Some classics are trailer or garage queens, while others see service as their creators intended. This 1973 Ford F250 Highboy falls into the second category, needing work to present at its best. However, with the 460ci V8 and automatic… more»
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Restored 1985 Chevrolet S-10 Tahoe Maxi-Cab 4×4
I never thought I’d see a restored Chevy S-10, but this one has reportedly been “lovingly restored,” yet the seller also says several times that it’s a “survivor,” is “preserved,” and is “highly original.” I… yeah, I’ve got nothin’…. more»
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Grandpa Car: 1963 Ford Galaxie Sedan
The Galaxie was added to the Ford lineup in 1959 as a step up from the Fairlane. Throughout the 1960s and into the 1970s, the Galaxie competed head-to-head with Chevrolet’s Impala. For the generation produced from 1960 to 1964,… more»
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Beautiful in Brown: 1975 Ford Granada
The Ford Granada is not exactly a model you associate with being a home run for the domestic auto industry. But it was actually quite popular with consumers, even if it was unremarkable in every way. When it comes… more»
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26k Original Miles: 1984 Ford Mustang GT
We see plenty of claimed low-mileage survivors at Barn Finds, though some don’t stand up to scrutiny. However, this 1984 Ford Mustang GT is an exception, because its odometer reading is documented. It presents extremely well as a genuine… more»
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Simply Stunning: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
If you compiled a list of ten vehicles that have remained long-term staples of the classic scene, Chevrolet’s 1957 Bel Air range would almost certainly rate a spot. The most popular of the company’s Tri-Five series, these vehicles have… more»
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No Rust? 1978 Toyota SR5 Long Bed 5-Speed
This brown (Copper is the official color name) box-checker is a 1978 Toyota SR5 Long Bed with a 5-speed manual and topper, or canopy, as they call it. The seller says it has “no rust,” the two best words… more»
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Slant-Six Survivor: 1967 Plymouth Valiant
From 1960 to 1976, the Valiant was Plymouth’s entry in the compact car market. The car’s third design arrived in 1967 and was the most successful of the run. Many of these cars were built with the Chrysler Slant-Six… more»
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Barn Find? 1999 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab V6
I’m close to being stumped on the actual color of this 1999 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab pickup. The photos were taken at dusk, making the color temperature incredibly “cool,” as in with a blue tint. Is it blue or… more»
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427/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
I’ve always believed that the best angle from which to photograph a C3 Corvette is down low. That approach emphasizes the low and menacing stance of one of the American motor industry’s most iconic vehicles. This 1969 Corvette deserves… more»
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28K Mile 1985 Lincoln Continental Valentino Edition
There’s something about a car that is so overzealous in its execution that you almost respect it more than if it didn’t try so hard. The Lincoln Continental Valentino Edition is such a car, hailing from the era in… more»
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23k Mile Survivor: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass
It’s easy to understand how the Oldsmobile Cutlass went on to become America’s best-selling car during its fourth generation of production, offering that beautiful GM Colonnade styling that so many buyers seemed to crave later in the seventies decade. … more»
Tiny RHD Import: 1998 Honda Capa
The Capa (short for “capacity”) was a small commuter car built by Honda from 1998 to 2002. It was designed to compete with the Nissan Cube but was only sold in its home market. This first-year edition with right-hand… more»
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Drive and Restore: No Reserve 1967 Sunbeam Alpine
Regular readers have probably realized that I have a bit of a soft spot for classic British sports cars. They represent an attempt by manufacturers to combine some basic mechanical components from the company’s Parts Bin to produce cars… more»
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Stylish Survivor: 1990 Lincoln Mark VII Bill Blass
Talk about a car that transcends time, this 1990 Lincoln Mark VII Bill Blass Edition looks as beautiful and modern today as it did 36 years ago, and a lot of people might have trouble naming the year when… more»
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Same Family 30 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
“Personal luxury” cars were quite popular in the 1960s, so Chevrolet finally decided to get into the action in 1970. Their entry was the Monte Carlo, which was built on the same platform as the Pontiac Grand Prix but… more»
