Of the “Tri-Five” Chevies from 1955 to 1957, few were perhaps more popular than the Bel Air Sport Coupe. In 1957, the year the tailfins sprouted, Chevrolet built more than 168,000 copies of the Sport Coupe wearing Bel Air… more»
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Real LS6 Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
In 1970, Chevrolet introduced a new big-block V8 displacing 454 cubic inches. The LS6 version produced 450 horsepower, and Chevelle Super Sports equipped with one are considered Holy Grail automobiles today. The seller purchased this black-on-black version from the… more»
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Rare Opportunity: 1965 Ford Mustang A-Code GT
“Oh, good. There are still some cars out there to be found that aren’t total rust-bucket basket cases.” That might be what runs through your mind spying this 1965 Mustang coupe, for sale in Los Angeles. And how could… more»
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Lowrider Potential? 1964 Chevrolet Impala
Go to any lowrider car show and you’ll soon realize that the 1964 Chevrolet Impala is the most popular model of vehicle to low ride. It’s big and boxy and looks great lowered. Add some hydraulics and nothing looks… more»
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Cheap Wheels Project: 1974 Mercury Comet
In the first half of the 1960s, the Comet nameplate applied to a compact sold by Mercury. Then it adorned a mid-size Merc for several years. Given the success Ford was having with the Maverick beginning in 1969, Mercury… more»
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Real Deal Striped Tomato: 1976 Ford Gran Torino
Starsky & Hutch was a popular TV show in the mid to late 1970s. Besides making stars out of Paul Michael Glaser and David Soul, their on-air car also got a lot of fan mail. In most cases,… more»
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Same Owner For 40 Years: 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix
Pontiac added the Grand Prix in 1962 as a personal luxury car with punch. In some respects, it sounds a bit like what Chrysler set out to do with the Letter Series cars of 1955 to 1965. The Grand… more»
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BF Exclusive: Ford GPW Jeep
For military vehicle enthusiasts, few projects have the instantly recognizable character of an early Ford GPW. This Ford GPW 1/4-ton 4×4 is offered as a Barn Finds Exclusive for just $3,950, and while it needs a complete restoration, the seller says… more»
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Languished Luxury: 1966 Ford LTD
The Ford LTD was in its second year in 1966, an upscale version of the Galaxie 500 that the company promoted as being quieter than a Rolls-Royce. This 4-door hardtop ran when it was parked in a fancy barn… more»
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Roller + Parts: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is less of a barn find and more of a yard find. It’s a sad and sorry sight, one that requires deep dedication if the new owner wishes to return this classic to its rightful… more»
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Parked 47 Years: 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible
Ford treated its hot Mustang “pony car” to a styling refresh in 1967, though the car was still unmistakably a Mustang. Sales dropped by more than 20%, but that was largely due to the arrival of a plethora of… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1974 De Tomaso Pantera
The De Tomaso Pantera was an unsuccessful attempt by Ford to introduce an exotic sports car to its model range. Quality control issues hampered sales, although the Pantera soldiered on for over a decade after the last vehicles rolled… more»
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In the Mustang’s Shadow: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
The Plymouth Barracuda debuted just 17 days before the Ford Mustang in April of 1964. And got totally lost in all the furor that the popular Mustang brought with it. The genre was even named after the Mustang, aka… more»
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Flower Power? 1979 Ford Mustang
After spending five years as a subcompact with economy car roots, the Ford Mustang returned to pony car status in 1979 with the “Foxbody” platform. The platform was designed to support one kind of vehicle, including a sporty car… more»
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13 Orphan Cars: Collection of Crosleys
Crosley Motors was a small American manufacturer that produced tiny cars and related vehicles from 1939 to 1952 (except during the WWII years). Considering that so few of these machines survive today, it’s surprising that more than 80,000 were… more»
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True Barn Find: No Reserve 1984 Jaguar XJ-S
The accumulated dust tells part of the story. This 1984 Jaguar XJ-S is a genuine barn find that recently emerged from fifteen years in storage. It doesn’t run or drive, but life in a favorable climate has protected it… more»
