The classic Lotus Esprit is just one of those cars that stops me in my tracks whenever I see one. It’s so much lower and wedge-ier than you expect, even knowing full well that you have to be a… more»
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Everyday Driver: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo
Maintaining a sense of humor can be vitally important, particularly when times are tough. The owner of this 1980 Trans Am Turbo lives by that philosophy because they describe this classic as just as slow now as when it… more»
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Original Owner: 1967 Ford Bronco
There’s no doubt that we see our share of First Generation Ford Broncos here at Barn Finds, but there are a couple of good reasons for this. The first is that the Bronco didn’t sell in the numbers that… more»
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Rare Manual GT: 17K-Mile 1980 Ferrari 400i
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to explore a private collection that featured an emphasis on four-seater GT cars. It was my first opportunity to experience a 400i up close, and I came away absolutely smitten with… more»
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9k Genuine Miles: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Silver Anniversary
By 1978, the Chevrolet Corvette was no longer the hard-edged sports car it had been a decade earlier. While many performance enthusiasts lamented the evolution of the C3 Corvette into its new form, the changes brought a different type… more»
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Blue Plate Donation: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
UPDATE 06/05/2022: The story behind this 1976 Chevrolet Corvette is unclear since it has hit the market for a second time with the same seller. It was previously listed with No Reserve, and the indications are that it found… more»
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Cheap Wheels? 1980 Pontiac Firebird
Even in a down sales year in 1980, the Firebird was still benefitting from the exposure that the Pontiac got in the 1977 movie, Smokey and the Bandit. That flick helped generate interest in the Trans Am, giving it… more»
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Pontiac Collection For Sale: Mr. GTO’s Cars
Al Blatter was a Pontiac aficionado and especially had an affinity for GTOs, which would earn him the nickname, “Mr. GTO.” Over several decades, he collected dozens of cars and thousands of parts. Now that he has passed, this… more»
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409 Equipped! 1963 Chevrolet Impala
By the time 1963 came around, the Chevrolet Impala was two years into its third generation, with the car first coming into the marketplace for the ’58 model. The third-gen debuted in 1961, a year which ended up being… more»
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One-Owner 327 V8: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
The 1960s was still an era of style. Cars were not as flamboyant in their appearance as they were in the 1950s, but people still wanted to look cool in their rides. Why else would the Chevy Impala Super… more»
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Upgraded Classic: 1969 Shelby Mustang GT350
It would probably be fair to say that during his lifetime, Carroll Shelby forgot more about high-performance Fords than most enthusiasts will ever know. He was driven by the desire to extract the maximum from any car that came… more»
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Rare SX Model: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Going into the 1970s, U.S. automakers were faced with a dilemma: how to keep muscle car demand up in the wake of skyrocketing insurance premiums. For Oldsmobile, one solution was to create the Cutlass Supreme SX, a luxury/performance car… more»
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No Reserve: 1986 Chevrolet C20 Pickup
When they get a few years under their belts, classic pickups can often look old and tired. Finding an original and unmolested example that presents well and is rust-free can be a challenge, especially if you are on a… more»
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Cop Car Champion? 1958 Studebaker
When I first spied this 1958 Studebaker Champion squad car, I thought of the 1958 song “Beep Beep” by The Playmates. A Studebaker in hot pursuit? Well, maybe, though it seems unlikely. Then again, I’m not familiar with an… more»
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396/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible
When a person retires after years of faithful employment, it is common for their employer to provide a retirement gift. Tradition dictates that it could be a gold watch, although some companies will allow their departing employee to select… more»
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Ready For Summer Cruising: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA
The Ford Mustang stole the hearts of a good number of people from its April 17, 1964, introduction until the end of its first generation after the 1966 model year. It was then time for a slightly larger Mustang… more»
