I have often wondered about the El Camino “Gap”, 1961-1963, and what was the cause. Chevrolet was two years behind Ford’s Ranchero, who brought the car/pickup concept to market in the ’57 model year. And then Ford made another… more»
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Cheap And Rare! 1975 Volvo 164E
Volvo has had a good foothold in the American market since the late 1950s, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t rare models. There were only 8,077 1800ES station wagon made, and the survivors are treasured collectibles now. The six-cylinder… more»
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Early Hurst Hatch: 1977 Pontiac Firebird
We see a lot of Trans Ams and a few Formulas but rarely do we get a chance to look at the clean lines of the base Firebird. This 1977 Pontiac Firebird is located in Southhampton, Pennsylvania and is… more»
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Not Seen Everyday: 2018 Christy Hovercraft
Lately, I’ve been thinking about alternative vehicles that would be interesting to own. I’ve never really been drawn to motorcycles and I worry about them fighting for space on our traffic-choked roads that are dominated by distracted drivers. Private… more»
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454 With A 4-Speed! 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
First, we need to give credit to Pat L for finding this gem. The car is located near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in a small town called Conway. It is a 1971 Chevrolet Corvette equipped with an LS5 454… more»
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1975 Ford F-250 Crew Cab Short Bed
It seems like a lot of vintage Ford Crew Cab pickups come out of the northern Rocky Mountain region. This 1975 Ford F250 is no exception and is located in Homedale, Idaho. It can be found here on eBay with… more»
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350/4 Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
While owning a pristine classic is something to be proud of, there is a lot to be said for parking a survivor-grade car in your garage. An owner needs to second-guess before taking a spotless car into certain environments… more»
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Diesel Survivor: 1983 Ford Ranger
Talk about an extinct species: this 1983 Ford Ranger pickup is a small hauler with a diesel engine, a breed that automakers lost all interest in building eons ago. It’s a shame because light-duty pickups are just as useful… more»
Exclusive Followup! 1956 Derham Continental
Once published, BarnFinds features sometimes take on a life of their own, with readers contributing amazing personal stories and first-hand technical details that turn a “what if?” reckoning of a car for sale into an entertaining and fact-filled point… more»
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Hemi Under Hood! 1946 Ford Business Coupe
If I were a dyed-in-the-wool Ford guy, I’d get a bit irked every time I went to cruise-in or a car show and observed a ’30s-’40s vintage Ford harboring a Chevrolet 350-350 (350 CI engine/350 Turbo-Hydramatic trans) providing the… more»
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Pristine Survivor: 1970 Ford Econoline Lazy Daze Motorhome
You’re not seeing things: bidding is already over $25,000 for this 1970 Ford Econoline camper, otherwise known as a Lazy Daze 18′ motorhome. There’s good reason for that number, as the camper has just 31,000 original miles, likely making… more»
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T-Top Cruiser: 1978 Dodge Magnum GT
I had almost forgotten that the Dodge Magnum offered a GT model until I saw this car. Instead of going into a Dodge dealer and buying a 4 cylinder import with Challenger, a buyer could opt for this big… more»
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Real Alpina? 1986 BMW 528E
This 1986 BMW 528e is an unusual assortment of parts, featuring some very desirable period-correct upgrades. However, the seller calls it an “Alpina Package” car, which raises some questions about what we’re actually looking at here. Alpina is BMW’s… more»
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Rare 5-Speed: 1993 Chevrolet S10 Blazer
This 1993 Chevrolet Blazer S10 two-door is a clear case of the seller making lemonade out of lemons and saving a rare five-speed manual-equipped truck. The S10 features a crate 350 engine swap with just 12,000 miles on the… more»
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Garage Find: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
Chevrolet would enjoy perhaps its best run with the Impala during the fourth generation which was built between 1965-70. Sales would be through the roof, especially in 1965 when they reached an all-time high. The 1967 models would also… more»
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1982 Toyota SR5 California Survivor
If someone asked you to close your eyes and picture a “typical” 1980’s Toyota pickup, you’d probably envision a truck with flat paint, rust, dents, and dings. The truck featured here certainly doesn’t look like the average truck and… more»
