Just the other day, a Shelby Cobra replica drove past my driveway, looking low and mean and sounding laughably loud at five miles per hour as these things do. I couldn’t help but think about what a screaming bargain… more»
Muscle Cars
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How’s That Shifter Work? Lightning Rods 1984 Hurst/Olds
Sometimes I wonder what the younger generation thinks of these ‘80s collectibles, especially compared with the cars we treasure from the 1960s. When those come up at auctions, or as barn finds, they’re often totally rusty or trashed. Cars… more»
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Pre-Auction Sale: Classic Car Collection in Pennsylvania
Over the last few years, we have been flagging a series of craigslist ads from the Bangor, Pennsylvania area with what looks like an entire warehouse full of vintage American cars and trucks. The seller would disperse a few… more»
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Final Year Survivor: 1971 Dodge Super Bee 440 6-Pack
By 1971, the writing was on the wall for the mighty American muscle car. The specter of tightening emission regulations and crippling insurance costs saw buyers begin to turn their backs on these classics, and sales results reflected this… more»
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1 of 1 LS6 454 V8: 1970 Chevrolet El Camino
Only about 4,500 Chevelles and El Caminos were built in 1970 with the LS6 454 V8 that produced nearly one horsepower per cubic inch. Maybe 10-12% of those were El Camino’s and the seller says this pickup has been… more»
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390/4-Speed: 1966 Ford Fairlane GT Convertible
By 1966, buyers seeking a new car with genuine performance credentials were spoiled for choice. Waiting in the wings were the Pontiac GTO, Chevrolet’s Chevelle SS or Impala SS, or the Oldsmobile 442 (to name a few). If your… more»
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14K Original Miles: 1985 Buick Grand National
This 1985 Buick Grand National is a low-mileage specimen with just 14,000 miles on the clock. The seller reportedly purchased it out of the Wisconsin estate of the original owner when it had 12,900 miles on the clock. He… more»
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429 CJ! 1971 Mercury Cougar GT
Denoted as a one-year-only offering is this 429 Cobra Jet equipped 1971 Mercury Cougar GT. Admittedly, it’s not a common find and the seller claims lots of originality that further adds to its rarity. As with many cars, this… more»
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King Kong! 1971 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda
Ah yes, the rarified air of a Barrett-Jackson auction. I’ll admit it, I haven’t watched one in years or attended one in an even longer period of time. Regardless, this 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda caught my attention for what it… more»
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GT-Woah! Numbers-Matching 1965 Pontiac GTO Time Capsule
I love cars like this; I refer to them as ‘honest.’ There’s no trying to put lipstick on a pig with a bad paint job that looks good at 10 feet. There’s no long, useless description that conveys generic,… more»
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Rare ZL1 427 V8: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Working through the COPO process at Chevrolet (Central Office Production Order), a racing-oriented Chevy dealer ordered 50 specially equipped Camaro’s. Core to these automobiles was a ZL1 light-weight 427 cubic inch V8 that was suitable for drag racing. This… more»
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Saleen Tribute? 1981 Ford Mustang Project
This 1981 Ford Mustang project has clearly been hiding out in the seller’s storage unit for some time. The four-eyed ‘Stang also wears numerous Saleen decals, but most of us know they didn’t make a Saleen at this point… more»
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Burgundy Beauty: 1967 Pontiac GTO
I was ten when the restyled GTO hit the streets in 1965 with its stacked headlights (leaning slightly forward), split grille, fake hood scoop, wraparound taillights, and dual exhausts. It’s my favorite year of GTO styling, but the restyled,… more»
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440 Equipped! 1970 Dodge Charger R/T
Dodge produced its second-generation Charger from 1968-1970, and with the demand still sky-high, these are continuing to exchange hands quickly no matter what kind of shape they’re in. We see quite a few of these cars here at Barn… more»
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401/4-Speed: 1966 Buick Skylark Gran Sport
When an enthusiast is contemplating spending their hard-earned cash on a classic car, there are many factors to consider. Although price, condition, and desirability sit at the top of the list, potential buyers should never discount a long-term ownership… more»
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Original Paint: 1969 Pontiac GTO
We all dream of locating a desirable one-owner classic that is unmolested, and that’s what the seller of this 1969 Pontiac GTO found while attending an estate sale around two years ago. They became the car’s second owner, revived… more»
