Pontiac got into the compact car business in 1961 with the Tempest. Unlike most of the competitors in the field, the Tempest used a rear transaxle and 4-wheel independent suspension. This gave the car a nearly equal split in… more»
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Older Restoration: 1962 MG MGA 1600 Mk II
The success of the TF Midget meant that MG needed to produce something special to continue enjoying a strong showing in the sports car market. The company released the MGA as a worthy replacement, with sales climbing into six-figure… more»
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No Reserve: 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
After years of writing for Barn Finds, I remain continually amazed by the fact that we will go for months without a sign of certain classics, only for two or more examples to appear in quick succession. Such is… more»
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Recently Revived: 2001 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 Convertible
From the moment he walked through the door, John DeLorean’s vision was to position Pontiac as the performance marque within the General Motors empire. By 2001, DeLorean’s name was a mere entry in the company’s history books, but this… more»
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Great Deal for this Manual 1980 BMW 320i!
As the market continues to price out many of our favorite classics, it is prudent to consider the next “Big Thing” and see if you can get your hands on one before the price reaches the dreaded unobtanium level…. more»
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Pasha Interior: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo
The Porsche 924 will forever be the entry point to owning a model from one of Germany’s most storied companies. This also means it will remain cheap in perpetuity. However, the one exception is the turbocharged variant known as… more»
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Rare 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 4-Speed
Thanks to the success of the Burt Reynolds click, Smokey and the Bandit, the Pontiac Trans Am was a best-seller in the late 1970s. It peaked at 117,000 units in 1979 as people couldn’t get their fill of the… more»
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BF Auction: 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T
If you came of age and were perhaps enrolled in driver’s education classes in the 1990s, this car may look familiar. Its spirit twin, the Plymouth Acclaim, was the car I drove to earn my learner’s permit, and I… more»
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BF Auction: 1989 Dodge Daytona Shelby
It’s hard to believe it’s been over 35 years since the Dodge Daytona Shelby hit the market and that they are now old enough for people to be performing full restoration on cars from this era. The seller of… more»
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Solid Convertible Project: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
I first thought of taking a pass on reviewing this 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS convertible. There were, literally, thousands built and we’ve covered many here on BF. So, why the change of heart? Between 1997 and 2004 I owned… more»
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Factory 400: 1977 Ford F150 Ranger XLT
Locating a vehicle with enough power to tow a heavy load is sometimes challenging, which is where this 1972 Ford F150 Ranger XLT rides to the rescue. It is an extremely tidy and rock-solid classic with the company’s range-topping… more»
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1-of-12: No Reserve 1972 AMC Javelin AMX
I have often wondered what AMC might have achieved had it had access to a General Motors or Ford-size research and development budget. The company produced some genuinely interesting and innovative vehicles on a pretty worn shoestring, proving that… more»
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One Year Only: 1955 Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria “Transparent Top”
Although often (mistakenly) referred to as a Skyliner, Ford’s official Sales Literature gave this 1955 Fairlane Crown Victoria a model designation of “Transparent Top.” Quite why it chose to do so is unclear, but it reverted to the more… more»
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350 Equipped: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
There were clear signs during the second half of the 1980s that the automotive industry was emerging from the dark days of The Malaise Era. Manufacturers were beginning to extract power improvements from their engines following ongoing development and… more»
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Cheap One-Year-Only Wagon: 1977 Ford LTD II Squire
Looking back to 1977, it’s hard to fathom that Ford’s new LTD II was considered an intermediate-size offering. Just as a massive downsizing program was taking effect at General Motors, Ford introduced their LTD II in 1977, with the… more»
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52K Mile Survivor: 1979 BMW 320i
For any of you who have followed the collector car market over the last few years, it’s likely that you’ve seen a few models accelerate in value only to plateau and recede over the last few months. For some… more»
