I recently did something that I have never done before: walking into a dealership to order a brand new car as my daily driver. I chose to throw caution to the wind, ticking the boxes beside the paint shade… more»
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Rare Rampside: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Pickup
Whether you loved or hated the VW Beetle, there’s no question it kicked off a round of innovation at US automakers. AMC put its Rambler American “subcompact” on the ground in 1958; Ford introduced its Falcon in 1960; Studebaker… more»
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Twin H-Power: 1951 Hudson Hornet
When we begin to assess some of the marques that have long passed into automotive history, some deserved greater success than they ultimately achieved. One such brand is Hudson, which broke new ground when it introduced its “step-down” design… more»
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Rust-Free 390: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL Convertible
Most of my colleagues will agree that the toughest aspect of writing for Barn Finds is resisting the urge to park many of our featured cars in our garage. That is how I feel about this 1963 Ford Galaxie… more»
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455/4-Speed: 1967 Oldsmobile 442
If you’re the type of enthusiast who prioritizes performance over total originality, this 1967 Oldsmobile 442 deserves a close look. Its upgraded mechanical specifications leave no doubt that it is a genuine muscle car that can pin occupants in… more»
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Blue on Blue: 1989 Chevrolet Corvette
Everyone has a favorite color of an iconic model, even if you don’t own or plan to own said vehicle. As I’m convinced I have fully cleaned myself of the desire to own a C4 Corvette, I can still… more»
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Solid Southern Car: 1972 Pontiac Luxury LeMans
Of all the great controversies in the motoring world, one of the most incendiary is the fender skirt. Some cars came with them from the factory floor, other cars were subjected to the whims of their owners; either way,… more»
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Reasonably Priced 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1
My parents are Mustang people, so there’s never been a point in my life where there hasn’t been at least one Mustang in the family (currently there are four: my parents own two, I have one, and my wife… more»
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Grand Prix White Targa: 1979 Porsche 911 SC
A colleague once told me, “All race cars are white.” These words were spoken as I looked out at a very dilapidated Mazda Miata I had just purchased and realized the only path forward was to make it into… more»
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Turbocharged Sport Compact: 1990 Plymouth Laser RS
It’s sometimes the case that we don’t notice a car because it seems rather average, whether in appearance or performance (or both). In the ease of the early DSMs, or Diamond Star Motor collaborations between Chrysler and Mitsubishi, the… more»
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Workhorse Minivan: 1997 Ford Aerostar
A few years ago, there were a multitude of minivan models that roamed suburbia, doing an admiral job of providing an incredible amount of utility in packages that were largely efficient to run. Of course, we all know what… more»
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Drive Or Swim: 1964 Amphicar Model 770
Recently, there seems to be a lot of increased focus on the concept of driverless automobiles. If that idea ever gets perfected, it’s probably not a bad thing, seeing how poorly so many human-operated vehicles in my town are… more»
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Rare Turbo Coupe: 1984 Dodge Daytona
The Dodge Daytona is one of those 80s models we all recognize when out in the wild or at a local car show, but it hasn’t seemingly become a sought-after collector car. As a project, however, it makes an… more»
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Rare Slegato Edition: 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco
While I consider myself fairly well-versed on German makes and models, there’s always something out there you’ve never heard of. But consider me surprised to learn about this special edition Volkswagen Scirocco, made even more surprising considering I owned… more»
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Go Mango! 340-Powered 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger
The Slant Six is a Mopar mainstay, but if given the chance to swap a complete 340 and 727 Torqueflite from a ’70 ‘Cuda into your Slant Six Dart, especially when it’s a factory Go Mango car, many of… more»
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BF Exclusive: 2002 BMW Z3 2.5 Roadster
We’ve really come to appreciate the BMW Z3 in recent years. They offer impressive performance, are easy to work on, comfortable, and are a blast to drive. Calling it a gentleman’s Miata is quite accurate. While they have proven… more»
