Pontiac barely made it through the Great Depression. In 1935, it was set to be absorbed forever into GM as a cost-saving measure when Frank Hershey, working under Harley Earl, stepped forward with the Silver Streak styling that would… more»
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Two Owner: 1970 Oldsmobile 442
The muscle car wars were still in full swing in 1970, although the end was in sight as manufacturers braced for tighter emission and safety regulations. That is why I consider classics like this 1970 Oldsmobile 442 as a… more»
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Brezhnev’s Road Rocket: 1973 Citroen SM
As nonsensical as it seems, many of us who lived through the Cold War miss some aspects of it. We had basically one enemy, and the good guy and bad guy roles were clearly defined in contrast to our… more»
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Chrysler Mini-Truck: 1984 Dodge Rampage
Chrysler got into the small pickup business for a time in the 1980s, building a sort of El Camino on the same Chrysler L platform as the Omni/Horizon subcompacts. The little trucks weren’t huge sellers and the company moved… more»
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62k Original Miles: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
Marketing gurus deserve credit where it is due, and the good people at Pontiac realized there was a hole in their 1977 product line that required filling. The mildly facelifted Trans Am was selling up a storm, but there… more»
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Reggie Jackson’s 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix Tri-Power is For Sale!
I admit I know as much about baseball as rocket science and brain surgery. However, even I know who the legendary Reggie Jackson is. His illustrious career spanned twenty-one seasons, and he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of… more»
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My Father’s Oldsmobile: 1993 Cutlass Ciera
This is my father’s Oldsmobile. He had one just like it, the same color too. I drove it two or three times. I’d say it did nothing exceedingly well but it didn’t do anything badly either. People liked them,… more»
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No Reserve Garage Find: 1989 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
For those wondering whether there are still fabulous finds lurking in barns and shed, I give you this 1989 Chevrolet K5 Blazer. It has spent its life in dry climates but has hibernated since the mid-1990s. The overall condition… more»
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One Owner: 1988 Ford Festiva L
Some readers will look at this 1988 Ford Festiva L and question its worthiness for inclusion on the pages of Barn Finds. I understand that sentiment, but I feel we need to cut this little gem some slack. Ford… more»
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Never Restored: 1954 Studebaker Champion
It isn’t unusual to find an older classic car that managed to survive more than six decades unrestored. However, finding one in that state that has been part of the same family since Day One is far rarer. That… more»
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Original Paint: 1964 Mercury Montclair
Annual model updates are common, but it is unusual for a manufacturer to introduce a new generation of a vehicle but only keep it in production for a single year. However, that was the case for the Fourth Generation… more»
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Garage Kept and 58K Miles: 1975 Ford F-250 Ranger
Ever pass by a garage and wonder what is in it? Most garages are probably packed to the rafters with stuff that wouldn’t sell at your aunt’s garage sale and various other things that are too nice to throw… more»
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BF Auction: 2013 Maserati GranTurismo MC Sport Line
Although many Italian manufacturers are renowned for producing desirable sports cars, Maserati has a history of creating iconic Grand Tourers. One of the best examples to roll out of its factory was the 2013 GranTurismo MC. Our feature car… more»
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25k Original Miles: 1984 Toyota Celica GT
Cars from the 1980s spent years in the wilderness as people sought to forget The Malaise Era. However, times have changed, and one of the driving forces behind their reemergence is a new generation of enthusiasts who view them… more»
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Untouched Survivor: 1975 Jeep Cherokee Sport
Jeep was merrily producing Wagoneers since about 1963, moving the vehicle ever upscale, but the market was ripe for a cheaper version of the popular SUV that could appeal to a younger crowd. The first Cherokees were simply two-door… more»
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Freddie Mercury’s 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow!
Celebrity ownership of any classic car is sure to ignite debate, especially when it comes to the question of whether such ownership contributes to its potential value. In some cases, the answer is obvious, while in others, it can… more»
