American Motors was constantly trying to be different to stay relevant. They would conjure up cars that the competitors hadn’t yet figured out, like the Eagle. Based on the Hornet/Concord, the Eagle was a compact four-wheel-drive passenger car built… more»
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Rich Corinthian Leathers! 1979 Chrysler Cordoba
The Chrysler Cordoba of the 1970s is best remembered today for its marketing hype. In one commercial after another, Ricardo Montalban would hype the Cordoba’s “rich Corinthian leathers,” but there were no such things (the Cordoba had the same… more»
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Rare Oval Window: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
If you’re into collecting air-cooled Volkswagen Beetles, you likely know by now that finding a split window is amazing, and discovering a barn-find oval window is pretty darn good, too. The seller here apparently found this desirable oval window… more»
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Just 18,000 Miles! 1965 Buick LaSabre Convertible
You have to wonder how a 57-year-old automobile manages to go through three owners and yet accumulates only 18,000 miles? That’s the claim for this 1965 Buick LaSabre convertible whose mileage is said to be verifiable. We’re told that… more»
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Pinto Powered! 1983 Cimbria SS Kit Car
Don’t you miss the days when you could find an inexpensive VW donor, order a kit car to put on top, and without depleting your life savings or mental well-being put together a creation that turns heads everywhere you… more»
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78k Original Miles: 1979 Pontiac Firebird
We’ve seen plenty of Second Generation Pontiac Trans Ams over the past decade at Barn Finds, but this Firebird appears like a breath of fresh air. It offered its original owner a satisfying driving experience without the “in your… more»
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Road Trip Machine: Ford F250 Camper Special
The seller doesn’t have much to say about this classic Ford F250 Camper Special, but one thing is clear: this is a Camper Special that truly lives up to its name. The Ford appears to be parked in some… more»
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Collector-Owned 40 Years: 1962 Dodge Lancer
On the heels of Plymouth entering the compact car market in 1960, Dodge quickly followed suit. The Dodge Lancer would largely be a rebadged Plymouth Valiant, but with a higher level of creature comforts. The car would be produced… more»
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L68 427 V8! 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
The C3 or third-generation Corvettes were born in 1968, so changes for 1969 would be minimal. Five engine choices were offered, either 350 or 427 cubic inch V8s (apparently the 396 was reserved for other products). The seller’s car… more»
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Mini Monkey Project: 1970 Honda Z50 Mini Trail
It’s hard to believe, but the original Monkey bike is well over 60 years old and still going strong, with Honda producing a variation of it in 2022, and similar in design to the one we see here today…. more»
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Farm Find: 1974 Ford F250 4×4 Highboy
With all the recent hype around old pickups, it is always nice to find a running example without a sky-high asking price. This 1974 F250 4×4 came from the factory ready for work with a long box, regular cab,… more»
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Low Miles 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa
Porsche’s reintroduction of the Carrera moniker in 1984 was a sensation. With a newly developed 3.2 liter engine paired with Bosch fuel injection, the cars developed over 200 bhp. The Type 915 gearbox retained the notchy, vintage feel of… more»
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Enough Doors? 1995 Cadillac XTS Limousine
There was a time when a multi-door limousine, also known as an “airport limousine” was a pretty common sight. The extra two or four-door make for a rather ungainly appearance but functionality, with some style, was the endgame. Benefactors… more»
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Last Rear Wheel Driver: 1966 Cadillac Eldorado
Before there was the fabulous, front-wheel-drive Cadillac Eldorado, there was the Cadillac Eldorado. It’s a storied model name that dates to 1952 though many will associate it with the revolutionary front-wheel drive version that debuted in the 1967 model… more»
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440 Hi-Perf V8! 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
Back in the 1960s, some of the most popular TV cartoons were the ones with the Coyote and Road Runner. Given the Road Runner’s need for speed, Chrysler saw a marketing opportunity and struck a deal with Warner Bros…. more»
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Cobra Fighter? 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 MK III
The seller assures us, “Yes, this is a true Healey.” It’s important to clarify that, because the car is so customized, it’s possible those are fiberglass panels and there’s no actual “made in England” tag on it. But this… more»
