Datsun claimed that it never drew influence for the 240Z from Jaguar’s iconic E-Type, but few people believed them. From its long hood to the rear hatch and the straight-six under the hood, it was hard to deny the… more»
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No Reserve Oddball: 1976 AMC Pacer
Whether you love ’em or hate ’em, it is undeniable that AMC produced some of the most distinctive vehicles in automotive history. One needs to look no further than this 1976 Pacer to spot a car that divides opinions…. more»
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Numbers-Matching: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396
I typically avoid featuring two similar classics close together when selecting vehicles to feature at Barn Finds, but I am willing to make an exception with this 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. While the vehicle featured earlier today sports a… more»
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Bench Seat Option: Price-Dropped 1965 Ford Mustang
Practicality sits high on the list of desirable attributes when some enthusiasts seek a classic to park in their garage. This 1965 Ford Mustang ticks that box, courtesy of its bench front seat. It will accommodate six people, and… more»
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Custom Graphics and Interior: 1971 Chevrolet El Camino
Subtlety is an admirable trait, but it is not one that this 1971 Chevrolet El Camino possesses. From its custom graphics to the buttoned interior trim and matching bed cover, it makes a bold visual statement that is impossible… more»
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Collector’s Edition C4: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
We all know by now that many special edition models offered by GM are purely cosmetic jobs with little in the way of increased value baked into the package itself. However, what if the enhancements made for a truly… more»
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Rare Fastback: 1963 Mercury Marauder S-55
I think Mercury’s marketing team from 1963 deserves a pat on the back and an ‘atta boy, wherever they are. It was shaping up to be an exciting year, as Mercury was giving NASCAR a go and would soon… more»
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Quirky Wagon! 1970 Saab 95
Saab’s history is saturated with quirky facts, many well-known by owners. For instance, this wagon – though equipped with Ford’s Taunus V4 – retains Saab’s free-wheeling feature, an artifact of the days when these cars were powered by a… more»
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5-Speed Survivor: 1993 Pontiac Grand Am
What is it about econoboxes that somehow escapes years of abuse to emerge as survivors a decade later? The fact that a car many of us wouldn’t have given a second thought to all of a sudden becoming noteworthy… more»
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Parked For Years: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
The Colonnade offerings from General Motors were all a huge success for the company during the seventies, and their timing couldn’t have been much better, since many buyers were focusing more on intermediate-sized cars rather than the larger autos… more»
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Early Build and Unrestored: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO
What makes a limited production car even more unique? A subjective question for sure, but when it comes to splitting hairs, one of the sure-fire ways to make a case for rarity is comparing early versus late-production models. Earlier… more»
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Kingfisher Blue: 1994 Jaguar XJS Convertible
As the celebrated Jaguar XJS neared the end of its production run, which spanned a healthy 21 years, the model seemed to improve with age. While some may say it was long in the tooth by the time it… more»
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One-Owner 60K Mile 1987 Acura Legend
If you’re a child of the 1980s as I am, the Honda and Acura products offered in this era stand out as some of the best ever made. While not necessarily exceptional from a performance standpoint, they were outstanding… more»
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BF Auction: 1970 Lincoln Continental Mark III
Was the Continental Mark III the true harbinger of the cushy, luxurious big coupes of the 1970s? It certainly wasn’t the first personal luxury car; the four-seat Thunderbird, Buick Riviera, Oldsmobile Toronado, and Cadillac Eldorado (the front-drive variant) all… more»
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Pintopolitan Drop-Top! 1954 Nash Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was a quirky but cute little subcompact cooked up by Nash-Kelvinator just before they merged with Hudson Motors to form American Motors. Built by Austin in England, 95,000 copies were sold between 1953 and 1962 when AMC… more»
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Gallic Eccentricity: 1980 Citroen 2CV6
As anyone who has seen the documentary “National Lampoon’s European Vacation” knows, the French are very different than both their American and their European brethren. This fascinating country is filled with folks who have a contrary outlook and have… more»
