Well, tipster Pat L, you’ve really done it this time. This (catalog) Motion Performance Custom 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is about as outrageous as a car needs to be. Built out of Motion Performance catalog and not by Joel Rosen… more»
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Untouched Survivor: 1971 Plymouth 340 Duster
Now, this brings back memories. When I was in high school in the 70’s, the student parking lot had several 340 Dusters parked in it. And understandably so. They were roomy, inexpensive “muscle cars” and one buddy of mine… more»
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Solid Survivor: 1988 Toyota SR5 Xtracab 4×4 Pickup
During the 1970s, vehicle manufacturers began to recognize that an untapped buyer market was ripe for the taking. Some potential buyers craved the practicality and ruggedness of a pickup but were unwilling to forego the creature comforts brought by… more»
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351/4-Speed: 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport
The seller claims this 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport is an original survivor. If that proves true, many enthusiasts would consider its condition well above average. Adding to its appeal, it features one of the most desirable drivetrain combinations… more»
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29k Original Miles?: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
In reading the seller’s description, the song “Ebony and Ivory” by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder popped into my head. While it’s not my favorite song by either of these legendary musicians, the ’56 Thunderbird is my favorite year… more»
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BF Auction: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon
There is a period of time in the 1970s and 1980s when Mercedes Benz was code for ‘massively reliable’ and ‘built like tanks’. They had a reputation of going, and going and going with very little to go wrong…. more»
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Only 20,452 Miles! 1978 Dodge Magnum XE
I’m old enough that I remember being fascinated with the new 1978 Dodge Magnum’s headlights when they were first in dealerships. As a fan of early E-Types and GT40s, I didn’t understand why all cars didn’t have sleek, clear… more»
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Second Time Around: 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351
Sometimes we double-team a car and two of us here at Barn Finds will cover the same subject in close proximity. It’s not supposed to happen as repeats should get weeded out but it doesn’t always work that way…. more»
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Original Paint and Interior: 1969 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
“There’s no smoking and no pets allowed in my Cadillac!” Those were two of the rules that the previous two owners (we’re told they were “elderly gentlemen”) had for anybody thinking of riding in this well-preserved 1969 Cadillac DeVille… more»
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Same Owner 57 Years! 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
As far as animal-based car names go, they tend to gravitate towards the mean, fast, aggressive, and/or tough side of the spectrum. I don’t know if buyers in 1965 would have filled showrooms to buy a cuddly Plymouth… Panda?… more»
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Fresh Barn Find: 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100
Merriam-Webster defines the word marauder as, “One who roams from place to place making attacks and raids in search of plunder.” I’m not sure if that’s a pleasing description or one to make your mother proud, but this 1969… more»
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21k Miles! 1964 Ford Fairlane 500
With the success of the Falcon in the early 1960s, Ford determined there was now a void in their line-up for a car that was bigger than the Falcon but smaller than the Galaxie. So, a mid-size automobile was… more»
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Rare 1991 Audi 200 20V Turbo Quattro 5-Speed
As the last year for the Audi 200 model and the one-and-only year for the 20-valve DOHC turbo Quattro car in the US market, this 1991 Audi 200 20V Turbo Quattro sedan is somewhat rare to see today. The… more»
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Sean Connery’s 1964 Aston Martin DB5 For Auction
Some cars appear in movies and are entirely forgettable, while others remain permanently linked to that role. Such is the case with the 1964 Aston Martin DB5, which was the transport of choice for James Bond in the movie… more»
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46k Original Miles: 1978 Ford Pinto Squire Station Wagon
The introduction of the Fiesta in 1978 negatively impacted sales of the Ford Pinto, but 188,899 buyers chose to park one in their driveway. That proved to be the least successful for the Pinto to that point, but the… more»
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57K-Mile 1973 Winnebago Indian D-22
Named after a Native American tribe that was from the area in Iowa where Winnebago Industries was originally based, the company is now headquartered in neighboring Minnesota and is still going strong after over six decades of making camping… more»
