In 1959, Ford introduced four-wheel drive to the 3rd Generation F-Truck range, being the first of the big three manufacturers to do so. Previously, it was available on Ford trucks, but these conversions were complete externally by Marmon-Herrington. This… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Unlikely Survivor: 1988 Dodge Aires
When someone says “Best on the East Coast,” you might expect to see a Corvette or Ferrari in the picture. Nope – we’re looking at the best Dodge Aires on the eastern seaboard, found in New Jersey. A few… more»
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Fun to Drive: 1926 Ford Model T Roadster
From all accounts, Henry Ford could be a cantankerous individual who resisted change and believed that production of his beloved Model T could continue forever. For a number of years, he had vehemently resisted calls by his son, Edsel,… more»
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Captain’s Seating: 1990 Chevrolet Suburban
I keep hoping for the magical combination of a rear-wheel drive wagon with a manual transmission to show up on my door step for kid carrying duties, but it hasn’t happened yet. Then I see monsters like this extremely… more»
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8,000 Original Miles: 1981 BMW M1
When it comes to iconic BMWs, it doesn’t get much better than the limited production M1 – effectively, the company’s first supercar. M1s rarely come up for sale today, and this example is claimed to have not been offered… more»
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Brown’s the New Black: 1976 Chevy Corvette
When it comes to fairly common project cars like a 1976 Chevrolet Corvette, one way to get my attention is to list one in an unusual color. We see plenty of these ‘Vettes in red, white, and black, but… more»
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FX3 Suspension: 1989 Chevrolet Corvette Z51
It really hadn’t occurred to me until I read this listing description for a 1989 Chevrolet Corvette, but the ’89s are an interesting year: they preserved the classic C4 styling cues before the Corvette adopted a more rounded look,… more»
Completely Original: 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe
Barn Finder Miguel has been keeping an eye on the internet, and he has spotted this Mustang for us. Thank you so much for that Miguel. This Mustang has spent its life in California, but now the owner has… more»
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390 4-Speed: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
This 1964 Ford Galaxie is a car that I have quite a soft spot for, as we had a nearly identical car as our family car when I was a teenager. My father sold it, which is something that… more»
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Reliable Fun: 1952 Dodge Meadowbrook
The Dodge Meadowbrook was introduced in 1949 to be the mid-range car in the Dodge line-up. By 1952 the entry-level Wayfarer was discontinued, making the Meadowbrook the cheapest car in the Dodge line. This 1952 Meadowbrook is listed for… more»
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34k Documented Miles: 1977 Chrysler Cordoba
Barn Finder Rocco B has been scouting cyberspace, and he has located this 1977 Cordoba for us to look at, so thank you for that Rocco. This 1977 Chrysler Cordoba has clocked a genuine and documented 34,000 miles and… more»
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36k Miles: 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88
The 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 marked the end of the line for the full-sized rear-wheel drive Oldsmobile, with the Delta 88 switching to front-wheel-drive from 1986. This Delta 88 is a Royale Brougham, which was a luxurious car in… more»
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179 Original Miles! 1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo
While the Z31 chassis of the iconic Nissan 300ZX is well known to enthusiasts, near-perfect time-capsule examples like this 50th Anniversary model with just 179 original miles are far from common. The selling dealer claims the one previous owner… more»
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Rare And Weird: 1992 Subaru SVX
Subaru’s weird and rare SVX sports coupe was a grand touring enigma, with a potentially great car held back in a few significant ways. These were not the easiest vehicles to live with maintenance-wise, and finding a good one… more»
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Calendar Car: 1978 Chrysler Cordoba
The Cordoba was a big success for Chrysler when it was introduced in 1975. For the brand that had sworn off of smaller cars, they probably breathed a sigh of relief when one model of the Cordoba outsold the… more»
Low Mile Original: 1978 Lincoln Mark V
This is a great example of the days when coupes were the size of modern sedans. This 1978 Lincoln Mark 5 has 11,900 original miles on the odometer, a clean title, and is being sold for a hefty $18,000…. more»
