Over 500,000 Scouts were produced from 1960 to 1980. It was one of the first SUVs with rugged looks and 4WD. This example is a 1980 International Harvester Scout II CVI. The “CVI” stands for Custom Vehicles Incorporated, a… more»
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Rumble Seat! 1939 Ford De Luxe Convertible
Ford’s De Luxe series arrived in 1938, expanding the selection of vehicles to suit buyers’ economic circumstances. Where once Henry offered mechanically identical Model As clothed in a multitude of body styles, now differentiation occurred under the skin too…. more»
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Rare Redbird: 1978 Pontiac Firebird
Most car enthusiast are aware of Pontiac’s long history of performance cars. Older enthusiast remember the introduction of the GTO and other enthusiasts are fans of the Trans Am. Many are unaware that Pontiac offered the Firebird in a… more»
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Nose Job: 1976/1977 Pontiac Firebird
Here is a two for one project. Located in Devine, Texas just south of San Antonio, are two Pontiac Firebirds, a 1976 and 1977 model. The white Firebird is a 1976 Pontiac Firebird with a 1970-1973 front end. The… more»
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Bouyancy is Important: 1960s Amphicar
Looking back through automotive history you can find an example of just about every crazy idea you can think of. For example, numerous companies are making the news as they try to be the first to market with a… more»
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Solid Project: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Some classics are designed to provide outright performance, while others offer unparalleled luxury. This 1972 Corvette delivers the best of both worlds. It is not the most potent example available during that model year, but the drivetrain and desirable… more»
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F355 Engine Equipped: 1978 Ferrari 308
The Ferrari 308 spent many years being a bit of an unloved car when found in driver condition. I liken it to the reputation of the modern-day Porsche Boxster, which is still a respectable car when found in good… more»
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Fresh From Storage: 1969 Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Coupe Project
Finally, an exotic that hasn’t seen a 100-point restoration. Gooding & Company is representing this 1969 Maserati Ghibli coupe at no reserve in its December 8th Geared Online auction. The bidding has reached $61,000 – still well under the… more»
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Very Important Plymouth: 1967 Plymouth VIP
In 1965, Ford introduced a luxury version of its full-size car, the Galaxie 500. Dubbed the LTD, Ford’s marketing department advertised that it rode as quietly as a Rolls-Royce. Others quickly jumped on the bandwagon, with the Chevrolet Caprice… more»
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Still in the Barn: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
In 1978, the Pontiac Trans Am was riding a sales crest that started with the mid-1977 movie, Smokey and the Bandit. That black Trans Am driven by Burt Reynolds brought buyers into Pontiac dealers who saw demand grow by… more»
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More Than A Roller: 1972 Dodge Charger SE
One of Dodge’s hottest cars in the late 1960s was the Charger. It sold nearly 225,000 copies in 1968-70 and it was popularized in the movies (Bullitt) and later on television (Dukes of Hazzard). A redesign would come in… more»
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Italian Thoroughbred: 1967 Maserati Mistral 4000 Coupe
While many might consider the Maserati Mistral an Italian sports car, the company produced and marketed it as a two-seat Grand Tourer. Its distinctive styling guarantees the rare exotic can turn as many heads today as it did when… more»
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French Project: 1961 Facel Vega Facellia
Who first moved a car’s engine from under a hatch beneath its seat into its front end? That would be Panhard Levassor – also responsible for creating the saloon car. Who patented the supercharger? Louis Renault, of course. And… more»
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Dry Climate Find: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
When I recently compiled a list of cars from each decade of the 20th Century that I would gladly park in my garage, the 1970s contribution was a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am in Martinique Blue. I have always liked… more»
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1-of-1? 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible
This 1971 Dodge Challenger Convertible is a mystery machine. The company only produced 1,857 drop-top variants in that model year, making it a relatively rare beast. However, there could be more to this classic than meets the eye. It… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
As a writer, I have always found the 1960s to be the most challenging time when compiling articles for our faithful Barn Finds readers. That is not because it was a decade littered with bad cars. The opposite is… more»
