Way back when, I recall a 1959 Ford four-door sedan occupying a place in our family’s motor pool. It was a Custom trim level, wore a dull gray hue, and was powered by a six-cylinder engine. As a wee-tike,… more»
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6,626 Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Corvair 500
It’s not too common on Barn Finds that we get to follow up on a car after twelve years, but this is one of those times: This 1969 Corvair was first featured in 2013 when it was apparently being sold by… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1978 MGB Roadster
British sports cars offer what I often call the ideal ownership experience. They are typically affordable, and the elegant simplicity employed by most manufacturers makes them easy and inexpensive to maintain if their owner is happy to be hands-on…. more»
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Mid-Engined V8 Driver: 1979 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4
We often refer to the Ferrari Mondial as the “affordable” model that’s available with the classic gated shifter, forgetting that the 308 GT4 is still out there for reasonable money. This car was Ferrari’s first foray into a mid-engined… more»
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Best Offer Fastback: 1965 Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang was one of the hottest and most influential automobiles of the 1960s. While a great many of the 1.3 million examples produced from 1964 to 1966 wore the coupe body shell, the fastback is perhaps the… more»
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28k Original Miles: 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
While it may not have the cachet of a Trans Am, this 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit is a tidy survivor. It retains its original paint and has a genuine 28,000 miles showing on its odometer. There are a few… more»
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No Reserve: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible
Are you a “glass half empty” or a “glass half full” type of person? If you fall into the former category, you will look at this 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible, recognize the rust issues, and throw it into the… more»
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Nice Driver: 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle
One of the challenges of a project build is bringing together the parts needed to turn your dream into reality. That isn’t the case with this 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle. The seller has completed much of the hard work,… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1975 Chevrolet Laguna S-3
The Laguna S-3 was the successor to the Chevy Chevelle Super Sport. By the mid-1970s, the muscle car scene had changed substantially, and the S-3 would carry Chevy’s intermediate performance mantra for 1974-76. The seller, a dealer in Sarasota,… more»
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5-Speed Fun: 1989 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible
The owner of this 1989 Saab 900 Turbo convertible admits it’s “not perfect,” and that’s something of an understatement. But the car is said to drive well, and the asking price on Craigslist in Boulder, Colorado is only $3,300—cheap… more»
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North Pole Find: 1967 Unimog 404
Sadly, I cannot stop thinking about my desire to own a Unimog. Specifically, I am looking for the orange Case MB4 models that were sold as tractors in the U.S., predominantly to cities, towns, and municipal agencies; I believe… more»
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Spotless Survivor: 1964 Buick Riviera
Ford effectively created the Personal Luxury Car market segment when it released the Thunderbird. The competition soon realized that there was a buck to be made, with Buick joining the party with the Riviera. The company took an interesting… more»
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Original L79/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
While the Corvette had cemented its place in the market courtesy of the C2’s sales success, it was the C3 that earned the badge legendary status. The sleek styling has made the C3 one of the most instantly recognizable… more»
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Possible Engine Swap? 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne
This 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne is a tidy, driver-grade classic with a few cosmetic imperfections. It could be enjoyed immediately while its new owner ponders whether a motor transplant is in order. I must say a big thank you to… more»
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Help a Museum and Get a Jeep: 2006 Jeep Wrangler LJ
We all talk a big game when it comes to saving old cars and promoting our hobby, but Sean Mathis took it a step further. Starting with his grandfather’s beloved 1959 Cadillac, Sean has managed to build one of… more»
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One-Year-Only Rarity: 1978 Ford Mustang King Cobra
Opportunities for enthusiasts wanting a high level of horsepower had turned pretty dismal by the mid-to-late seventies, but Ford was at least beginning to head back in the right direction, reintroducing a V8 engine option into the Mustang in… more»
