New to Chevrolet in 1970 was the 454 cubic inch V8, which gave the performance-minded buyers of Chevelle Super Sports more choices. The LS5 version of the motor was a bit tame compared to the LS56 (390 vs. 450… more»
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1 of 749: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner GTX 440
One of the most memorable muscle cars from the 1960s is the Plymouth Road Runner, with its austere looks and “beep beep” horn. By the 1970s, things had been toned down in the performance world thanks to rising insurance… more»
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Spotless Restoration: 1982 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler
There’s no doubt that some classic vehicle owners make some unusual decisions. Such is the case with this 1982 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler and its owner. After performing a “no expense spared” restoration on the Jeep, the owner has elected… more»
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Priced Right: Adorable 1967 Morris Minor
The question, “What’s in a name?” can be often applied to various automobile models such as the Morris Minor like this 1967 example. For an entirely new design, you’d think a name like Morris “Major” would be more apropos…. more»
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Raven Black Beauty: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Excuse me for making another Perry Mason TV Show car reference, but I spotted the ultra-cool Private Detective Paul Drake driving a shiny black ’57 Thunderbird in one of the early episodes. It looked just like this one, although… more»
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Rare 1977 Volkswagen Hormiga Truck
Mexico’s love of the original Volkswagen Beetle led its being produced there until 2003! That nation also produced the EA489 Basistransporter seen here, under the Beetle-inspired name of Hormiga, Spanish for “ant.” This 1977 Volkswagen Hormiga in Tucson, Arizona… more»
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383 V8 Sleeper! 1966 Chevrolet Nova
Back in the 1960s, the Chevy Nova was called the Chevy II and the Nova was just the upper series. This 1966 sport coupe was one of 32,676 built that year with a 283 cubic inch V8 and was… more»
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Cheap Wheels: 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The fifth generation of the Cutlass Supreme would run from 1988-97. With front-wheel-drive, it replaced the rear-wheel-drive models whose roots dated to 1964. Its FWD platform was shared with the Pontiac Grand Prix, Buick Regal, and Chevy Lumina. This… more»
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5.0-Liter/5-Speed: 1986 Ford Mustang Convertible
Sometimes a car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, which is a genuine mystery machine. Such is the case with this 1986 Mustang Convertible. The seller repeatedly indicates that it is an LX, but it carries… more»
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Lightning Rod Shifters: 1984 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance collaborated to come up with the first Hurst/Olds in 1968 based on the 442. They would continue their association with limited production performance cars in 1969, 1972-75, 1979, and 1983-84. The latter models were distinguished… more»
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British Roadster: 1963 Triumph TR4
The TR series of roadsters was a big success for British manufacturer Triumph Motor Company, who produced this range of cars from 1953 all the way up through 1981. By the time the TR4 model rolled around in 1961,… more»
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Drop-Top Woody: 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country
The 1976 Cadillac Eldorado was the last convertible made by the “Big Three” U.S. automakers. That is until the genre begin to make a comeback a few years later and the Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country led the way…. more»
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Time Capsule: 1974 Plymouth Gold Duster
While it is by no means a hard and fast rule, you can often tell a lot about a person by the car they drive. Take this 1974 Plymouth Gold Duster, for example. Its six-cylinder motor and automatic transmission… more»
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Running Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet built more than 4.5 million cars during the 1955-57 period, referred to later as the “Tri-Fives.” The ‘57s would wear some styling changes such as tailfins that have proved to be popular with collectors for the past six… more»
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75k Original Miles: 1954 Buick Super Riviera Hardtop
While many people hold up “Christine” as the ultimate Stephen King evil car novel, “From a Buick Eight” is no less gruesome or compelling. It centers around a 1950s Buick that appears to be a portal to another dimension…. more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
There is a certain attraction in owning a driver-quality classic instead of a perfect example. The driver-quality car potentially offers a less stressful motoring experience because minor marks and paint chips are never as traumatic on that type of… more»
