Some builds are subtle. This Hudson Terraplane monster truck is not one of them! Currently listed here on eBay, this creation takes a 1930s Hudson body and mounts it on a Chevrolet 3/4-ton truck chassis. It’s the kind of… more»
Driver Quality Cars
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Solid Project: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
One of the greatest challenges when choosing a project candidate is finding one that won’t consume thousands of dollars and hours in rust repairs. That makes this 1970 Chevrolet Corvette worth a close look. The seller states that this… more»
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Driver-Quality Landau: 1963 Ford Thunderbird
It’s rare that I’ll pass up the opportunity to talk about “Bullet Birds,” the futuristic 1961-63 version of Ford’s fabulous Thunderbird. They have long been my favorite T-Bird, enough so that I own a ’63 model, so I’m in… more»
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Exotic Wannabe: 1982 Lamborghini Countach
The problem with replicas is that if you own a real one, many people are going to wonder if it’s a fake. I remember seeing a couple of Countachs as a kid and still not being sure if they… more»
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Magazine Cover Star: 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite
Back in the late 1990s, as a young man with any number of future collector cars on his mind, I’d religiously watch the SCCA Runoffs (the Super Bowl of amateur road racing) on TV. Back then, it wasn’t uncommon… more»
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Rebuilt Lightning Rods: 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance from 1968 to 1984 to offer a special breed of muscle car. These were offered sporadically (not every year), but always on a Cutlass and always with a Hurst-supplied shifter. The seller’s 1983 edition… more»
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Fresh 454 V8 Muscle: 1980 Chevrolet Malibu
When General Motors redesigned and downsized its mid-size automobiles, the Chevrolet Chevelle dropped its main name. From 1978 forward, the intermediate was simply called a Malibu, the previous upgraded version of the Chevelle (that name had been around since… more»
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Heavy Chevy: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
Produced for just two years (1971 and 1972), the Heavy Chevy was a “poor man’s” version of the Chevelle Super Sport. Heavy on graphics but light on creature comforts, it was a budget-minded muscle car whose main requirement was… more»
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Running V8 Project: 1958 Ford Fairlane
Named in honor of Henry Ford’s Michigan estate, the Fairlane was a staple in the Ford lineup from 1955 to 1970. At first, it was the top model, but the Galaxie took over those honors in 1959. The seller… more»
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82k Documented Miles: 1986 Toyota Xtracab 4×4 Pickup
If any vehicle cemented Toyota’s reputation for reliability and dependability, it is its Pickup range. A global sales success, these classics have served with distinction in both domestic and defence roles. This 1986 Xtracab 4×4 is a genuine survivor… more»
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13k Original Miles? 1984 Buick Electra Park Avenue
Mileage claims are sometimes a minefield. The reality is that in the absence of documentary evidence, they must be taken at face value. Such is the case with this 1984 Buick Electra Park Avenue. It presents well as a… more»
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No Reserve: 1978 Ford F250 Ranger Lariat
When a seller places a classic on the market, and it attracts thirty-three bids in under two days, you can be sure that the vehicle has struck a sweet spot with potential buyers. Such is the case with this… more»
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Older Restoration: 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
The 88 (or Eighty-Eight) was one of Oldsmobile’s longest-running nameplates. 88 badges appeared on Oldsmobiles between 1949 and 1999. The Dynamic was one of many sub-names used during this time, like this futuristic-looking “Sceni-Coupe” from 1959. An older restoration,… more»
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Mostly Solid Driver: 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T
After the Coronet had served as a family unit in the brand’s lineup since 1949, Dodge closely monitored the popularity of muscle cars in the sixties and introduced the R/T version in 1967. It was indeed a satisfying performer,… more»
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17k Original Miles: 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV
Lincoln knew that the Continental Mark III was a tough act to follow, thanks to its sales success. However, the Mark IV proved a worthy successor, exceeding the company’s wildest expectations. This Mark IV rolled off the line in… more»
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350-Equipped: 1972 Buick GS Convertible
We’ve recently seen a few extremely nice classic Convertibles crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and I must extend a big thank you to Barn Finder Curvette for spotting this 1972 Buick GS drop-top. Its presentation is unsurprising, considering… more»
