While rule changes in racing are frequently met with groans and protests, some of the greatest cars ever created have been born of such shifts. The Porsche 917 is one example: it was developed as a response to a… more»
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61k Original Miles: 1988 Ford Mustang GT
Many motoring journalists initially believed that pony cars would be a passing fad that would disappear from the automotive radar as quickly as they appeared. History shows that those individuals got their predictions catastrophically wrong, with the sector enjoying… more»
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Rebuilt Engine: 1978 MG Midget
This is not the first 1978 brown MG Midget that I have covered. And that in itself says something but I don’t know what. It’s not the best look on a jacked-up rubber bumper MG but I believe my… more»
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Peter Brock’s Daily Driver: 1985 Holden VK Commodore Group A SS
By 1985, Australian racing legend Peter Brock was riding the crest of a wave. He had steered his factory-backed racing team to four wins in five years in the iconic Bathurst 1000 endurance race, and his multi-million dollar HDT… more»
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Refreshed at 37,400 Miles: 1989 Lotus Esprit
Lotus cars have always had a reputation for being cantankerous. Sublime handling and build quality issues are the yin and yang of the Lotus experience. It was no different for the father of the seller of this 1989 Lotus… more»
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One Year Only: 1990 Ford Mustang Convertible 7-Up Edition
Almost every manufacturer in automotive history has released at least one special edition vehicle. The practice typically celebrates a milestone for the brand or a particular badge, although occasionally, there are more left-field reasons. Such is the case with… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula
This 1979 Pontiac Formula is described as an incredible survivor. The car looks to be in excellent condition and has just over 84,000 miles on the odometer. In 1979, Pontiac offered four models of the 2nd generation Firebird –… more»
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Snoopy Edition: 1970 Coot “Red Baron” Go-Kart
Coot Industries built a lot of small off-road vehicles in the 1960s and 1970s, and none were as cool as their “Funmobiles”. These were basically fast go-karts with fiberglass bodies and one of them was the Snoopy Red Baron… more»
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Running Jellybean Project: 1976 AMC Pacer
To continually differentiate itself from the competition, American Motors was always making products unlike the others. One of them was the Pacer, an egg-shaped compact car that was said to have been designed from the “inside out” with passengers… more»
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Old School Cool: 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe Hot Rod
I’ve sometimes wondered whether we ever reach an age where using the word “cool” is inappropriate. I hope not because it is the best word to describe this 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe. This classic is an old-school Hot Rod… more»
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27k Original Miles: 1975 Pontiac Bonneville
We’ve recently seen some excellent low-mile survivors at Barn Finds, and this 1975 Pontiac Bonneville continues that theme. It is an unmolested classic with a known ownership history, and with only 27,000 miles on its odometer, it should provide… more»
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Original 361: 1962 Plymouth Belvedere
Plymouth produced many interesting cars during the 1960s, with models like the GTX and Barracuda that were extroverted and dazzling. The 1962 Belvedere was more subtle and restrained, but this Plymouth hides a welcome secret. The original owner focused… more»
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No Reserve: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary Edition
Some vehicle manufacturers will find any excuse to release a special edition of one of their models, and some reasons are dubious. However, some milestones deserve recognition. Pontiac faced that situation in 1979 as its iconic Trans Am celebrated… more»
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28k-Mile Beauty: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix
1977 marked the end of the line for the fourth-generation Grand Prix, with sales numbers for the mid-size car also hitting an all-time high. More than 288,000 buyers flocked to their Pontiac dealer, as word had gotten out that… more»
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Heavy Chevy? 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle 396 V8
As an effort to tap into a greater portion of the performance car market, Chevrolet added the “Heavy Chevy” to the Chevelle lineup in 1971. It was something of a poor man’s Super Sport, the idea being to keep… more»
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Coot Industries “Red Baron” Go-Kart
In the 1960s, George Carter III designed a series of go-karts for a company called Coot Industries, collectively known as “funmobiles“. Fiberglass bodies powered by motorcycle engines are a recipe for fun all right, and these little guys reportedly… more»
