Most people think the Mustang was the first “pony car,” hence the market segment would later be named after it. But the Plymouth Barracuda beat the Ford to the punch by 17 days in April 1964. The Barracuda would… more»
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Rookie Year Ragtop: 1961 Triumph TR4
At the dawn of the 1960s there was no way to know of the massive social upheaval the close of the decade would bring– unless, perhaps, you traded in tea leaves and crystal balls for steel and rubber. As… more»
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Buried At Least 15 Years: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro
The second generation of the Chevy Camaro enjoyed a long run between 1970-81. They were attractive, popular cars that could be ordered anywhere from mild to wild (but less of the latter as the 1970s wore on). This 1979… more»
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Diesel-Powered Estate Find: 1980 Cadillac Seville
The Seville was introduced in 1975 as a means of making the Cadillac more appealing to younger import car buyers. And while the car was initially successful, they missed their mark by selling a lot of them to older… more»
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20-Year Barn Find: 1966 Pontiac GTO
Pontiac set the standard for mid-size muscle cars to follow when it rolled out its Tempest/ LeMans-based GTO in 1964. Anticipating there was a market for 20,000 cars annually, the GTO quickly quadrupled those figures. This ’66 edition was… more»
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Backyard Treasure: 1957 Porsche 356A Speedster
During the 1950s, foreign manufacturers were beginning to infiltrate the American market with small, sporty cars, designed to look good as well as win races. After a Porsche 356 won its class at the 1951 Le Mans 24 Hours,… more»
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9k Mile Survivor? 1977 Lincoln Continental
The Continental dominated Lincoln production for 55 years – until 2020 when the company decided to focus exclusively on crossovers and SUVs. The car’s fifth-generation was built between 1970-79, including this ’77 edition which has been off the road… more»
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Collection of Cars and Parts: 1974 Jensen-Healey
The Jensen-Healey was a 2-seat British luxury sports car built between 1972-76. Produced by Jensen Motors Ltd., it would be the company’s best-selling automobile at 10,500 copies. Not only does the seller have a running example of one, but… more»
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Unfinished Project: 1969 Plymouth GTX
Plymouth perceived there was a market for an upscale mid-size muscle car, so the GTX debuted in 1967. The cars had a standard 440 cubic inch V8 and the marque continued through 1971, after which it became part of… more»
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N-96 Ramcharger: 1970 Dodge Super Bee
The Super Bee was to Dodge as the Road Runner was to Plymouth. The Super Bee followed the Road Runner into the no-frills segment of the mid-size muscle car market in 1968. It was never as popular, perhaps because… more»
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No Reserve AWD: AMC Eagle SX/4 DL
Today, it is common to find manufacturers rolling passenger cars off their production lines with All-Wheel-Drive capabilities. Companies like Subaru and Mitsubishi have made such drivetrains legendary with their respective WRX and Evo models. However, vehicles like the Toyota… more»
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L-Code 440/4-Speed! 1969 Dodge Charger R/T
I’m guessing many of our readers are thinking the same thing I was upon first glance at this 1969 Dodge Charger R/T, that the car is actually a ’68 model, judging from the grille and that round side-marker light… more»
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Miami Vice Edition: 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
Some cars bear all of their secrets in full view rather than forcing the next owner to go digging for answers. This 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is a great example of this phenomenon, as it was clearly modified in-period and… more»
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Twin-Stick! 1984 Dodge Colt GTS Turbo
The “hot hatchback” category draws fans from around the world who enjoy performance in a small package with a priority on fun *and* fuel economy. These budget speedsters have moved markedly upscale since this 1984 Dodge Colt GTS Turbo… more»
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4-Speed SS Clone: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle
Hands down, one of the most cloned, faked, tributed, pick your euphemism, automobiles is a Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport (SS). In ’67, the VIN still told the story so deception is harder to pull off. The seller of this… more»
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Barn Find Project: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am is listed here on Barn Finds Classifieds. The seller lists 10 mechanical problems and 6 cosmetic problems with the car. While the pictures look nice, it is refreshing to find a seller who discloses… more»
