Dealer-installed equipment is nothing new, although it is typically confined to comfort or cosmetic enhancements. This 1979 Datsun 620 Pickup breaks the rules, featuring a four-wheel drive system fitted by the dealer. The vehicle should be a competent off-roader,… more»
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Running But Rusty: 1980 Jeep CJ-7 Golden Eagle
I always admire a seller who is candid about the classic they are trying to shift to a new home. Viewing the vehicle through rose-colored glasses is easy, but listing its various faults and shortcomings can be difficult without… more»
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Needs Love: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
There is something undeniably attractive about purchasing a project candidate that runs and drives. It allows the new owner to immediately indulge in the classic motoring experience, tackling its restoration as time, circumstances, and, more critically, their budget allows…. more»
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Limited Edition Barn Find: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
By 1978, the Corvette was pretty long in the tooth. With a chassis that was little changed from the 1963 model and a body design that debuted in 1968, the Corvette was steadily updated but slowly became a joke… more»
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Rocket Rag Top: 1969 Oldsmobile 98
Usually covering an Oldsmobile on BF means a 442, a Toronado, maybe a standard Cutlass, but a Ninety-Eight? Not so much so. Throw in the top-down feature, and now you have something really interesting – large and in charge… more»
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47k Original Miles: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
We’ve recently seen a few promising Camaros cross our desks at Barn Finds, but it is safe to say that Second Generation examples have been under-represented. This 1980 Z28 goes some way to addressing the shortfall as an original… more»
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Ranger Trim, 390 V8: 1968 Ford F250 Camper Special
Frisky bidding has brought the price of this 1968 Ford F250 Camper Special – with Ranger trim and a Dolphin cabover camper, no less – to $10,000 here on eBay. A reserve is still in play. This rig was… more»
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Reasonable Project: 1964 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88
What’s so special about this 1964 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88? Ostensibly, nothing. Once, a time ago, you wouldn’t have even noticed it because they were everywhere. Oldsmobile sold about a half million cars (seventh place) in ’64 and 60K were… more»
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Donation Lot Find: 1999 Plymouth Prowler
In the world of donation vehicles, nothing is off limits in terms of what the next of kin are willing to kick to the curb when the old man kicks the bucket. We’ve seen all manners of exotica and… more»
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283 Dual-Quad: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
The term “icon” is probably one of the more overused in the classic world, with some cars unworthy of that accolade. However, the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air deserves its place on the list. It has remained a staple of… more»
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Mad Mud-Runner: 1934 Ford Pickup
We see an eclectic mix of vehicles at Barn Finds, from classic muscle cars to cool customs. This 1934 Ford Pickup fits into the second category and has spent time as a promotional vehicle. Below the skin is a… more»
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Semi-Survivor? 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS
The Super Sport was introduced as an option on the Impala in 1961. It was a performance automobile that sold in small numbers (less than 500) until Chevrolet had a change in strategy. Said change was to focus on… more»
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Refurbished Daily Driver: 1976 Chevrolet Nova
The popular Chevy Nova got its final redesign in 1975 which would carry the car through the balance of the decade. It would be replaced in 1980 by the front-wheel-drive Citation which was not an improvement (in some people’s… more»
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Mild Project: 1953 Chevrolet Half-Ton Pickup
Chevrolet’s Advance-Design concept was launched in 1947 as an update to the pre-war AK series. The new truck was beefier but looked sleek with its horizontal grille slats and headlamps incorporated into the fenders. Chevy emphasized driver comfort, creating… more»
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Tidy Driver: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
Who doesn’t like a party? It seems that Pontiac did, throwing a shindig in 1979 to celebrate a special anniversary. The guest of honor was its iconic Trans Am, which celebrated ten years since the first cars rolled off… more»
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Final Year Fuelie: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
Sometimes, a manufacturer will drop a specific option from its model range because it doesn’t sell in sufficient numbers to justify production. However, there are rare occasions where a new feature will undermine an existing one on price alone,… more»
