Here’s a 1957 Chevrolet that presents the dilemma of whether to preserve the patina or eventually chase a trophy, but the good news is that both seem viable. It features the rare Dusk Pearl and Imperial Ivory color combo,… more»
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Japanese Mopar: 1982 Plymouth Champ
Rebadging Japanese econo-boxes reached an art form by the late 1970s. GM cozied up to Suzuki and Isuzu; Ford liaised with Mazda; and Chrysler favored Mitsubishi. The Plymouth Champ featured here on craigslist wore the Mopar mantle, but underneath,… more»
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Cheap Wheels Project: 1974 Mercury Comet
In the first half of the 1960s, the Comet nameplate applied to a compact sold by Mercury. Then it adorned a mid-size Merc for several years. Given the success Ford was having with the Maverick beginning in 1969, Mercury… more»
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Bandit Project? 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
We hope that Pontiac was sufficiently grateful to the producers of the hit 1977 movie, Smokey and the Bandit. It helped make a star out of the flick’s 1977 Pontiac Trans Am (a ’76 model with a ’77 front… more»
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Real Deal Striped Tomato: 1976 Ford Gran Torino
Starsky & Hutch was a popular TV show in the mid to late 1970s. Besides making stars out of Paul Michael Glaser and David Soul, their on-air car also got a lot of fan mail. In most cases,… more»
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Real-Deal Police Package: 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the Ford Crown Victoria was popular for fleet use, mainly as taxicabs or cop cars. The latter was offered with a Police Package that was ideal for the old-school rear-wheel-drive, full-size Crown Vics. In… more»
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Same Owner For 40 Years: 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix
Pontiac added the Grand Prix in 1962 as a personal luxury car with punch. In some respects, it sounds a bit like what Chrysler set out to do with the Letter Series cars of 1955 to 1965. The Grand… more»
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BF Exclusive: Ford GPW Jeep
For military vehicle enthusiasts, few projects have the instantly recognizable character of an early Ford GPW. This Ford GPW 1/4-ton 4×4 is offered as a Barn Finds Exclusive for just $3,950, and while it needs a complete restoration, the seller says… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1947 Lincoln Convertible Coupe Hot Rod
Every so often, a genuine long-term discovery surfaces with a history that makes you want to know more. This 1947 Lincoln Convertible certainly qualifies. Offered as a Barn Finds Exclusive in Apollo, Pennsylvania, for $11,500, the seller says this… more»
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Languished Luxury: 1966 Ford LTD
The Ford LTD was in its second year in 1966, an upscale version of the Galaxie 500 that the company promoted as being quieter than a Rolls-Royce. This 4-door hardtop ran when it was parked in a fancy barn… more»
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Roller + Parts: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is less of a barn find and more of a yard find. It’s a sad and sorry sight, one that requires deep dedication if the new owner wishes to return this classic to its rightful… more»
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Cheap Wheels Hybrid: 2002 Honda Insight
Most folks think of the Toyota Prius as the first mass-produced hybrid sold in the U.S., but the Honda Insight was introduced seven months earlier. The first iteration ran from 1999 to 2006 and had a smaller sales record… more»
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Indy Pace Car Project: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Convertible
Rarity claims are sometimes challenging to confirm, and such is the case with the 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Convertible Indy 500 Pace Car Replica. Various sources suggest that the production tally could be anywhere between 100 and 300 vehicles,… more»
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Parked 47 Years: 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible
Ford treated its hot Mustang “pony car” to a styling refresh in 1967, though the car was still unmistakably a Mustang. Sales dropped by more than 20%, but that was largely due to the arrival of a plethora of… more»
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Running Project: 1977 Dodge Aspen
The Dodge Aspen replaced the Dart as the Chrysler division’s compact car for the second half of the 1970s. Its badge-engineered companion was the Plymouth Volare, and both automobiles were in production from 1976 to 1980. The seller has… more»
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Nose Job: 1949 Studebaker Starlight
Everybody has their likes and dislikes when it comes to particular features on classic cars, and what one enthusiast considers great styling might not be appreciated by the next person that comes along. This 1949 Studebaker Starlight coupe is… more»
