Needing a smaller, more fuel-efficient luxury car to compete with the Cadillac Seville, Lincoln rolled out the Versailles in 1977. But the Versailles’ roots as a rebadged Ford Granada backfired, and sales never reached the level of the Seville’s…. more»
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Working Air: 1959 Lincoln Mark IV Continental
Despite Lincoln’s assertion that “the Lincoln look” of 1959 is one of “classic beauty,” there’s no getting around the car’s reception among some Barn Finds readers. No, many do not find them traditionally beautiful, but they are interesting, and perhaps… more»
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Seldom Seen Today: 1980 Dodge Aspen
Yesterday, I penned this piece on a ’68 Plymouth Valiant, one of Mopar’s more famed entry-level compacts. It, along with its Dodge Dart counterpart, successfully held up the ChryCo’s C-segment for many years. All things come to an end,… more»
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1 of 2,759! 1960 DeSoto Adventurer
DeSoto was one of the longest-running U.S. automobile nameplates (dating to 1928). But by the late 1950s, it had become clear that Chrysler had one too many brands to peddle. With demand shrinking at a similar pace as the… more»
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BF Auction: 1985 Chevrolet El Camino
There’s a line in the Barenaked Ladies song “If I Had $1,000,000” that discusses the merits of eating “Kraft Dinner” as a millionaire. The response, “of course we would, we’d just eat more,” mirrors how I feel about car… more»
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Three-On-The-Tree! 1969 Mercury Marauder
The Mercury Marauder was positioned as a personal luxury car, but it was also known for being a high performer, with even the base 390 engine cranking out 265 horsepower. Also standard was a manual transmission, yet few of… more»
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Mini Cobra: 1970 MG Midget V8
One criticism leveled against classic British sports cars is that their small engines typically produce relatively modest performance. However, the seller has taken matters into their own hands with this 1970 MG Midget, adding a V8 that transforms it… more»
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Never Had Rust: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
Although some enthusiasts prefer their classic original and unmolested, others will happily compromise if the vehicle in question is solid, clean, and will provide immediate motoring pleasure. Such would appear to be the case with this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro… more»
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450hp! 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
It is undeniable that as the 1970s progressed, vehicles that had once been viewed as high-performance models were being progressively strangled by evolving emission regulations. The 1976 Pontiac Trans Am was no exception, but the seller has transformed this… more»
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No Expense Spared: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Almost anyone who has tackled a project build discovers how easily a budget can blow out. Many classics hide unexpected surprises that increase costs, but the person who created this beautiful 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air threw caution to the… more»
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Saturday Night Special: 1940 Ford Coupe Racecar
Racing is serious business if you get hooked on the lure of hot, nasty speed. It can also cost you some serious cash if you find yourself “gut-hooked.” Getting started in any form of racing can quickly bring you… more»
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Island Find: 1968 Plymouth Valiant
Last week, I covered this 1968 Dodge Dart GTS and mentioned that Plymouth’s similar counterpart, the Valiant, was a no-go in the performance department. Nope, that responsibility was bestowed upon the Barracuda, a sporty car with Valiant underpinnings. So,… more»
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T-Top T-Bird! 1979 Ford Thunderbird
I miss T-Tops, even with that annoying watery drizzle on rainy days coming into the interior when the doors were opened, yet acting as a reminder of how cool you were on sunny afternoons. Sometimes called a T-Bar roof,… more»
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11k-Mile Time Capsule: 1992 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
The desirability of the Fox era Ford Mustang has been on the rise over the last few years, as evidenced by some of the prices we’ve seen nice examples exchange hands for recently. Even average cars seem to be… more»
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55k Miles: 1981 Ford Granada L
When the Granada was introduced for the 1975 model year, it was marketed as a less-expensive Cadillac, or perhaps a less-expensive Mercedes. Yes, I have seen the print ads, and one of them highlighted a middle-aged urban female who… more»
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Factory Original? 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Want a Tri-Five Chevy without paying a mint? This tidy six-cylinder 1955 Bel Air sedan is offered here on eBay, with bidding at $11,200, reserve not met. It’s located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Harley Earl presided over several styling changes… more»
