Wearing optional Maroon Metallic and Beige two-tone paint, someone checked quite a few boxes when they ordered this Chevette hatchback. It even has color-matched wheels, not to mention the unusual, new-for-1981 Isuzu diesel engine, matched with an Isuzu 5-speed… more»
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2008 Hemi-Powered Police Dodge Charger
When Dodge revived the Charger nameplate in 2006, it was applied to a 4-door performance sedan based on Chrysler’s LX platform. Low enforcement entities quickly embraced the car as viable for police work, much like the Ford Crown Victoria… more»
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Ultra Rare and Ultra Reasonable: 1936 Ford Club Cabriolet
While we lament the overall decline in values for prewar cars, there are a few bright spots. Garages are opening up and some fascinating and rare automobiles are hitting the marketplace. One of the most shocking is the emergence… more»
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Base-Model Project: 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
Running across a mostly unrestored 1971 Plymouth Barracuda in driver-condition is bound to stir up some debate, especially when it’s already gotten the standard flat hood swapped out and the rear end treated to ‘Cuda styling. Things get more… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1965 Rover 3-Liter Coupe
This 1965 Rover 3-Liter Coupe, also known as a P5 Mark II, has been parked in a garage for the past 15 years. Before being parked, it was in good working order and looks to be a survivor that… more»
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1 of 80: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L88
Rarity claims are nothing new to us at Barn Finds, and these sometimes add little to the potential value of a classic. However, cars sometimes land on our desks where the feature that raises that claim is so significant… more»
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Cheap Wheels Project: 1992 Plymouth Laser
The Plymouth Laser and its badged-engineered cousins, the Mitsubishi Eclipse and Eagle Talon, were the first new products to emerge from Diamond-Star Motors. DSM was a partnership between Chrysler and Mitsubishi, which included a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in… more»
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Letter Series Wannabe? 1962 Chrysler 300
The Pontiac GTO was not the first muscle car, but it was the first mid-size muscle car. The real honors go to the Chrysler 300 “Letter Series” machines from 1955 to 1965. Based on the snappy New Yorker, these… more»
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Outlook Not So Good: 1948 Chrysler New Yorker Coupe
Did you have a Magic 8 Ball as a kid? Or, maybe as an adult? For those unfamiliar with this prognostication tool, it was a large plastic replica of a billiards ball that would reveal an answer to your… more»
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One Owner Sport Sedan: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
The 1965 model year was a banner one for Chevrolet. Besides the successful mid-size Chevelle being in its second season, the full-size Impala, et al, sold more than one million copies for the first time. That includes the seller’s… more»
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Survivor! 1960 MGA 1600 Coupe
Here’s a worthwhile project – the question is, at what price? This 1960 MGA 1600 coupe is as close to rust-free as you’ll find, thanks to its Colorado Springs existence since new. The chrome is good, the glass is… more»
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Highly Optioned: 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400
When Pontiac released its Firebird for the 1967 model year, it followed what has become regarded as the traditional path that made the pony cars from this era such a resounding success. Buyers could spend the bare minimum on… more»
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Fun Driver: 1961 Austin Mini Cooper
If you have never driven an original Mini, you have missed out on one of life’s great motoring pleasures. They are tiny and, thanks to their low center of gravity, they are as close as you can get to… more»
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Rusty Garage Find: 1969 Pontiac GTO
The 1969 model year may have been the pinnacle for muscle car sales. As 1970 arrived, demand was cooling thanks to market saturation and rising insurance premiums. The leader of the pack, Pontiac’s GTO, was already feeling the pinch,… more»
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1 of 1? No Reserve 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible
Almost any car is one of one if you break things down far enough, but that’s a cynical way to view this truly uncommon 1973 Mustang Convertible. With 11,853 sold, the ’73 ragtop was actually quite successful as the… more»
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Neighborhood Errands: 1999 Bombardier NEV
The 1970s through the early 2000s were an interesting time for battery-powered vehicles. Most of them were experiments for around-town driving only. This unusual and rarely seen today 1999 Bombardier NEV (Neighborhood Electric Vehicle) Class-E is listed here on… more»
