The 1970 Chevy Corvette wasn’t much different than the 1969 Corvette, which may be why sales were off by 50%. Yet the 1971 Corvettes didn’t change much again either, but demand had returned. This ’70 convertible has been owned… more»
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Factory Floor Shifter? 1974 AMC Matador Coupe
We’ve seen seven 1974 Matador Coupes here at Barn Finds over the years but none with a manual transmission so, it’s not just being orange that makes this 1974 AMC Matador Coupe unique, it also has a manual transmission…. more»
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British Project: 1972 Norton Commando 750
It’s probably an awkward time to talk about the British Invasion a few days after Independence Day, but neither the whites of their eyes or the mops on their heads (what some people said about The Beatles, the other… more»
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Beautiful Survivor: 1967 Austin Healey 3000 Mk. III
This true survivor Austin Healey 3000 Mk. III is one of the most desirable cars to me that I’ve written a post about. Frequently I have come across (and owned) Big Healeys that have been “restored,” but they rarely… more»
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Gas Sipping Survivor: 1980 Toyota Tercel
The Tercel was an entry-level subcompact sold by Toyota in the U.S. beginning in 1980. It had debuted two years earlier in Japan as the Corsa. Unlike the Corolla, which Toyota had been selling for years, the Tercel was… more»
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1 of 1,225: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 Aerocoupe
Aerodynamics has been an important component of automotive styling and performance for decades, going way back to 1899 at least if not longer. That’s even before my time. The seller has this aerodynamic 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 listed… more»
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GT Hawk: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo
The GT Hawk (or Gran Turismo) was the last iteration of the Hawk series of Studebakers (and Packard for one year) that began in 1956. For 1962, the goal was to compete against personal luxury cars like the Ford… more»
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27K Miles! One-Owner 1991 Acura Integra GS
After a couple of decades of being in hibernation, Acura reintroduced the Integra again for the 2023 model year. The model name went away for the 2001 model year and was replaced with the RSX. The seller has this… more»
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Easy Project? 1956 Pontiac Chieftain
In the mid-1950s, the Pontiac Chieftain was akin to Chevrolet’s mid-range 210. While the basic platform was the same, the Pontiac rode on a seven-inch longer wheelbase. The Star Chief may have been similar to the Bel Air as… more»
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Super Bugger Camper: 1969 Volkswagen Beetle
When it comes to mini campers, a clean Toyota Sunrader or any brand of Chinook camper is definitely becoming more sought-after. These compact homes on wheels make perfect sense for someone who wants to hit the open road but… more»
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Low Mile Style: 1954 Packard Pacific
In the 1950s, Packard was losing sales to Lincoln and Cadillac in the luxury hardtop segment. It needed a new, more powerful car. To save money, it refreshed its Mayfair model’s sheet metal with new headlamp rims and chrome… more»
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Rare In The US: 1979 Renault 17 Gordini
With a crisp, modern design unlike many cars from the early-1970s, Renault created what was, in my opinion, a very nice-looking car. While they’re rare to see in the US today, this 1979 Renault 17 Gordini Convertible Coupe can… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1975 Chrysler Town & Country
The seller says that this 1975 Chrysler Town & Country wagon is in “near new condition” and it’s hard to argue with that. At over two-and-a-half tons, nineteen feet in length, and having a 440 V8, this is one… more»
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Never Driven In Winter: 1978 Ford Ranchero GT
Having lived in snow country for all of my life, so far anyway, hearing that a vehicle has never been driven in snow or road salt really catches my eye. That’s the case with this 1978 Ford Ranchero GT… more»
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Original 350/4-Speed: 1974 Chevrolet Nova
By 1974, Chevrolet offered Nova buyers a single V8 engine option. While the energy crisis saw some buyers turning their attention to smaller and more efficient vehicles, the Nova continued to sell in impressive numbers. This 1974 Nova features… more»
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1 of 1? 1974 Olds Cutlass Indy 500 Pace Car
The 1974 Hurst/Olds was intended to be the pace car at the Indianapolis 500 that year. Oldsmobile even built replicas for sale to the public. But somehow a miscue must have been made because Indy needed convertibles for use… more»
