It seemed that Ford couldn’t put a foot wrong with its First Generation Mustang. From its triumphant unveiling to its successful collaboration with Carroll Shelby, the company’s pony car was a showroom winner. It continued that trend in 1969… more»
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Solid 4×4: 1979 Ford Bronco XLT
It is fair to say that Ford’s Second Generation Bronco hit its stride by the time this XLT rolled off the line in 1979. Sales were excellent, reflecting the fact that people had warmly embraced the company’s latest offering…. more»
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Cobra V8 Project: 1978 Ford Mustang II
By 1973, the Ford Mustang had become big and bloated, and its sales numbers reflected the buying public’s disappointment. So, the car was reinvented in 1974, losing 20 inches and at least 500 lbs., as it was now a… more»
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V8-Powered Shed Find: 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente
The Comet was introduced in 1960. Originally planned as an Edsel, it carried no Mercury branding for the first two years, though it was sold at Mercury dealers. The Mercury nameplate was finally added, and the Comet stayed around… more»
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Elky Alternative: 1971 GMC Sprint Project
For years, GMC was the truck arm of General Motors as an alternative to the Chevrolet brand. In many cases, GMC products were sold alongside Buick automobiles (which is still the case here locally). They expanded their portfolio by… more»
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Dearborn’s First Compact: 1961 Ford Falcon
The Falcon debuted in 1960 as Ford’s gateway into smaller vehicles. It was an instant hit and was likely #1 in sales for many years before the Mustang (which it was based on) came along. Little changed in 1961;… more»
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Take Your Pick: Four Classics For Sale
These are often the most interesting tips we get on Barn Finds – several cars that seemingly have nothing in common other than the seller may have collected too many of them. In this case, there are two Chevrolet… more»
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F41 Optioned: 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
1987 was the end of the line for the rear-wheel-drive Oldsmobile Cutlass, that is, unless you count the ’88 offering badged as the Cutlass Supreme Classic, which existed alongside the newly introduced FWD model. 1987 was also the last… more»
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Rolls-Royce Quiet? 1967 Ford LTD Project
Ford decided there was a market niche for a full-size luxury car not named Lincoln, so they rolled out the LTD in 1965. It was a Galaxie 500 with a higher trim level. The car was an instant hit,… more»
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350-Powered 1957 Chevrolet 210
We’re no strangers to Chevrolet Tri-Five project candidates at Barn Finds, with some showing more promise than others. This 1957 Chevrolet 210 2-Door Sedan could be ideal for someone wishing to place their mark on an unfinished build. It… more»
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Cheap Convertible: 1984 Pontiac 2000 Sunbird
In the 1970s, the Sunbird was a Pontiac subcompact that was a derivative of the Chevrolet Monza. The car was reinvented in 1982, with front-wheel drive and sideways-mounted engines, typical of the engineering of that era. In 1983, a… more»
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Cheap California Special: 1968 Ford Mustang
Every now and again, you see a listing for a car that seems to be priced right on the button in terms of market conditions and fairness to the eventual buyer. The Ford Mustang California Special, or C/S, is… more»
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S-Code Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Ford restyled its popular Mustang for the second time in 1969, and added a new performance model, too. That addition was the Mach 1, and it would go on to account for a quarter of Mustang sales that year… more»
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Donated Modern Classic: 2001 Honda S2000
This is one of those cases of a car that is known for its reliability ending up in the worst hands possible given its condition. This 2001 Honda S2000 roadster is absolutely on the way to being a car… more»
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One of 1,450: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro seems to have been in the same family since new. It was passed down from the uncle to the father and now to the seller and could have been in storage for up to 35… more»
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Best Ad Of 2026? 1984 Ford Ranger XLT V6
Other than the gap-toothed grille, this 1984 Ford Ranger XLT looks pretty nice on the outside. And even inside, now that I look at the photos again. The seller talks about it with the polish of a stage-hardened comedian,… more»
