When the Dodge Viper RT/10 first appeared on the show car circuit, it blew most every mind that saw it. The Viper was a show car that seemingly went straight to production-ready, rough edges and all. This was a… more»
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Rare Bird? 1978 Jeep CJ-7 Golden Eagle
The civilization of the military Jeep really began with the CJ5, launched in 1955. Before that, the CJ2 and 3 were only a heartbeat above their military brethren. But the CJ5 provided buyers with a slightly more compliant suspension,… more»
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23k Original Miles: No Reserve 1984 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Barn Find
This 1984 Chevrolet C10 Silverado comes with an interesting backstory, having spent many years protected from the elements in an Indiana barn. The seller located this classic, working through a sympathetic revival to return it to its rightful place… more»
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350 V8 & 4-Doors: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
By the time the 1972 model year rolled around, the compact Chevrolet Nova hadn’t changed much in four years. In fact, it’s almost impossible to tell a ’72 from a ’71. And, yet, the Chevy had its fifth-best sales… more»
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No Reserve: 1971 Volkswagen Beetle
It is sometimes challenging to determine whether a particular classic is desirable and ticks the boxes for potential buyers, but this 1971 Volkswagen Beetle leaves no such doubts. It has already received an impressive sixty-five bids, signaling that people… more»
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No Reserve: 1979 Ford F250 Ranger Lariat Trailer Special
Finding an appropriate and potentially affordable tow vehicle can be challenging if the buyer isn’t in a position to hand over the considerble cash required to park a new vehicle in their garage. That is where this 1979 Ford… more»
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No Reserve: 52k-Mile 1988 Mercury Cougar LS
The other day, I was watching a ’70s neo-noir flick on Turner Classic Movies called Night Moves, starring Gene Hackman. After watching old movies, I tend to meander off into a haze of unnecessary research from critics and scholars, and someone… more»
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Lots of New Parts: 30k-Mile 1976 Mercury Comet
The last time the former Mercury Division of FOMOCO used the Comet moniker was between 1971 and 1977. It was a badged-engineered version of the compact Ford Maverick. The two cars used most of the same sheet metal and… more»
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1 of 200: Rare Chevy-Powered 1984 Avanti II
The Studebaker Avanti was a car that refused to die. When the company shifted all automobile production to Canada at the end of 1963, the two-year-old Avanti personal luxury car didn’t make the cut after just 4,600 examples had… more»
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22k Original Miles: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
We are always grateful when our readers refer wonderful classics for us to feature at Barn Finds, but my illustrious colleague Russell Glantz also has an eye for gems. He spotted this 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo that is a… more»
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Cheap Luxury: 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
One of the challenges when searching for a luxurious classic to park in your garage is finding one that won’t break the bank. This 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII presents well, is a turnkey proposition loaded with all of the… more»
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Pair of Ford Rancheros: Runner Plus Donor
The Ford Ranchero debuted in 1957 as a utility vehicle or “Ute”. That translates to a pickup based on a 2-door station wagon. It was modestly successful, yet Ford transferred it from a full-size to compact platform with the… more»
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40k Mile Survivor: 1968 Plymouth Valiant Signet
The Valiant was Plymouth’s compact car offering between 1960 and 1976. A redesign came in 1967 that increased buyer interest through the end of the line when the Volare replaced the Valiant. This 1968 edition is the upscale Signet… more»
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Restored Station Wagon: 1963 Ford Falcon
The Falcon was Ford’s first entry in the burgeoning compact market of the 1960s. It would soon be met with formidable competition from GM and Chrysler as well as the independents (who were already there). Wagons were offered in… more»
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High Performance SUV: 1999 Ford Explorer Saleen XP8
Saleen has a long and storied history taking Ford products and making them into factory-backed hot rods. Although the company began with the Fox body Mustang, it quickly grew to incorporate hopped-up versions of other models, including the venerable… more»
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Ratty Caddy: 1955 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
We all have some cars that make us itchy, ready to make an ill-advised decision. The ’55 Coupe DeVille is one of mine because we have a history. About eight years ago, I saw one parked outside a shop… more»
