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»
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Luxury Survivor: 1973 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
Life seems to be progressing at a frantic pace, and it is sometimes challenging to keep up with the endless change. There are times when it makes perfect sense to step back, take a deep breath, and smell the… more»
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Rare Hatchback: 1971 BMW 2000 Touring Tii
BMW’s 2002 set the benchmark for practical performance vehicles. Introduced in 1968, the car sat on a shortened “Neue Klasse” chassis, which itself sat between BMW’s small cars including the 600/700 compacts, and the luxe “Baroque Angels.” The 2002… more»
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86k Original Miles: 1973 Chevrolet El Camino SS
“A vehicle to go to church in on a Sunday and which can carry our pigs to market on Mondays” may well be the strangest design brief in automotive history, but it was the one that spawned the development… more»
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Garage-Kept Survivor: 2003 Ford Thunderbird
Releasing a new model is always fraught with danger, especially if a manufacturer elects to pursue a retro theme. The New Mini, New Beetle, and the Fiat 500 stand as shining successes, while the Plymouth Prowler sits at the… more»
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440 V8 R/T Clone: 1970 Dodge Challenger
Dodge had high hopes for its Challenger “pony car” when it hit the scene in 1970. But the car was late to the party which had started five years before. 77,000 Challengers were built in 1970 of which just… more»
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65k Original Miles: 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 T-Top
This 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 is an extremely tidy survivor with 65,700 original miles on its odometer. It has no apparent needs and features only a single reversible modification for potential buyers craving authenticity. The first owner’s decision to… more»
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Original L82: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
We always appreciate the input from our readers at Barn Finds, whether it is via article feedback, or spotting wonderful classics for us to feature. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder PRA4SNW for spotting… more»
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One Family Owned: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle
The question that invariably sparks debate is: What was the most important car of the 20th Century? The Ford Model T is an obvious choice because, at one point, 50% of the cars plying the world’s roads were Model… more»
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1 of 100 Tiger Gold: 1965 Pontiac GTO
The Pontiac GTO may have been the surprise hit of the 1964 model year. Introduced as a mid-size muscle car, insiders expected only to sell about 5,000 copies a year. Instead, more than 32,000 were scooped up in its… more»
