While Ford offered the 1965 Falcon Futura with a 289ci V8, this particular vehicle takes that concept to a higher level. It started life with 200hp under the hood, but it now features a K-Code unit that pumps out… more»
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53k Mile Survivor: 1973 Buick Century
The Century nameplate had three separate stints at Buick from 1936-42, then again from 1954-58 and finally from 1973-05. The latter occurred with the rollout of GM’s Colonnade design and styling that began with the third generation in 1973…. more»
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Numbers Matching: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T 440
This 1970 Dodge Charger R/T 440 is a two-owner vehicle that is in excellent condition. It is a rust-free classic, and it retains its original drivetrain. It currently rubs shoulders with a few other desirable cars, but it could… more»
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GTO Clone: 1974 Pontiac Ventura Shed Find
The GTO is credited with starting the mid-size muscle car craze in 1964. But a decade later, higher insurance premiums, more stringent emissions controls and rising gas prices signaled the end of the line for the GTO (and others… more»
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Power Sun Roof! 1962 Porsche 356 S
Well, I’m confused! The seller of this 1962 Porsche 356 advertises it as a Model S and I can find no such reference. It looks like a 356 B, Porsche’s newsroom website does not reference such a designation for… more»
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428 Shelby GT500 Power! 1968 Ford Galaxie 500
Ford’s Galaxie gained a fastback body style as a 1963.5 model addition, with improved aerodynamics in mind for the popular NASCAR racing series. By 1968, Ford’s mid-sized Torino saw most of the oval-track action, but the full-sized fastback Galaxie… more»
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One Family Owned: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
In 1979, Pontiac offered the Firebird in several different models ranging from the base Firebird up to the Trans Am. In between those extremes was the more sedate Esprit and the performance-oriented Formula. I have owned several 1979 Formulas… more»
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Homologation Specials: Commodore VL SS And VN SS
As the balloons and streamers flew to celebrate the start of 2021, a passionate group of Australian enthusiasts was in mourning. At that moment, Holden, Australia’s arm of the General Motors empire, ceased to exist. Not only did it… more»
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HiPo 289/4-Speed: 1965 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
If you were in the position to buy a new Mustang in 1965, the GT version with the K-Code V8 was about as good as it got. That is what is on offer with our feature car, and it… more»
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Aga Blue Survivor: 1967 Porsche 912
What began as a dusty find in long-term storage has resulted in a nicely sorted 1967 Porsche 912 wearing excellent colors and treated to a host of subtle upgrades that likely make it an engaging driver’s car. The 912… more»
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G-Code/4 Speed: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 Sunliner
It would be fair to say that America was “king of the kids” in the 1960s when it came to the question of high-performance production cars. Eager buyers could walk into their local showroom and drive away in something… more»
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Recently Refreshed: 1968 Ford Bronco Pickup
We’ve seen quite a few 1st Generation Ford Bronco projects appear on our desks recently here at Barn Finds, and some of them have represented major restorations. That makes this 1968 Bronco Pickup a refreshing change. This is a… more»
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Driving Project: 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback
Restoring a classic car can be a great family project. Not only can the whole clan get in on the action, but the final product is something that they all get to enjoy. Deciding what that car will be… more»
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1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner Retractable 390
Sometimes a car maker comes up with an idea, puts it into production, and a market either materializes or it doesn’t. Ford’s marketing gurus probably did their homework on the retractable hardtop concept, which had only been done one… more»
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Same Family Since New: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevy introduced the Monte Carlo in 1970 as its entrant into the world of personal luxury cars. During its lifetime, the MC would share its underpinnings with either the Pontiac Grand Prix or other GM intermediates. The early Monte… more»
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390 Tri-Power: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop
This 1963 Thunderbird Hardtop is not just a pretty face because it has the muscle to back those good looks. It is a tidy survivor with a genuine M-Code V8 under the hood, and it is set to go… more»
