The Triumph Stag contained all the ingredients to become one of the greatest cars in British automotive history. Its stunning styling, clever interior, and V8 engine should have combined to make this car a sales winner. Sadly, it was… more»
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Desirable 4-Speed: 1972 Honda CT70HK1 “Trail 70”
Honda produced a range of small motorcycles designed to get the world on wheels. Its iconic Super Cub remains the highest-selling vehicle in automotive history, with over 100 million rolling off the line. The CT70, also known as the… more»
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Saintly Swede: 1968 Volvo 1800S
In the 1950s, Volvo’s US-sold vehicles included two stodgy but rally-worthy dumplings: the PV444/544 and the Amazon 120 series. Neither car lit the pavement on fire, but both sold reasonably well. Meanwhile, American producers were refining the likes of… more»
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Original V8-60: 41k Mile 1939 Ford Standard Tudor
For better or worse, 1939 was a monumental year. In that year, Germany and the Soviet Union invaded Poland, Hewlett-Packard was formed with the Walt Disney Company being their first customer, and Hollywood wowed movie fans with both “Gone… more»
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1 of 667: 1968 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 L78
With the redesign of 1968, Chevrolet transformed the Nova Super Sport into a performance machine. Most Nova SS models were ordered with a 300 hp 350 cubic V8, with a smaller number equipped with one of two versions of… more»
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Spare Included: 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible
In the grand scheme, the muscle car movement of the 1960s and 1970s lasted for less than a decade. By 1969, the leader of the pack – the Pontiac GTO – was already seeing an erosion in demand, so… more»
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V6 Surprise! 1975 Pontiac Astre Hatchback
In the mid-1970s, U.S. automakers scrambled to build more fuel-efficient vehicles in the wake of spiking gasoline prices. Pontiac, for one, had no subcompact offering, so they rebadged a Chevrolet Vega and called it the Astre (“star”). It remained… more»
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Real H-Code? 1958 Ford Fairlane 500
Unless you had a well-trained eye, it might have been difficult back in 1958 to instantly distinguish which Ford was coming from behind in your rear-view mirror, as the Fairlane had gotten a restyled front end. The car now… more»
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Special Delivery: 1949 Chevrolet 3800 Panel Truck
Chevrolet’s truck division received its first post-war restyle in 1947; called the Advance Design series, the name captured an eagerness to move on with life after the singular disruption of WWII. While it’s arguable whether the new sheet metal… more»
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43k Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro
Finding a solid, clean, low-mile pony car with a five-figure price may seem impossible, but this 1986 Chevrolet Camaro offers that opportunity. It has had little use during the past decade, helping to account for its odometer reading of… more»
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Return Appearance: 1966 Pontiac Star Chief Executive
We often feature classic cars at Barn Finds that have recently emerged from hiding, but we never know their fate once the article is a distant memory. However, that isn’t the case with this 1966 Pontiac Star Chief Executive…. more»
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Single Family Wagon: 1971 Mercury Montego MX
In the late 1960s/early 1970s, the Montego was Mercury’s version of Ford’s mid-size Torino. And, within the Montego lineup, the MX was a step up in trim compared to the base model. This sweet station wagon has been in… more»
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Turbo Time Capsule: 1986 Porsche 944
Sitting in this garage is what many people believe to be the forgotten hero of the 1980s Porsche range. The 944 Turbo combined muscular looks, impressive handling, and an engine that provided neck-snapping acceleration. Our feature car is a… more»
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Rebuilt 351 V8: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Like the original Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, the Ford Mustang Boss 302 was conceived as an entry for the Sports Car Club of America’s Trans Am racing circuit. As such, “X” number of them had to be built for public… more»
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She’s So Fine 409: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS
Chevrolet had several success stories in the 1960s – and the Super Sport was one of them. With what started as a limited-production muscle car in 1961, sales were up to more than 153,000 copies by 1963. That includes… more»
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BF Auction: 1970 Ford Torino GT Convertible
UPDATE – The seller has asked us to relist their Torino but with a much lower reserve this time! Be sure to take another look and cast your high bids below. Occasionally, a classic will appear on my desk,… more»
