By 1976, the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme was quickly on its way to becoming America’s sweetheart car, taking the prize for the country’s best-selling model during the bicentennial. Quad headlights up front replaced the dual units from the previous year… more»
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Mundane or Magical? 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
If you know British engine designer Cosworth, you know that its engines powered Formula One cars raced by Lotus, Ford, March, McLaren, Jaguar, Lola – the list is exhaustive, as are its championships. In 1969, for instance, Cosworth-powered cars… more»
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Just Out of Storage: 1966 Ford F100 Pickup
I sometimes wonder whether we ever reach a point in life when using the word “cool” to describe anything is inappropriate. I will throw caution to the wind because that seems the best term to describe this 1966 Ford… more»
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Running Project: 1965 Ford Mustang 302 V8
Question: What 1960s new car sold nearly 1.3 million copies in its first 30 months? If you answered the Ford Mustang, you would be right as the auto was the sales phenomenon of the decade. Released in April 1964,… more»
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Unrestored 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z11 Pace Car Convertible
Since its introduction in 1967, the Chevy Camaro has been one of the most often-used cars to pace the field at the Indianapolis 500. It did so in style for its second of nine times in 1969. Some 133… more»
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Custom Made For John Belushi: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette
When you think of those famous Hollywood custom autos from back in the sixties, there’s a good chance the late George Barris had a hand in their creation if it happened to be a TV car, with a couple… more»
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1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 4-Speed Convertible
Well, it’s not a Camaro! Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but the first-gen Camaro’s numbers are so outsized, that they always seem to drown out Pontiac’s very similar Firebird. And this 1967 Firebird 400 convertible is not… more»
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Only Two Owners! 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
From its introduction in 1964, the mid-size Chevy Chevelle would quickly become one of the GM division’s best-selling cars. Perhaps the most successful was the second generation which ran from 1968 to 1972. The ‘69s got a mild facelift… more»
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No Reserve: 1970 Ford Mustang Sportsroof 351/4-Speed
Hmm, a 1970 Ford Mustang Sportsroof. Shiny paint? Check. Rust-free? Check. Desirable drivetrain combination? Yep. No Reserve? Ooh, yeah! There’s no doubt this beauty ticks the right boxes for most Blue-Oval enthusiasts, and if an in-person inspection doesn’t confirm… more»
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Rare SS Wagon! 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle 454 V8
Online sources seem to be divided on whether Chevrolet actually ever built a Chevelle Super Sport station wagon in 1973. But the ones that agree indicate the number with a 454 cubic inch V8 to be very small, perhaps… more»
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BF Auction: 209 Mile 1978 Cadillac Eldorado!
We’ve seen a few extraordinary discoveries over more than a decade at Barn Finds, but few hold a candle to this 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. It was part of a private collection, with its original owner clocking a mere 209… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Mercury Cougar
Finding a project candidate where much of the heavy lifting is already done can be challenging, but that is the opportunity offered by this 1967 Mercury Cougar. The car’s original mechanical configuration would have delivered reasonable performance, but the… more»
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Show-Quality: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
You can often tell a lot about the life a classic car has led by the space it occupies when it is not plying our roads. If that holds true, this spotless garage makes the fact that this 1966… more»
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Affordable Driver: 1986 Pontiac Trans Am
Cars from the 1980s have developed a strong following in the classic market for a simple reason: They are generally affordable options for those seeking the first classic to park in their garage. A fresh generation of enthusiasts has… more»
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Survivor: 1987 Honda Civic CRX Si
How old does a survivor need to be for us to truly appreciate it? And will any make do? It’s easy to revere a ’50s or ’60s vehicle with low mileage and no changes from stock. We can appreciate… more»
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One of 1,999 Made: 1955 Ford Crown Victoria Transparent Top
Here’s a rare one. 1955 was the first-year of the full-sized Fairlane, and over 626,000 were built. But only a mere 1,999 of those were Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria Transparent Tops with its distinctive permanent sunroof. (Ford used the… more»
