Who says that US emissions regulations were all bad? We got some good cars from the deal, just not from American makers. The Japanese found workarounds, giving us the Celica, the Accord, the Z-car – all of which aged… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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BF Auction: 1977 Jeep Wagoneer
UPDATE: The seller has decided to relist this Wagoneer! Since we last ran it, they’ve had a lot of work done. Their mechanic rebuilt the carburetor, replaced the rear main seal and oil pan gasket, and installed a new… more»
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Paint Or Patina? 1971 Ford LTD Two-Door Hardtop
Cool and tough isn’t how a person normally describes a 1971 Ford LTD, but there it is. I like luxury as much as the next person, but a two-door LTD with “racing wheels”, blackwall tires, and in cosmetic condition… more»
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Custom Van Culture Artifact: 1977 Dodge B100 Van
Of all the wonderfully glorious things that Americans love, perhaps no greater love exists than that of our passionate desire to drive rear-wheel drive vehicles with V-8 engines under the hood. When emissions and fuel economy standards struck a… more»
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Stored for 33 Years: 1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster Town Sedan
There will always be people who don’t feel quite at home in their time and place, and without them, there probably wouldn’t be a car hobby today. In my home state of Michigan, one of the most vivid examples… more»
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Under 8K Miles: 1986 Ferrari Testarossa
There was a time when I didn’t love the Ferrari Testarossa. I’d say it was the middle or late 90s, and it just seemed like a played-out supercar. It was the stereotypical display of exuberance, the go-to bench player… more»
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Rare 1996 Pontiac Trans Am SLP Comp T/A
Almost every vehicle manufacturer produces Limited Edition vehicles to celebrate a badge milestone, but this 1996 Pontiac Trans Am is slightly different. The good folks at SLP waved their magic wand over this classic to commemorate the twenty-fifth birthday… more»
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1 of 3,000: Rust-Free 1988 Ford Ranger GT
You’re right, that grille isn’t a factory Ford Ranger GT piece that would have been on this truck when it rolled off the assembly line. You’re also right that I’d be sourcing an original-style grille on day one after… more»
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Mostly Original? 1966 Arctic Cat 140D
It’s hard to believe how quickly snowmobiles developed during the mid-1950s and 1960s, and a lot of this development was due to Mr. Edgar Hetten of Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Polaris was first for Mr. Hetten but then came… more»
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Numbers-Matching: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340
We have recently been inundated with some excellent project candidates at Barn Finds, and if your leanings are towards Mopar muscle, this 1970 Plymouth Duster 340 deserves a close look. It ticks many of the boxes that enthusiasts consider… more»
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1979 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT 4×4 W/429 V8
Candyapple Red is quite a color on this 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT 4×4 pickup, especially in the sunshine. This is just on the cusp of the “highboy” era but by 1979, it wouldn’t have officially been known as… more»
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$63k for an Original 1963 Chevrolet Impala
In 1963, Americans were still enamored with the Impala as a way to “See the USA in Your Chevrolet”. The GM division sold nearly a quarter more Impala Sport Coupes in ’63 than in ’62, which was also a… more»
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Stunning Turbine Copper 1967 Dodge Charger
The Dodge Charger arrived in 1966 as a quasi-personal luxury car with a performance twist. Using the same B-body platform as the Coronet, the Charger adopted a fastback look with four bucket seats to accommodate its passengers. This second-year… more»
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Solid Survivor: 1965 Buick Electra 225 Sport Coupe
A mere five years after tumbling to ninth place in industry-wide sales, Buick rebounded to fifth for 1965 on the strength of an attractive lineup that included three flagship nameplates: the Riviera, Wildcat, and Electra 225. For those who… more»
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1977 Dodge W150 Macho Power Wagon 400 V8
I thought 1978 was the first official model year for the Macho Power Wagon, but they were starting to be produced in early 1977. Looking pretty good but needing some work, as with a lot of us, this 1977… more»
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Survivor Sled: 1977 John Deere 340 Liquifire
I’m not sure when the photos of this 1977 John Deere 340 Liquifire were taken, but this is what about half of our winters look like lately in Minnesota; no snow. It’s quite different from the 1960s and 70s,… more»
