My feeling has always been that big 1960s American cars have no business being front-wheel drive. Why would they need to be when their corporate siblings pushed their power out from the wheels at the back of the car?… more»
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Two-Tone Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Impala
In 1963, Chevy’s mainstream Impala may have been the best-selling car in America. They comprised 50% of Chevrolet’s overall production and 88% of them had a V8 engine like the seller’s car. This ’63 Sport Coupe (not an SS)… more»
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Like-New 1985 Dodge 600 ES Turbo Convertible
The 600 had a brief six-year stint in Dodge showrooms, but the ES Turbo Convertible variant’s production run was far shorter. The company introduced it in 1984, but low sales volumes saw the last one roll off the line… more»
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British Muscle Car: 1981 Triumph TR8
What do you do with a car that may, in fact, be one of the best examples left but has a limited following? Can it still command top dollar? I suppose it can, but you may need to be… more»
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Montana Resident: 1962 Ford Falcon Ranchero
“America’s most distinctive trucks…”, so says a 1962 brochure about Ford’s Sedan Delivery and Ranchero. How great would it be to own one of each? At one time, about 15 years ago, give or take, that was a goal… more»
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56k-Mile 429 Survivor! 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100
Just about any Mercury that wears the Marauder name is a good prospect to get excited about, as the moniker was associated with high performance in the brand’s full-size lineup during all three generations in which the car was… more»
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Time Capsule Survivor: 1978 Ford Granada Ghia
The Granada was launched in 1975 as something of a “senior” compact to the economy-minded Maverick and the mid-size Torino. It was produced across two generations until 1982 when it was replaced by a mid-size version of the Ford… more»
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No Reserve and 54k Miles: 1979 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
What a difference a year could make in Detroit back in the day. This well-preserved 1979 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz is the first year of the 10th-Generation Eldorado that ran through model year 1985. And this downsized Caddy went on… more»
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Affordable Survivor: 1976 Ford Mustang II Limited Edition
Timing is often said to be everything, and the automotive world is no exception. Ford got it right with its First Generation Mustang and spectacularly wrong with the Edsel program. The Mustang II is much-maligned, but sales figures confirm… more»
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No Reserve: 1978 Ford F250 Lariat XLT
There are many reasons why a classic can appeal to potential buyers. It could be its inherent desirability, condition, or features. Of course, when a seller plasters the words “No Reserve” into their listing, it is guaranteed to attract… more»
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17k Documented Miles! One-Owner 1972 Chevrolet Corvette 454
We always welcome the contribution of our readers at Barn Finds. Whether via your respectful and informed article feedback or by referring wonderful classics for us to feature, you are the reason we are here, producing articles that we… more»
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Dependable Driver: 1968 Ford Mustang GT California Special
Ford sold 472,121 examples of its Mustang in 1967, and by any standard measure, it should have been sufficient cause to break out the champagne and toast a successful year. However, when viewed in the harsh light of day,… more»
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89k Original Miles: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
Ford was on a roll post-war, catching the opposition flat-footed with the Thunderbird and the Mustang. The former effectively created the Personal Luxury Car segment, while the Mustang was the genesis of the Pony Car sector. General Motors took… more»
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An Opportunity? Yes, If It’s Original: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
The early T-Birds have never taken off in value, which might explain why this 1956 sits at a relatively low $17,200 here on ebay with a few days to go in the auction. Or maybe people are just pacing… more»
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No Reserve 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra
The owner of this 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra has had the car since 1995. Recently, it was broken into and the radio was stolen and the rear hatch key lock was busted. The Autocheck score shows 4 owners and… more»
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55K Original Miles: 1987 Honda Civic GL
Sometimes, even the plainest of cars can become collectible solely because there are no decent surviving examples left. Hondas from the 80s and 90s have certainly been elevated to this status not only because so few were preserved but… more»
