Mercury enthusiasts will likely recognize the Meteor name from its brief stint in the U.S. in the early 1960s. Like Ford did with the Galaxie, the Meteor was a marketing ploy to appeal to the excitement surrounding the Space… more»
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348 Tri-Power: 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
Have you ever looked at a classic car and struggled to determine its greatest attribute? I’m doing so right now with this 1958 Chevrolet Impala. I can’t decide whether it is the spotless presentation or the enormous load of… more»
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Rare Color Combo: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
I always twitch slightly when an owner makes a rarity claim for their classic car. While some are valid, others are less relevant and more obscure. That brings us to this 1977 Pontiac Trans Am. While I’ve had no… more»
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Black Beauty: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28
This 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is described as a survivor by the seller, who highlights the stock condition, original paint and decals, and minty interior as just some of the ways this muscle car is a standout. The listing… more»
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Museum Find: 1969 Plymouth GTX
For many people, the thought of a museum conjures up images of paintings, stuffed animals, and other things forgotten within the mists of time. However, a museum can also be home to something very desirable. That was the case… more»
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Fangio’s Favorite: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster
In previous articles here at Barn Finds, I have raised questions designed to spark spirited debate. These have generally revolved around determining the first or best muscle car of all time, but I have so far steered clear of… more»
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Hemi/4-Speed: 1966 Plymouth Satellite
The 1960s was a great time to be a performance car enthusiast. If buyers had a thick enough wallet, they could walk into a dealership and drive away in a car capable of pinning them back in the seat… more»
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49k Original Miles: 1981 Pontiac Trans Am Special Edition
The subject of rarity is always going to ignite debate amongst enthusiasts. Some will claim that the relative rarity of a particular vehicle will have little impact on its value, while others will see this impact as profound. That… more»
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Buick Nailhead-Powered 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
Holy hot rods, Batman! Despite the brutal approach of putting a Beetle body and a big V8 on what looks like a 1930s-style frame, this 1967 Volkswagen Beetle in Huntington Beach, California looks… wicked awesome. The unique custom comes… more»
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Family-Friendly Hot Rod! 1923 Ford Touring
To call this hot rod a 1923 Ford Touring is akin to referring to the original Batmobile as a Lincoln Futura: sure, that’s what it was, but it’s hardly an accurate portrayal of what it has evolved to become…. more»
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Only 54k Miles! 1959 Ford Galaxie 500
To capitalize on the “space race” that was taking hold at the time, car manufacturers started using catchy names like the Galaxie 500, an upper trim add-on to the Fairlane series in 1959. So, for a time, the Fords… more»
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High Performance 390: 1964 Ford Country Squire Wagon
It can be too easy to throw the term “total package” at any classic car, but that could be appropriate for this 1964 Ford Country Squire. Not only does it present beautifully following a total restoration, but the V8… more»
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SS 427! 1968 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe
When is a Chevrolet Impala SS not an Impala SS? When it’s an SS 427 variant. Colloquially known as an Impala SS 427, there isn’t an Impala nameplate on this big 1968 Chevrolet muscle car – more on that… more»
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No Reserve: 1976 Plymouth Road Runner
OK, I’ll admit it, this 1976 Plymouth is a Road Runner, but it’s far from the version that I fondly recall, and it’s more a performance car in name only. Then again, the ’70s were a trying time automotively… more»
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Low-Mileage Mopar: 1966 Dodge Dart GT
While the actual birth year of the musclecar is debatable, many enthusiasts will agree that things were heating up in the early 1960s. With the Pontiac GTO being introduced for the 1964 model year, other manufacturers watched as sales… more»
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Hatchback Survivor: 1978 Ford Pinto Runabout
By the early 1970s, the U.S. auto manufacturers were coming out with all sorts of products to defend against the onslaught of fuel-efficient subcompacts originating in Japan and Europe. The Pinto would be Ford’s entrant and it had a… more»
