When a manufacturer presents a new model to the buying public, there are two approaches they can take. Nowhere is this better demonstrated than with two different vehicles released during the 1960s. When Ford unveiled the Mustang, it saturated… more»
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Fuel Injected 361! 1960 DeSoto Fireflite Survivor
DeSoto was a brand of automobile made under the Chrysler halo from 1928-61. The 1960 models would be the last as a full production year since the company pulled the plug just two months after announcing the 1961 editions…. more»
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No Reserve: 1957 Buick Super Riviera
In keeping with the market trends of the era, Buick’s Super received a completely new body for 1957, replacing one that had only been in production for three model years. Today, it isn’t unusual for manufacturers to extend the… more»
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24k Original Miles! 1970 Ford Mustang
When an original survivor has more than five decades under its belt, it would be fair to expect it to exhibit some wear and tear. That isn’t the case with this 1970 Mustang Fastback. It has led a sheltered… more»
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Exotic Chrysler? 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati
No really, that’s the name. That’s what these two multi-billion-dollar car companies came up with as a name for this American and Italian exotic-but-not-too-exotic luxury car experiment. They looked too much like the LeBaron so they didn’t go over… more»
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California Truck: 1968 Dodge D100 Sweptline
Toreador Red is a great color for this 1968 Dodge D100 Sweptside pickup, even if parts of it have been tweaked by Mother Nature and Father Time. I can’t see this truck ever being painted other than with a… more»
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One Owner: 1987 Buick Grand National
There has only been one owner of this 1987 Buick Grand National. The car has reportedly only traveled 30,354 miles since new. It is listed for sale here on eBay with a current bid of $30,100. There is less… more»
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11k Mile Two-Owner Beauty: 1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevy’s popular personal luxury car, the Monte Carlo, got its first redesign in 1973 when all General Motors’ mid-size cars got an extreme makeover. GM described the new pillared bodies using frameless doors and windows as “Colonnade” styling. From… more»
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37k Documented Miles: 1978 Datsun 620 Deluxe Pickup
UPDATE 02/13/2022: We’ve seen a few vehicles arrive on our desks in recent weeks here at Barn Finds that I would class as “repeat offenders.” That means that we have featured them before, and they have either failed to… more»
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V8/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS
UPDATE 02/13/2022: It seems that the owner of this Camaro RS didn’t strike gold with his previous listing because the car has popped back onto the market. It appears that nothing has changed, although he seems more certain of… more»
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Unmolested Classic: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
It seems that while almost any First Generation Mustang will grab the attention of potential buyers, the desirability increases when you’re talking about a spotless Boss 302. This 1970 model presents superbly and is an original classic that needs… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1975 Chrysler New Yorker
The New Yorker was a luxury automobile produced by Chrysler from 1949-96, making it the longest-running American car nameplate when it was discontinued. Except for the Imperial, often a separate make, no car that Chrysler built was more opulent…. more»
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Rare Kombi! 1967 Mercedes-Benz 200D
OK folks, it’s Gullwing Motor Cars time! And today, instead of the usual Aston Martin or Porsche, we have a 1967 Mercedes-Benz 200D estate or kombi (or station wagon as we usually call them). This very sharp-looking wagon is… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1974 Datsun 610
The Nissan Bluebird was one of the cars that helped the Japanese manufacturer begin to capture market share in the U.S. On these shores, the cars were known as the Datsun 510 and 610 as it wasn’t until the… more»
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40 Years Owned: 1973 DeTomaso Pantera
This 1973 DeTomaso Pantera is special for a few reasons, not the least of which is being in the long-term care of the current owner for 40 years. It sports original paint and is a desirable European-market example that… more»
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Good Buy? 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
SUV sales are about 50% of all vehicles sold in the US today with sedans way down in the 20-22% range. I don’t know what the percentage of luxury SUV sales are but this 1988 Jeep Grand Cherokee would… more»
