I was dutifully researching International 1200 trucks when lo and behold, up comes Scotty Gilbertson’s 2019 article here on Barn Finds. The truck Scotty covered almost exactly four years ago is eerily similar to the one we feature today,… more»
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Muscled Up Hemi: 1953 Chrysler New Yorker
This! A 1953 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe “Newport” that is absolutely, as good as it gets – it’s a stunningly beautiful automobile. And while it’s not original in every aspect, it does accurately project its 1953 origins. I know… more»
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48k Mile Survivor: 1980 Datsun 210
Known as the Nissan Sunny on its home turf, this variant of Japanese import was marketed in the U.S. as the Datsun 210 from 1979-82. It was the entry-level econobox sold by Nissan in those days and was similar… more»
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Numbers-Matching Muscle: 1967 Pontiac GTO
The 1967 Pontiac GTO didn’t deviate all that much on the outside from the previous year’s model, but the car did undergo some mechanical renovations as the result of a few General Motors corporate policy changes, some of which… more»
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Low Rider Wagon! 1970 Pontiac Catalina
Debuting in 1950 as a trim package, the Catalina would enjoy more than a 30-year run in the Pontiac lineup. It would become the maker’s best-selling full-size series and could be thought of as the Pontiac version of the… more»
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Rock-Solid Driver: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1977 Pontiac Trans Am proves that a classic car needn’t be 100% original to generate interest when it hits the market. It is unmolested below the skin, but examining the Trim Tag reveals it looked considerably different when… more»
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4-Speed Fun! 1965 Pontiac 2+2
Pontiac was covering both sides of the street in 1965. On one hand, they were pedal-to-the-metal with the sophomore edition of their mid-sized GTO, a car that was arguably a major ignition component of the muscle car movement. But… more»
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Affordable 5-Speed Survivor: 1993 Dodge Daytona IROC
I read an interview with a senior Ford executive a few years ago where he stated that the most challenging aspect of new model development was not the engineering or styling but determining what name it would carry. It… more»
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Rare And Classic: 1963 International C-1200
Things change. There was a time when almost all pickup trucks had two doors; a four-door, or crew cab such as this 1963 International C-1200 was an oddity. Try finding a two-door pickup today – they’re available but not… more»
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Running After 31 Years in a Barn: 1977 MGB
In many ways, falling in love can be compared to purchasing a collectible automobile. Nobody needs a car project for survival. We do what we do because we love the hobby. We also tend to fall in love with… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.6
Mercedes-Benz enjoys a well-earned reputation for producing vehicles with consistently high build quality, rock-solid engineering, and rugged reliability. These traits make their cars among the most popular in many African nations, where the conditions can be harsh and unforgiving…. more»
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Package Deal: Pair of Chevrolet Corvettes
It’s interesting when you find a listing where a seller has bundled two cars together. I’ve always thought it would make finding buyers easier when sold separately because not everyone wants two of something. And the net proceeds of… more»
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Thundrolet With Attitude: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Oh boy, this one’s going to get some knickers in a twist! Ford’s Baby Bird, ’55-’57, is as iconic a model as Dearborn ever produced. But what happens when one gets cross-pollinated by those boys from the RenCen? Wailing… more»
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Y88 Special Edition: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am is located in McCalla, Alabama. The eBay ad says the owner has only had it for one year so I am not sure why he or she is selling it but it is said… more»
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Slant-Six Workhorse: 1977 Dodge D100 Pickup
Dodge introduced the D/W Series of trucks in 1961 and it would enjoy a three-decade run. A styling rework came in 1972 and the trucks became smoother in appearance, akin to the treatment given to the 1971 B-body Mopar… more»
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The Eyes Have It: 1973 Ford LTD
My friend’s cat has eyes that glow mysteriously at night when she’s in her cat condo. This kind of freaks me out and causes me to keep my distance. The 1973 Ford LTD available here on craigslist has similarly… more»
