Chevrolet built a lot of good-looking automobiles in the 1960s. And they were also some of the industry’s bestsellers. The 1962 Chevy Impala Sport Coupe tops my personal list, an evolution of the styling of the ‘61s, which had… more»
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Rare German Supercar: 1981 BMW M1
The relative rarity of the BMW M1 is reflected by the fact that this is only the seventh example that we have seen at Barn Finds. This 1981 model is a genuine survivor with a mere 8,400 miles showing… more»
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400 Horsepower! 1974 Chevrolet Nova
Thanks to the 1973 OPEC oil embargo and the resulting shift to smaller cars, Chevy’s venerable Nova had its best sales year in 1974. While a lot of buyers went after six-cylinder gas sippers, 10% of buyers that year… more»
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Tahoe Turquoise Pony: 1966 Ford Mustang
Ford sold 607,000 Mustangs in 1966, a record that was hard to beat both then and now. The country was captivated by Mustang Mania, and it was hard not to see one on every street corner. The seller has… more»
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V8 Rally Car: 1981 Triumph TR7
For a period about 10 years ago, I autocrossed a fair amount, and dipped a toe into winter rallying. There was a big part of me that wanted to go headlong into motorsports, eventually getting into proper track days…. more»
Supercharged and Beautiful: 1952 MG TD Roadster
When it comes to vintage British motoring charm, few cars deliver the experience like the MG TD. This 1952 MG TD Roadster takes things up a notch, offering not just a beautifully restored body and cabin, but a discreetly… more»
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73k Mile Tri-Five Sedan: 1957 Chevrolet 150
With the iconic status that the tri-five Chevrolet offerings have attained, not much introduction is necessary, other than perhaps pointing out that this one’s an entry-level 150 model. A couple of other choices were also available, including the upscale… more»
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Oregon State SSP: 1989 Ford Mustang LX
The appeal of a muscle car that was formerly used to stop people like us from speeding is a phenomenon I will never fully understand. It’s like wanting to work for the IRS after being audited; why on Earth… more»
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Perfect First Car? 1991 Geo Metro Convertible
Behold, the lowly econo-box, glorified by no one but both necessary and useful in a cheap kind of way. Collector car? Not hardly. Fan club? Yes, just like lawn mower racing and extreme ironing. Here on craigslist is your… more»
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Super Sedan: 1992 BMW M5
If you’ve spent any time following BMW Motorsport vehicles, you’ve likely noticed that there’s a growing appreciation for the cars made before the current era of high-performance vehicles. This is because just like someone who adores old muscle cars,… more»
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First Year Survivor: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
While the Ford Mustang is often viewed as the first pony car, Plymouth beat the blue oval to the punch by mere weeks when it released the Barracuda. It took General Motors over two years to respond when it… more»
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Fix While You Drive! 1963 Ford Fairlane 500
Ford’s success at launching a compact car in 1960 led them to fill a second void in 1962 – the intermediate. The company rolled out a mini-me version of the Galaxie using the Fairlane name, which had been a… more»
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Heavy Chevy 4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
Muscle car sales peaked in 1969/70 as insurance companies were on the hunt to raise premiums on performance cars. To recapture sales, Chevrolet introduced the Heavy Chevy in 1971, a car that resembled a Super Sport but lacked the… more»
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Soft Top Truck: 1989 Dodge Dakota Convertible
The idea of a convertible pickup truck is still one of the best concepts I’ve seen that has never been sufficiently replicated. Not only that, the Dodge Dakota convertible just looked good, like it captured summertime USA on four… more»
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Slant 6 and Solid: 1972 Plymouth Duster
Although the Duster shared a chassis and other components with the Plymouth Valiant, its sporty styling proved a welcome addition to the brand’s lineup and a favorable entry for the compact market, which was becoming more popular when this… more»
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Rebuilt Engine: 1996 Porsche 911
The Porsche 993-chassis 911 is one of the most sought-after air-cooled models on the planet, and it’s been this way for well over a decade. You really can’t touch these cars for under $80,000, which is why today’s example… more»
