Several years ago, I read a great book by John Jerome: It was simply titled Truck. Written in the 1970s, it followed the author’s struggles with rebuilding a not-that-old-at-the-time 1950 Dodge that he was going to use for, well, truck… more»
Driver Quality Cars
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To The Batcave! 1966 Batmobile Tribute
Some cars become the stars of TV shows, despite being subtle and restrained. The Pontiac Firebird driven by James Garner in The Rockford Files is a perfect example of that phenomenon. Others, like the General Lee from The Dukes… more»
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Original Tires Included! 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo with 33k Original Miles
When an owner chooses to part with a classic with over five decades under its belt and includes the original tires in the deal, you can be fairly sure you are looking at something pretty special. Such is the… more»
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Show Winner: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340
When a seller lists a car for sale claiming that it is a show winner, the best thing they can do is to supply a wide range of photos that “sell” the car’s virtues to potential buyers. Unfortunately, that… more»
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Bench Seat Model? 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
I know how many 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlos were produced (29K), even how many wore SS (Super Sport) equipment. But how many of those 16K high-performance versions were equipped with a front bench seat? That, I do not know…. more»
Make An Offer: 1994 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Dually
UPDATE – The seller needs this truck gone, so they taking offers! Please take a look and make them an offer. Finding a vehicle that can haul a substantial load but still has enough interior space to accommodate six… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova
We see some wonderful classics at Barn Finds, but a few stand apart from the rest. These are the types of cars that require you to scrutinize every photo to fully appreciate the depth of the “wow” factor they… more»
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Garage Find: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Beneath the boxes, bags, and egg crates sits an all-original 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS with a mere 80,000 miles on the ticker. Sadly, this is one of those cases where the original owner got sick and could no… more»
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BF Auction: 1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Convertible
Ford’s Special Vehicle Team has produced some impressive performance vehicles over the years. The Mustang SVT Cobra was one of their first products, and they took the already fun Mustang and seriously stepped it up a notch. This 1997… more»
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Modern Classic: 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Known for razor-sharp handling and pure driving joy, Mazda’s Miata tapped into the market answered by British roadsters of the 1940s to 1970s. Like many cars, the Miata has gained weight and power over the years, a topic specifically… more»
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Barn Find Turned Daily Driver: 1952 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Coupe
Back when GM was really rolling, Michigan had GM towns. Every town was a Chevy town, but Pontiac was a Pontiac town, Flint was “Buick City,” and Lansing was the home of Oldsmobile. That time has generally passed, but… more»
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Hard Work Done: 1972 MGB
Okay, folks, the gauntlet has well and truly been thrown down. Barn Finder ccrvtt spotted this wonderful 1972 MGB project and says they will buy it if one of you doesn’t. That sounds like a challenge almost too good… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1996 Land Rover Defender 300Tdi
The Land Rover enjoys a well-earned reputation for ruggedness and the ability to tackle almost any obstacle short of the north face of Mount Everest. This 1996 Defender 300Tdi is a private import that hails from a dry climate…. more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1987 Dodge Daytona Pacifica Turbo
Cars from the 1980s still represent an affordable entry point into the classic ownership experience, a point that is perfectly demonstrated by this 1987 Dodge Daytona Pacifica Turbo. It presents well as a one-owner survivor, while its interior is… more»
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23k Original Miles: 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V
Low-mile survivors are not a new phenomenon at Barn Finds, and some show greater promise than others. Barn Finder Ed spotted this 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V as a perfect example of that trend. It presents exceptionally well for… more»
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Dealer Accessorized: 1979 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade
New car dealerships make a profit on sales, but will always look at means to maximize their income. One great source of cash is the accessories market. These can be genuine components, or a dealer may have a source… more»
