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Peking To Paris Anyone? 1982 Mazda 626

Here’s an unusual one for you, a 1982 Mazda 626, not exactly Barn Finds standard stock-in-trade, that’s done up for the famous 8,700-mile Peking to Paris Motor Challenge. This example never raced as the event was canceled and it… more»

No Reserve! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Few enthusiasts will argue that some classics are more deserving of legendary status than others. Of those that have rolled from American factories, the First Generation Camaro Z28 will comfortably make that list. This 1969 example is stunning, from… more»

Rare Skyroof Option: 1972 Chevrolet Nova

The compact Chevy Nova had one of its best years in 1972, selling nearly 350,000 copies. But less than 2% or 1 in 50 came with the new “Skyroof” option, which came with a factory, foldback sunroof (in today’s… more»

Swoopy Fastback: 1952 Chevrolet Fleetline

I always found this sloped-back 1952 Chevrolet Fleetline body design reminiscent of something that Dick Tracy would have driven – it just seems to fit that era. Chevrolet offered numerous body styles in ’52 but the “Fleetline DeLuxe” was… more»

Barn Find “Thing”: 1974 Volkswagen Type 181

Who remembers the VW Thing, a 4-door Jeep-like vehicle that was sold in the U.S. for only a couple of years? Inspired by similar military equipment and using existing VW parts and components, the VW Thing has developed something… more»

Rod or Run As Is? 1949 Ford F1 Pickup

Ford likely had no idea that its 1948 introduction of the “Bonus Built” F-series pickup would spark the multi-decade development of one of the most popular vehicles in automotive history. The company did spend $1 million on the cab’s… more»

96k Original Miles: 1967 Ford Mustang

Ford’s approach with its First Generation Mustang wasn’t revolutionary. However, offering a six-cylinder engine as the entry point made its new model affordable enough to generate significant sales. This 1967 example demonstrates that, and its sheltered existence has left… more»

Retro Touches: 1970 Pontiac Trans Am

This 1970 Pontiac Trans Am brought memories flooding back from the moment I saw the seller’s supplied photos. It is a rock-solid classic, but the modifications it features hark back to the late 1970s or 1980s. Those craving originality… more»

Ready for Adventure: 1970 Ford Bronco

Often, the biggest challenge an enthusiast faces with the classic ownership experience is selecting the most appropriate candidate to park in their garage. Choices are often driven by pure emotion, but practicality must form part of the decision process…. more»

Original And Untouched: 1964 Chevrolet Malibu SS

Here’s a surprise, a 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Super Sport (SS) that is in original, not messed-with condition – what a rarity! These, along with GM A-body cars produced from ’64 to ’72, are a hot ticket and are… more»

Single-Family Survivor: 1972 Ford LTD Brougham

introduced the LTD in 1965 as an upscale version of the Galaxie 500. It was hugely popular, and Chevy scrambled to unveil the Caprice a few months later. The car would remain the top dog in the Ford Division’s… more»

Rarefied Air: 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Seville

At one time in America, if you could afford a Cadillac, you were considered wealthy and had definitely “arrived” here in Status Symbol Land. In 1960, Cadillac was the King of Luxury hands down and nobody disputed its claim… more»

25k-Mile Survivor: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

1977 was the final year of the Colonnade-style Oldsmobile Cutlass before the car got a major restyle and downsizing for the following model, with the 1978 version shedding nearly 700 pounds and experiencing a sales decline of more than… more»

Backyard Find: 1979 Chrysler LeBaron Medallion

The owner of this 1979 LeBaron Medallion calls his Chrysler a sitting behind a house for 30 years discovery, so while it’s not a barn find in the truest sense of the term, the M-Body did go through a… more»

Been Around: 1936 Rolls Royce 25/30 Limousine

Meeting a specific, rare car over and over again is not uncommon in today’s environment of prolific auctions and online sales sites. Still, I am not sure I’ve met a car so often as I’ve met this 1936 Rolls… more»

Land or Water Use: 1967 Amphicar 770

The Amphicar 770 was either a car that could also serve as a boat or a boat that could also perform as an automobile. With its unique design, it could travel up to seven knots on water and 70… more»

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