Whenever I see an ’80s Lotus Esprit, I think of my Commodore 64. When I was a kid, we had a computer shop down the street where I bought all kinds of car racing games for the old Commodore,… more»
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TASCA Muscle: 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback
Built before Ford took over Shelby production, this 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback is more than just a collector car—it’s a piece of American performance history. Finished in Brittany Blue with white stripes, this early-production GT500 was sold new by… more»
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Looks Fast! 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger
With the hood scoops and cool paint job this 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger is wearing, it’s easy to get a first impression that there might be something menacing hiding in the engine compartment. However, this one’s sort of the… more»
15-Year Project: 1967 Ford Mustang 289 V8
After a phenomenal launch in 1965-66, Ford’s Mustang got its first restyle in 1967. It was modest, yet retaining the “pony car” look that found more than 1.2 million buyers in 2 ½ years. The seller bought this ‘Stang… more»
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V6 Transplant! 1980 MGB Roadster
One of the oldest hotrod games in town is performing an engine swap. You know, you remove an underperforming or a tired old original powerplant and breathe some new life into the old steed with something more substantial. Well,… more»
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One Of The Last: 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
On eBay in Independence, Oregon is this nice looking 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur, with the bids up near $7,000 and the reserve not yet met. The auction isn’t over yet, but chances are someone will get to drive away… more»
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No Reserve: 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340
Considering that Chrysler Corporation hovered around 15 percent market share back in the ’60s and ’70s, it’s always a bit surprising how many people call themselves “Mopar men” or “Mopar women.” There’s just something special about their products from… more»
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Nice Daily Driver? 1970 Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang entered the 1970s with few changes. The car went back to dual headlights after a one-year experiment with quads. And the taillights were now recessed. Perhaps this lack of change in a busy market contributed to… more»
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Weekend Wagon: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Between 1964 and 1972, Oldsmobile sold a unique mid-size station wagon. The Vista Cruiser had a raised skylight over the back half of the roof of a Cutlass wagon, providing a special skyward view for the passengers sitting in… more»
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Bimini Blue Cruiser: 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350
I love dark blue cars. Heck, I like any shade of blue except baby blue (like the Pontiac Skybird). But that is my personal preference and maybe a reason this car caught my eye. This 1975 Pontiac Formula 350… more»
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Only 200 Made: 1953 DeSoto FireDome Eight-Passenger Sedan
We all know that rarity is not always proportional to value, but it sure gives us something interesting to talk about. And how can you put a value on something that is one of 200 1953 DeSoto FireDome Eight-Passenger… more»
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Grandpa’s Car: 1983 Delta 88 Royale Brougham
The 88 series of Oldsmobiles was the “bread-and-butter” cars of the GM division’s line-up for 50 years (1949 to 1999). The Delta 88 was the biggest seller with the 1983 models enjoying a 25% increase in sales to just… more»
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Bustle Back Hot Rod: 1983 Cadillac Seville
The Cadillac Seville is one elegant-looking car on the outside, especially the second-generation models with that bold but chic rear-end styling. Years ago, I remember seeing a few of these running around with an aftermarket fake spare wheel added… more»
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46k-Mile Survivor: 1977 Cadillac Sedan De Ville
In the 1960s and 1970s, Cadillac built some of the largest (and most luxurious) automobiles around. That was until 1977, when General Motors began downsizing some of its cars to be more fuel efficient. They included the C-body De… more»
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4 Speed 300 HP: 1979 Pontiac Firebird
Well, we usually see Trans Ams and Formulas here on Barn Finds but this is a 4 speed 1979 Pontiac Firebird. The second generation Firebird was produced from 1970-1981 and offered in 4 models – the base Firebird, Esprit,… more»
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“Merchero” Custom! 1972 Mercury Grand Marquis
Being a step up from Ford in the FOMOCO pecking order, the Lincoln-Mercury Division of the company generally was devoid of pickup trucks. An exception is the Lincoln Mark LT from 2006 to 2008. Unless you bought one made… more»
