I remember hearing the buzz about these first-generation Accords when they were introduced back in 1976. (Fifty years ago? Really??) They were only available as a 2-door hatchback and paint options were limited to metallic blue, gold, or silver…. more»
Project Cars
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LS Swap Candidate? 1984 Porsche 944
Whenever a car with a bad or missing engine is featured here on Barn Finds, the conversation inevitably turns to LS swapability. Normally it’s a bad idea but we may have found a car where the swap could make… more»
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Forest Pony: 1966 Ford Mustang GT350H
The success of the new Ford Mustang in the mid-1960s brought Carroll Shelby into the mix to produce a batch of Shelby Mustangs for those pure speed enthusiasts. That included a tuned 289 cubic inch V8 that was tweaked… more»
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Big Barn Find: 1970 Chrysler New Yorker
Beginning in the 1940s and running for more than 50 years, the New Yorker was Chrysler’s top-of-the-line automobile (excluding the Imperial, which was not always marketed as a Chrysler). The big C-body Chryslers got a redesign in 1969, so… more»
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Shed Find: 1966 Chrysler Newport
Tackling a full-blown restoration can intimidate some people, but this 1966 Chrysler Newport offers a tantalizing alternative. It has sat for years, but the seller’s images suggest it is a solid classic that would present nicely as a survivor-grade… more»
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421 Tri-Power: 1966 Pontiac GTO
Hiding in this garage is one of the most desirable classics in American automotive history. The 1966 Pontiac GTO has attained legendary status, and its performance has justified it. These were genuinely fast cars in their prime, but our… more»
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Horse Collar Wagon: 1958 Edsel Villager
The Edsel is widely regarded as the costliest new car failure of the 20th Century. It was conceived by the brain trust at FOMOCO who felt there was a market for a fourth corporate brand (besides Ford, Mercury, and… more»
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Cheap Wheels Truck: 1988 Dodge Dakota
The Dakota was a mid-size pickup offered by Dodge (later RAM) from 1987 to 2011. Ford, Chevrolet, and Dodge all exited the intermediate pickup market at about the same time, though Ford and Chevy soon returned. This 1988 Dakota… more»
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Exposed 17 Years: 1971 AMC Javelin SST
American Motors joined the “pony car” frenzy in 1968 with the Javelin, whose roots were based on the AMC American. The car received its only rework in 1971, and AMC exited the market in 1974, at the same time… more»
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Halloween Cruiser! 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Hearse
October has arrived, so it’s a prime time to consider scoring a hearse, whether you’re looking for a fun prop, an unusual ride to be seen in on Halloween, or just something affordable that has excessive cargo room in… more»
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Field Find: 1983 Ford Fairmont Futura
The Fairmont replaced Ford’s compact Maverick in 1978. Unlike the Maverick, Mustang, and Falcon before it, the new car was not based on the Falcon’s unibody platform. It was the first U.S. Ford to use the new Foxbody platform,… more»
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103 Year Old: 1923 Nash Touring Six-Cylinder
This car is a six-cylinder 1923 Nash Touring on Facebook Marketplace, located in Rogers, Arkansas, and it’s basically in tatters—especially the roof. The owner says it’s “not bad for a 103-year-old car,” and while that’s correct, it’s in very… more»
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Yamaha V6 Cheap Wheels: 1990 Ford Taurus SHO
The original Ford Taurus SHO (Super High Output) was a performance sedan produced between 1989 and 1999. It used a special V6 engine developed by Yamaha, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission supplied by Mazda. The seller has a… more»
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Rough Roof: 1977 Ford Thunderbird Project
The seventh generation of the Ford Thunderbird (1977-79) went on a diet like some of the cars over at General Motors. But they still looked big even with eight inches less in length and 900 fewer pounds. This ’77… more»
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W-30 455 V8 Project: 1970 Oldsmobile 442
In the 1960s muscle car wars, General Motors had the market covered in spades. Pontiac had the GTO, Chevrolet had the Chevelle SS 396, Buick had the Gran Sport, and Oldsmobile had the 442. The latter’s numbers stood for… more»
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Trade For Septic Tank! 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air
By 1960, the Bel Air had been replaced by the Impala as Chevrolet’s top-of-the-line car. It was the middle trim selection between the Impala and the Biscayne. This 1960 Bel Air is a 4-door sedan which sports a lot… more»
