The concept of a captive import is demonstrated perhaps no more perfectly than buy Chrysler Corporation, which used a cozy relationship with Mitsubishi throughout the 80s and 90s to bolster its entry-level vehicle game. The Dodge Challenger was a… more»
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Abandoned SUV Rescue: 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser
While every state has police-run auctions for impounded vehicles, I imagine the ones operated in California are full of potential gold you’re unlikely to find in other states. This super clean 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser was apparently ditched by… more»
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Running Project: 1962 Triumph TR3A
Standard Triumph had put a few roadsters into buyers’ hands in the immediate post-war period, first its 1800, then the 2000, but the company’s competitiveness was slipping in the sports-car segment. Rumor has it that Sir John Black, managing… more»
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Original 455 HO: 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model SJ
Some classics fail to ignite passion, while others perfectly combine looks, luxury, and performance in a blend that forces people to stop and take a close look. That is the story behind this 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model SJ…. more»
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BF Auction: 1962 Ford Econoline Van
It was inevitable that it would happen, but we are all subjected to a twisted sense of reality in the collector car world. On any given weekend in America, there is almost certainly a local car show going on… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
There are few experiences better on a summer’s day than slipping behind the wheel of a classic Convertible with the sun on your back and the wind in your hair. That is the opportunity provided by this 1972 Corvette… more»
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Same Owner for 49 Years: 1975 Fiat X1/9
We don’t see many 50-year-old cars on Barn Finds that have had the same owner for 49 years. The seller was sixteen when he bought this 1975 Fiat X1/9 back in our Bicentennial year of 1976. It’s been treated… more»
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302 V8 Ragtop Project: 1966 Ford Mustang
Ford executive Lee Iacocca was the Mustang’s biggest proponent, but probably not even Lee expected the ‘Stang to sell 1.3 million copies. And that was just during the car’s first 2 ½ years. In 1966, Ford assembled more than… more»
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35k Original Miles? 1974 Ford Bronco
Although it isn’t stated specifically, it appears that this stunning 1974 Ford Bronco has a genuine 35,000 miles showing on its odometer. The vehicle’s overall condition makes that figure seem plausible, while its rust-free status makes the Bronco worth… more»
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Stock and Supercharged: 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP
To this day, one of the things I hold against GM the most was the execution of Pontiac. In terms of where the General has allocated resources over the last few years, it still boggles my mind that Pontiac… more»
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Red and Rare: 1982 Porsche 928
In the 1970s, while Giorgetto Giugiaro and Marcello Gandini were outdoing each other with every new wedge-y sports car that spun off their pens, Porsche was contemplating a potential grand touring car. Sales of the 911 had dipped and… more»
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Only Two Owners! 1979 Celica Supra
The Toyota Celica Supra foreshadowed the arrival of one of Japan’s best-selling sports cars. Still sold today under the Supra name, this model has come a long way from its 100 hp beginnings. Today’s example is a first-year 1979… more»
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Original Orange Paint: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet produced over 4,000 examples of America’s sports car in the attention-getting Corvette Orange (code 66) color in 1977, but it’s been quite a while since I’ve spotted one running around, and its one of those hues that really… more»
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Restore or Preserve? 1965 Ford F100 Camper Special
Preserve? Restore? Custom? Ratrod? Those are the types of questions facing the new owner of this 1965 Ford F100 Camper Special. It is a dry-climate classic that would form a sound foundation for any of those approaches. It runs… more»
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Estate Find: 1981 Lincoln Continental Mark VI Pucci Edition
Although Lincoln didn’t create the concept, it became adept at producing vehicles associated with prominent and influential fashion designers. This 1981 Continental Mark VI is a perfect example of that thinking, with the first owner ticking the box beside… more»
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Mint Condition: 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
Describing the condition of any classic with almost four decades of active service under its belt as “mint” is a bold approach. However, it is the term used by the seller when assessing this 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon. Close… more»
