyone deserves an opportunity to spoil themselves, and classic car enthusiasts are no exception. While some focus on performance vehicles, others prefer to live life at a more sedate pace. If you fall into the latter category, this 1987… more»
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$1,000 Per Foot: 1969 Mitsubishi Minica LA23
Fitting in the back of almost any full-sized pickup bed with the tailgate down, this rarely-seen-in-the-U.S. 1969 Mitsubishi Minica Super DeLuxe (LA23) is just under 10 feet long, 51 inches wide, and weighs 1,170 pounds. In case you’re wondering,… more»
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BF Auction: 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
When did the “Standard of the World” epithet cease to apply to Cadillac? Judging by the comments on Barn Finds, it would be somewhere between the introduction of the 4.1-liter V8 and the 1985 downsizing. To others, the last of… more»
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Ice Cream Estate Car: 1948 Chrysler Town & Country
Ever since the first cars hit the roads, the American consumer has spurred sales by following trends in the industry. In recent times, muscle cars, minivans, and luxury trucks have made consumers happy and put money in the bank… more»
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Polaris-Powered Twin-Track: 1974 Raider Eagle
We got our first visible (on the ground) snow last night, although it’s gone today. Even so, this time of year always makes me think of vintage snowmobiles like the ones I grew up with. Although they weren’t vintage… more»
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Name Lost to History: 1925 Rickenbacker Sedan
Once upon a time, Americans were encouraged to dream big, go on adventures, and take risks. While we have become a society that has become adverse to those things, in the early 20th century, this was the goal of… more»
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Zero-Rust Garage-Kept 1985 Renault Encore
In the early ’80s the American market was hungry for compact cars that supplied superior fuel efficiency. The Renault Alliance subcompact offered a cost-effective solution. Shortly after the Alliance’s release in North America, the Encore was introduced on the… more»
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BF Auction: 2006 Ford Mustang Saleen S281 SC
The 5th generation Mustang proved to be fantastic cars, with solid performance and looks that harkened back to the original Mustang. Over its production run, there were many variants to choose from, but if you wanted even more performance,… more»
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Restoration Ready 1971 Chevrolet Blazer CST
American vehicle manufacturers began making smaller, off-road-capable vehicles in the ’70s, while Chevy opted for much larger versions. The K5 Blazer offered pick-up truck functionality with a bolt-off hard top option. These SUV-style off-road vehicles certainly have a presence… more»
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Mercury Family Hauler- 1956 Custom Wagon!
Priced at $25,000, this 1956 Mercury Custom wagon offers an intriguing case to examine for the current state of the classic car market. Located in Zellwood, Florida, you can check out this hauler here on Craigslist. Would you pay… more»
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Upgraded Engine: 1961 Ford Falcon Ranchero
The 1961 Ford Falcon Ranchero was touted in Ford brochures as being “America’s lowest-priced pickup”, and having “New economy . . . up to 30 miles per gallon!” Low price and high mpg, that’s a hard combo to beat,… more»
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360 V8 Stunner: 1973 Plymouth Fury III
For much of the 1960s and 1970s, the Plymouth Fury III was on par with the Chevy Impala and Ford Galaxie. And it usually came in third place in the sales race for family-oriented full-size automobiles. This 1973 edition… more»
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Rust-Free Oregon Car: 1978 Mercury Zephyr
The seller of this beautiful 1978 Mercury Zephyr says that it’s a West Coast car and they bought it out of Oregon, which I think is the best place in the U.S. to find preserved, not rusted, not sunburnt… more»
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1968 Plymouth Fury III Convertible Project
I think this is primer, isn’t it? I don’t think this is a faded Mary Kay version of the 1968 Plymouth Fury III Convertible. A beautiful and spot-on-for-the-era Avocado Green color is shown under the hood, so it must… more»
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Post-War Crossover: 1948 Jeepster
The original Jeepster (1948 to 1950) was an early crossover designed to fill a gap in the Willys Jeep product line. Unlike other Jeeps, it was strictly a 2-wheel-drive, but it borrowed extensively from the existing parts bin to… more»
