Four-barrel carburetor, four-speed manual transmission, and dual exhaust. The name for the Oldsmobile 4-4-2 was derived from this combo in the original car, which saw production beginning with the 1964 year model. The car had a strong start, and… more»
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Frank Sinatra Edition! 1981 Chrysler Imperial
The long-time Imperial brand disappeared after 1975 with Chrysler choosing to instead emphasize its New Yorker brand in the luxury market. A brief resurrection occurred in 1981-83 when the Imperial returned as a luxury coupe based on the Cordoba… more»
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Rust Free and Runs: 1971 Datsun 240Z
This 1971 Datsun 240Z appears to be in respectable, unrestored condition with no obvious modifications from stock. The paintwork is glossy, it retains the oftentimes missing OEM hubcaps, and the bumpers still shine nicely. The 240Z is described as… more»
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Original 440: 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T Convertible
When you wash your hair, several options are available to dry it. You could choose the natural method or break out the hairdryer. Slipping behind the wheel of a classic like this 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T Convertible and flooring… more»
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Big Bad Blue: 1969 AMC Javelin SST
Some classic cars tick more of the right boxes than others, but this 1969 AMC Javelin SST ticks some good ones. It features a healthy V8 under the hood, a recently refurbished interior, and one of the most desirable… more»
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Stunning Restoration: 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
Most of the older Pickups we see at Barn Finds tend to be project vehicles requiring varying amounts of work. Less common are completed restorations, especially ones that present as beautifully as this 1953 Chevrolet 3100. While it probably… more»
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Pampered Classic: 1967 Mercury Cougar
The Mercury Cougar is the car that nearly never was. When the management team from the Mercury Division took their proposal to the Ford board to add what would become known as a pony car to their range, Ford… more»
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Former Movie Star? 1988 Jaguar XJ-S Convertible
Usually, when one mentions Hess & Eisenhardt, thoughts go to Presidential limousines and other such heavily modified, and often armored, vehicles. As for convertible converters, the name American Sunroof Corporation (ASC), a former OEM contractor, immediately comes to mind…. more»
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Pretty In Pink! 1967 Ford Mustang
After selling more than a million Mustangs between 1964-66, what was Ford to do for an encore? Treat the car to its first styling update which included a bigger engine compartment. A one-year-only color for the 1967 Mustang was… more»
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Last of the Super Sports! 1976 Chevrolet Nova SS
The Chevy II/Nova enjoyed a long run as a rear-wheel-drive compact car, from 1962 to 1979. The nameplate returned in the 1980s, but as a rebadged Japanese import. The 1976 model year would be the last for the Super… more»
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Original Knucklehead: 1947 Harley-Davidson EL
Knucklehead is a derogatory term that denotes a stupid person and the tag attached to one of the world’s most iconic internal combustion engines. The production life of Harley-Davidson’s Knucklehead motor was surprisingly short, but it has demonstrated that… more»
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Tidy Driver: 1992 Ford Mustang GT
When Ford released the Fox-Body Mustang in 1979, it planned on replacing it by the mid-1980s. However, the buying public had other ideas, with the platform soldiering on successfully until 1993. It was showing its age by that stage,… more»
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283 W/4-Speed Tranny! 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
The Impala Super Sport was introduced as a limited-run performance car in 1961. In 1962, the emphasis shifted from muscle to style and sales skyrocketed. Enough so that the Impala SS became a series of its own beginning in… more»
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LS V8 Swap! 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The 1970 Monte Carlo was Chevy’s first foray into the personal luxury car segment of the market. It shared its roots with the Chevelle Malibu as well as the Pontiac Grand Prix. At the time of its introduction, it… more»
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Track Star: 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S
If you’re going to buy a Porsche 944, it really does behoove you to buy the rarest car in the best condition that you can afford. Obviously, every classifieds section is littered with trashed 944s and 924s as these… more»
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Stunning Transformation: 1987 Ford Mustang GT
Don’t be fooled by its tired appearance because this 1987 Mustang GT has plenty to offer its next owner. The seller purchased it as a father-and-son project, and their eager eyes left no stone unturned in their quest to… more»
