Ford redesigned its mid-size cars in 1970, going for a more aerodynamic look. The slipperiest was the SportsRoof (Ford-speak for fastback) which could come in Torino 500, GT, or Cobra trim. The seller’s car is a GT that once… more»
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Two 390 V8s: 1966 Ford Fairlane GTA Roller
Ford entered the mid-size muscle car market full bore in 1966. The Fairlane Intermediate had been reworked, sporting stacked headlights for the first time. If you want performance, you ordered either the GT or GTA, the main difference being… more»
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Parked in The ’90s: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
Hiding in this garage is an American classic that has hibernated since the 1990s. It is a 1968 Pontiac Firebird, and in a line designed to set teeth gnashing for some readers, the seller claims it ran when parked…. more»
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Barn Find! 1948 Buick Super 8 Convertible
If you want to experience 1940s motoring in thoroughly American style, here’s a likely candidate on facebook Marketplace: a 1948 Buick Super 8 convertible, sequestered in a barn for over five decades. The seller wants $12,500 (cash only and… more»
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Abandoned 1981 DeLorean DMC-12
I’m sure every one of us here has that one car we just dream of finding in a barn one day! Well, for BF Reader and star of Restored, Lance B, that dream recently came true. In the most… more»
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Barn Find Project: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
In spite of a dry storage hibernation that’s lasted through two owners and three decades, it’s the circumstances the car was exposed to more than 30 years ago that the next owner will be facing when they begin restoring… more»
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Driveway Find: 1922 Stanley Steamer
In the infancy of the American automobile industry, internal combustion engines were not a sure thing just yet. Ambitious and inventive companies produced workable cars using electricity and steam as a means of propulsion. The most famous and successful… more»
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Half an Engine: 1964 Buick Wildcat
Taking its name from a series of concept cars, the Buick Wildcat was sandwiched between the LeSabre and Electra for much of the 1960s. It was considered more of a performance-oriented full-size automobile, though it was available in a… more»
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Termite Proof: 1954 Mercury Monterey “Woodie”
Station wagons with real wood bodies became somewhat popular in the 1930s, but interest died off in the early 1950s as they were expensive to build and maintain. Ford continued the “woodie” look by instead using fiberglass strips and… more»
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Gasser Project: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
“Gasser” is a term that was coined to refer to a type of drag race car from the 1950s and 1960s. But the difference from other cars on the track was that the modifications still enabled them to run… more»
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Almost Finished: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Restoration
The Chevy Camaro was in its sophomore year in 1968 having quickly settled into the Number 2 sales position behind the hot Ford Mustang. As a result, the cars were little changed going into the second year, and differences… more»
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Grandpa’s Car: 1970 Pontiac Catalina
The Catalina was Pontiac’s best-selling car for much of the time between 1950 and 1981. It was akin to what the Bel Air and Impala were over at Chevrolet. It was based on the GM B-body platform which would… more»
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Parked in 1985: 1974 Triumph TR6
Triumph hit a sweet spot with its TR6. It proved a sales success, and these classics remain desirable today. This 1974 model has occupied this spot in a barn since 1985, needing a new owner to revive it and… more»
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Rare Air: 1966 Datsun 411 4-Door Sedan
Sitting in this barn is a classic that is one of the sweetest little cars to emerge from a Japanese factory in the 1960s. It isn’t the most instantly desirable classic on the planet, but the 1966 Datsun 411… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS
This 1967 Camaro has come out of storage after 40 years. We’re told that 95% of the bodywork needed was done by the seller before and after its hibernation. It’s also said to be a good running vehicle, but… more»
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Rebuilt Chassis: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS
One of the hottest-selling cars in 1962 was the Chevrolet Impala Super Sport. After a limited late-season debut as a performance machine, the SS shifted gears and went more mainstream as an image package. The ploy worked. and nearly… more»
