To make the stodgy Dart more sporty-looking, Dodge cooked up the Swinger in 1969. It was a 2-door hardtop that preceded the Demon fastback by two years and could be had with the potent 340 small block V8. This… more»
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Gold Standard – 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
All-new for 1993, the Lincoln Mark VIII improved on the 1984-1992 Mark VII in many ways, and served as the launching point for the 32V DOHC 4.6L Intech V8. This 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII in Fraser, Michigan shows a… more»
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Originality Abounds! 1963 Triumph Herald
Here’s one that doesn’t grace the webpages of Barn Finds very often, a Triumph Herald (1959-1971), in this case, a 1963 example. The seller states that up to a half-million Heralds were produced in convertible, coupe, sedan, and station… more»
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Stunning 1970 Manta Montage
Two brothers named LoVette owned and operated Manta Cars from 1974-86 which was known for at least three models of kit and component automobiles. The Manta Montage was based on a VW Beetle chassis and drivetrain but looked like… more»
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440-Equipped: 1973 Dodge Challenger
While many classic car enthusiasts are passionate about meticulously restored or original survivors, there is a hardy group whose passions run equally deep but are willing to embrace modified cars for the enjoyment and performance potential that they offer…. more»
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5.0 Liter Van! 1965 Ford Econoline Clubwagon
There was a time if you blindfolded yourself and pitched a horseshoe, you’d probably bean a first-gen (1961-1967) Ford “E” Series (Econoline) van. They were absolutely everywhere to the tune of about 550K assembled. Considering that substantial production number,… more»
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409/4-Speed: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
When you look at the supplied photos of this 1964 Impala SS, you would be forgiven for thinking that you are looking at a restored classic. Nothing could be further from the truth because the paint and panels on… more»
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Factory 302: 1970 Ford Bronco
It is no secret that the First Generation Bronco is one of the strongest performers in today’s classic market. When it was new, it didn’t sell in anything like the volumes that Ford had hoped. Today, the Bronco has… more»
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Spotless Survivor: 1983 AMC Eagle SX/4
I’ve talked in previous articles about my admiration for AMC and how they could produce some great cars on a limited budget. As the 1970s rolled into the 1980s, the company’s financial position was a long way from healthy,… more»
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Garage Kept: 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
There are times when the lure of the great outdoors can be difficult to resist, and delving into inaccessible locations to escape the hustle-and-bustle of daily life is an attractive prospect. That raises the question of how to reach… more»
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Clam Shell Equipped: 1971 Chevrolet Kingswood Wagon
“You’ve changed, we’ve changed” is the tagline that Chevrolet used when they introduced their completely redesigned full-size B-body cars for the ’71 model year. One way that Chevy changed was by getting bigger – no word if they thought… more»
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1 of 65: 1990 Buick Reatta Select 60
The Buick Reatta was a low production, 2-seat grand touring car built by Buick in the late 1980s/early 1990s. It came first as a coupe, but a convertible was added later. Buick marketing gurus came up with the idea… more»
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Turbo 302 Equipped: 1981 Mercury Zephyr
This 1981 Mercury Zephyr is a very cool build that you don’t often see in this model, as the seller has dropped in a turbocharged 302 paired to a manual T5 transmission. The Zephyr has always been an oddball… more»
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Hyperactive! 1965 Plymouth V100 Gasser
Gasser-style cars and trucks can be the subject of debate. While the solid front axle and nose-up stance were initially done to improve the front/rear weight balance during drag racing, it has also become a style of “tribute” cars… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1964 FWD Farrar 4×4 Fire Pumper
While older trucks attract a limited but dedicated following, retired firefighting appliances will always command attention. If you head off to a truck show and one of those classics on display, it will always draw a strong crowd. I… more»
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Rare Color: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1960 model year was a landmark one for the Chevrolet Corvette. After a stuttering launch that saw the company go close to axing the Corvette after a mere two years on the market due to appalling sales totals,… more»
