Economic rationalism means that few modern manufacturers will produce a vehicle as a “price is no object” exercise and then sell the new model at a loss. However, Ford pursued that path with the 1956 Continental Mark II. It… more»
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Original 390: 1967 Ford Mustang Hardtop
It is easy to understand why the Mustang was a runaway sales success. Ford catered to every taste and budget with its iconic pony car, and even the most humble-looking vehicle could hide a performance secret. Such is the… more»
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No Reseve: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
Sometimes, advertising a classic car involves a degree of poetic license. This 1976 Corvette is a perfect example. The seller describes it as “all original,” although noticeable changes call that claim into doubt. However, it is a solid vehicle… more»
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20k Mile 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z28
A dealer in Lincoln, Nebraska is selling this 1988 Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z28. It is listed here on eBay with 1 day remaining in the auction. The Chevrolet Camaro IROC Z28 is said to only have 20,000 miles on… more»
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Dry Climate Survivor: 1979 Ford Bronco
Choosing an appropriate project candidate can be challenging because the market is overflowing with possibilities. This 1979 Ford Bronco is a worthy contender. It is a dry climate survivor with no rust issues. It is in excellent mechanical health,… more»
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Original Paint: 1973 Dodge Coronet
Though the nameplate had been around since the 1950s, the Coronet spent most of its life as a mid-size car (1965 to 1976). By 1971, it was only offered as 4-door sedans and station wagons. The seller’s ’73 edition… more»
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8k Original Miles? 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V
We frequently see classics cross our desks at Barn Finds featuring extraordinarily low odometer readings, which sometimes must be taken with a grain of salt. Such is the case with this 1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V. The seller states… more»
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Museum Quality? 25k Mile 1985 Pontiac Fiero SE
The Pontiac Fiero carried the designation 2M4 which stood for two-seat, mid-engine, four-cylinder. And that’s what it was for five years between 1984 and 1988. As a light sports car of sorts, it was the first Pontiac to have… more»
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Rare Big Six: 1927 Studebaker Commander Sedan
Studebaker was hitting its stride in the early 1920s. Its Six-series – the Light on a 112″ wheelbase, the Special at 120″, and the Big at 127″ – covered every corner of the burgeoning market. The powerful Big Six… more»
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Unrestored Original: 1957 Continental Mk II
It’s so tempting to call this car a Lincoln Continental. But it’s not. In 1956, Ford – hoping to carve market share away from Packard and Cadillac – created a new luxury vehicle division: Continental. Its first car was… more»
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Long List of New Parts: 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230
Using the W110 chassis, the 230 had an inline-6 engine whereas the 200 and 200D (diesel) employed 4-cylinder power. This survivor-quality sedan is a solid sedan having recently had a host of mechanical work done. It carries just a… more»
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Rare Highlander Edition: 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
The Chevy K5 Blazer was an early full-size, 4WD SUV built between 1969 and 1995. For much of this time, GMC had a badged version they called the Jimmy. In 1972, Chevy offered a one-year-only trim package called the… more»
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Matching Numbers Oval: 1955 Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle remains a hobby and classic car standard with a following that seems to withstand the test of time. To me, this is one of the more redeeming qualities of this well-loved model: decades after its introduction,… more»
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Restored 4-Speed Classic! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS
Until 1967, the Ford Mustang practically had the new “pony car” market to itself. Then competition arrived and Chevrolet’s new Camaro quickly attained the #2 spot behind Ford. After a successful first year, the Camaro was little changed in… more»
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327 Cross-Ram: 1957 Chevrolet 210 2-door Post
This 1957 Chevrolet 210 2-door Post features a range of custom touches, not the least of which is the V8 hiding under its hood. The 327 features a Cross-Ram intake that will unleash plenty of useful additional power. It… more»
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1980s Collectible: 1985 Ford Mustang SVO
If your car collection doesn’t yet extend to something 1980s, a Mustang SVO might be a viable piece to acquire. You can drive it regularly and reliably, not worry a ton if it gets a little rain action, and… more»
