The “S” (which stands for Sports) model was added to the Oldsmobile Cutlass lineup in 1968. It was sandwiched between the standard Cutlass and the Cutlass Supreme, and its fastback styling lent itself to the 4-4-2 (or 442) muscle… more»
Project Cars
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Rare Pickup Project: 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 SS/T
The seller of this rare 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 SS/T – an acronym for Super Sport Truck – has listed it for a very fair price, seemingly concerned that the high mileage requires it to be marketed as a… more»
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Final Ride: 1926 Meteor Funeral Wagon
The first hearses were horse-drawn platforms, gradually evolving toward ever more ornate carriages. In 1909, the first motorized hearse was built. Rough and weather-beaten roads kept the horse in business for another decade or so, but by the 1920s,… more»
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Rare Working A/C! 1956 Lincoln Premiere
Last week I reviewed this 1954 Lincoln Capri, and initially questioned its Lincoln “uniqueness” or its potential similarity to a Mercury Monterey. Well, that thought quickly dissipated under the weight of the review. So, now, I’d like to take… more»
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Rock-Solid Italian: 1981 Lancia Beta Zagato
There are sensible ways to build production cars, and then there’s the Lancia way. This 1981 Beta Zagato demonstrates that, with the build process requiring multiple moves between two factories. It is believed that the company lost money on… more»
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Restore or Preserve? 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
It is sometimes said that hope springs eternal, which may be the case with the seller and this 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. They believe that it could be revived in a weekend, and who am I to argue? It… more»
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Sad Slant Nose: 1975 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
There’s a phrase used in certain situations, usually intended as a sarcastic retort to patterns many of us wish would self-correct: “The world is healing” is one of personal go-tos, and it may be one of the best ways… more»
Military Project: 1954 Dodge Power Wagon
The Dodge Power Wagon was already one of America’s toughest civilian trucks, but this 1954 example has an even more interesting pedigree. Identified by the seller as a Canadian military CDN43, it retains the utilitarian bodywork and no-nonsense appearance… more»
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One Year Only: 1963 Mercury Meteor Wagon
Ford and Mercury introduced mid-size cars in 1962, using names already in the FOMOCO family. Ford’s entry was the Fairlane, while Mercury’s was the Meteor. Mercury stayed in that game for only two years before dropping the Meteor. And… more»
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Unfinished Business: 1961 Mercury Comet S-22
The original Comet hit the market in 1960 as a derivative of the Falcon compact. But it carried no Mercury badging until 1962, although sold by Mercury dealers for its first two years. Seems the Comet was intended to… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
If you’ve always longed to tackle a project build but find the prospect of whipping a car’s panels and paint into shape, this 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 deserves a close look. The seller has recently completed the hard… more»
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1 of 1 One Owner: 1970 Ford Torino GT
The Ford Torino received a redesign in 1970, nearly replacing the Fairlane that had been the company’s mid-size offering since 1962. The GT was the sportier version, yet the slippery shape of the car didn’t catch on, and the… more»
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Moulin Rouge Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
One of the most important factors to help sell a vehicle on eBay successfully is for the owner to use a strong lead photo, typically one showing the best angle of the car’s exterior that will hopefully result in… more»
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Restore or Restomod? 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
The seller states that this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe would be a prime candidate for a restomod build. However, since it retains its numbers-matching mechanical components, I’m sure most Barn Finds readers would consider a faithful restoration the most… more»
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Driving Project: 1966 Ford Bronco
The classic world can be fascinating. It is sometimes impossible to gauge whether a vehicle will eventually become a must-have or fade quietly into the background. Ford’s First Generation Bronco falls into the former category, because pristine examples now… more»
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Persimmon Project: 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350
Buyers started seeing more changes to the F-Body Firebird and Camaro in 1975. For example, the rear window was no longer flat and wrapped around each side. This 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350 is located in Warner Springs, California…. more»
