In considering all of the participants of the second generation (’68-’72) Pontiac GTO I’d have to save my favorite is the ’69 edition such as our subject car. Why? Like most things that involve styling it’s subjective, maybe a… more»
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Rolling Shell Project: 1989 BMW M3
The world of modern collector cars shows no sign of slowing down, as hulks like this classic 1989 BMW M3 go to show. This one is sitting on eBay with bids over $12,000 already with the reserve unmet. There… more»
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Dune Buggy Project: 1969 Meyers Manx Tow’d
From 1964 to 1971, Californian Bruce Meyers and his company produced a variety of on- and off-road vehicles for recreational use. More commonly known as “dune buggies,” Meyers’ most well-known version was the Manx which could be licensed for… more»
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Gentleman’s Pickup: 1969 Ford Ranchero 500
Ford introduced the Ranchero in 1957 as a utility coupe aka “gentleman’s pickup.” It was based on a full-size Fairlane 2-door wagon for the first three years, switching to the compact Falcon for another six before settling in as… more»
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Saved From The Crusher: 1940s Ford 9N Tractor
This tractor is a little tough to nail down the date for when it was made. The seller doesn’t show any numbers but they refer to it as a 1939 to 1942 Ford 9N. They have it listed here… more»
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Project Pony: 1976 Ford Pinto
This car has a missing letter “O” and that’s the least of its problems. It’s original, like a time capsule that was left inside of a sealed ziploc in Puerto Rico for three decades which is a shame. This… more»
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Real Deal Roller? 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396
Chevrolet’s new mid-size car, the Chevelle, debuted in 1964. With it came the utility coupe El Camino which was based on the Chevelle’s 2-door station wagon platform. So, it was natural that when the Chevelle would add a performance… more»
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400 Tri-Power?1968 Pontiac Firebird
I’m probably more familiar with Chevrolets than I am with Pontiacs but I genuinely prefer first-gen Firebirds to Camaros for the simple fact that there are many fewer encountered. Sometimes it seems that there are more first-gen Camaros in… more»
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One Owner 1980 Chevrolet Luv
The Chevrolet Luv pickup certainly has its fans, as its compact dimensions and humble powerplant made it a sensible choice for drivers who needed the convenience of a pickup and the efficiency of an economy car. The Luv shown… more»
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Real Barn Find! 1971 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Drop-Top
For the second half of the 20th Century, the 88 nameplate was a mainstay of the Oldsmobile lineup. It was often the entry-level “big” car (but it was still nicely trimmed) and several variants were included over the years,… more»
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SportsRoof 351 V8! 1970 Ford Galaxie 500
From the late 1950s and into the 1970s, the Galaxie 500 was Ford’s top-selling car (except during the early Mustang years). It was a full-size family car with a level of trim that was comparable to the Chevrolet Impala…. more»
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Dual Carbs! 1941 Buick Special 46 SSE
Here’s one that I am certain I have never encountered, a 1941 Buick Special 46SSE. I’m such a sucker for colors and green gets my attention every time so this “Sedanette” immediately caught my attention. But there are other… more»
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Pint-Sized Fun: Pair Of Berkeley SE492 Roadsters
Sometimes an advertisement can present a wealth of information yet leave some details mysterious. In this case, the “what” is obvious: a pair of beautiful Berkeley roadsters, one 1959 and one 1958, listed here on Craigslist. The “where” is… more»
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Perfect Project: 1960 Shasta Airflyte Trailer
Even though we’re having an incredibly grueling, drawn-out, relentless end of winter here in the upper Midwest, most of us have spring on our minds and for me, that’s motorcycles and vintage campers. In this case, trailers and this… more»
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454 Power! 1946 Willys Custom
Looking to spice up your motor pool with something on the wild and crazy side? This 1946 Willys in Duluth, Minnesota may be just this ticket to ratchet up the interest level when you pull in at the local… more»
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1 Of 3 Remaining? 1929 Oakland Cabriolet Project
Here’s a marque not featured often on BarnFinds, an Oakland. Of course, it has been 91 years since the last one was produced so that may have something to do with it. This example is a project and will… more»
