In addition to its outrageous looks, the Ultima GTR is ridiculously fast. Although it’s considered a kit car, it’s a very high-end product that is difficult to replicate for less than $100,000 (based on some owners’ calculations after their… more»
Driver Quality Cars
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Driver Quality: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
We’ve recently been lucky at Barn Finds because a few 1960s classics have landed on our desks that haven’t been plagued by rust. This 1967 Camaro is a prime example. It presents well as a driver-quality vehicle, and it… more»
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428 Super Cobra Jet: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Drag Pack
Ford created plenty of desirable First Generation Mustangs, and the right car will command an eye-watering price. Near the top of the pecking order is this immaculate 1969 Mach 1. The original owner ordered it with the 428 Super… more»
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Rare 430 V8 Engine! 1959 Ford Thunderbird
Ford redesigned its 2-seat Thunderbird in 1958 and took some heat from purists. The car was transformed into a 4-seat cruiser that turned up the dial on both luxury and performance. But those complaints were short-lived as the revised… more»
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No Reserve: 1977 Ford F150 Short Bed 4×4
Ford was into the fifth year of their popular sixth-generation F-Series design when this 1977 F150 rolled off the assembly line. Sales literature promised ’77 Fords as being “Tough trucks made tougher” and went on to list a bunch… more»
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Gift Wrapped: 1999 Plymouth Prowler
It may not be quite gift-wrapped, but the enormous bow on the hood of this 1999 Plymouth Prowler suggests it may have been a present at some point. The Prowler was Plymouth’s attempt to ride the retro wave, but… more»
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BF Auction: 1976 MG Midget
Traditional British sports cars retain a strong following in the classic scene due to their inherent design characteristics. Their engines may not be the most powerful on the planet, but they more than compensate for that by providing excellent… more»
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A Different Fox Body: 1985 Mercury Capri RS 5.0
More often than not, it seems like when you hear someone in the car circuit talking about Fox bodies, they’re usually referring to the third-generation Ford Mustang. But also back in ’79, the Mercury Capri lost its European styling… more»
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No Reserve: 1961 Morris Minor 1000
The Morris Minor cars date back to 1948 when the company first began producing economy cars in Britain, with production lasting nearly a quarter-century until operations ceased in the early seventies. The brand also holds the honor of the… more»
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Fresh 350: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Chevrolet produced 6,648 Corvette Convertibles in 1970, and we’ve seen a few over the years at Barn Finds. This car could be better than most because it has many attributes that some will find impossible to resist. Not only… more»
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Solid Driver: 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback
There’s nothing like purchasing a solid classic where you can perform a cosmetic restoration when or if you want. That is what this 1965 Mustang 2+2 Fastback offers a new owner. It presents well as a driver-grade vehicle, but… more»
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A VW At Heart: 1958 Rometsch Lawrence
A show of hands, please, if you’ve ever heard of a Rometsch Lawrence. We have covered one before, a 1958 example like today’s subject car, but it was back in 2011. It’s a new one for me but the… more»
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BF Auction: 1980 Honda C70 Deluxe
Few vehicles in motoring history can attribute at least part of their existence to a bowl of noodles. However, that is true for Honda’s iconic Super Cub and its derivatives. Although the company’s primary focus was producing an affordable… more»
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BF Auction: 1976 Triumph Spitfire
Triumph released the original Spitfire in 1962, with the car undergoing various running changes until the final vehicle rolled off the line in Canley, Coventry, England, in October 1980. During its illustrious career, an incredible 314,332 Spitfires found their… more»
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Cheap Wheels: 1984 Pontiac Sunbird For $1k
The Sunbird was a subcompact offered by Pontiac from 1976 to 1994. The second generation was built between 1982 and 1987. Using a front-wheel-drive platform, the automobile was available in multiple body styles, including convertibles like this drop-top from… more»
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Stump Puller: 1979 Chevrolet 454 C-10
Last week we reviewed this rather roachy looking ’71 Chevrolet C-10, a member of Chevy’s “Action Line” (’67-’72) of trucks. Today, we’re going to move a generation forward to the “Rounded Generation” (’73-’87) or what many refer to as… more»
