Made for a decade, between 1971 and 1980, the ultimate in badge-engineering could have been Chrysler’s Rootes Group version of the Hillman Avenger in the form of the Dodge 1800, made for the Brazilian market in Brazil. Did any… more»
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Sleeve-Valve Beauty: 1928 Willys-Knight Model 56
About fifteen years ago, my mom found a picture of my paternal grandmother perched on the running board of an antique car, and she gave me a task she knew I’d relish: finding out what kind of car she… more»
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Matching Trailer Included: 1970 Honda N600
There are some attempts to make a car more interesting or marketable that come across as being straight gimmicky. However, in other instances, you have to give the seller credit for making their car a standout in a way… more»
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Customized Oddball: 1969 Ford Ranchero
Ford introduced two new products in 1957. One was the Skyliner, a retractable hardtop that turned into a convertible with a flick of a switch. The other was the Ranchero, a pickup based on a wagon platform rather than… more»
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Toyota Experiment: 2000 Toyota Will Vi
This isn’t one of my Photoshop creations, this 2000 Toyota Will Vi really looks like this! It also isn’t one of the famous Nissan Pike creations, although it’s hard not to compare the Pike vehicles to Toyota’s Will Vi…. more»
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Barn Find: 1978 AMC “Levi’s” Gremlin X
The quirky Gremlin made its last appearance for 1978 before being replaced by an updated model, the Spirit, a name that lacks the same sense of whimsy that a Gremlin with fake denim seats presents to the world. Yes,… more»
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Garage Find: 1978 AMC Matador Sedan With Barcelona Package
The AMC Matador, perhaps best known as Reed and Malloy’s black-and-white in the final three seasons of Adam-12, presented its protruding proboscis to the marketplace for the final time in 1978, and that marketplace reacted by buying 4,824 sedans, 3,746… more»
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Is This Your Jam? 1972 Monte Carlo 4X4
I’ve always wanted an early 1970s Monte Carlo. I’ve never particularly wanted a 4X4. But here’s the chance to have both in one tidy package in the form of a home-engineered 1972 Monte Carlo 4X4. You can view the… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1974 AMC Hornet
Do you live in a salt-free region of our beautiful United States? Do you live in a rust-belt state but long for a simple three-season daily driver that will turn some heads and start some conversations while still providing… more»
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Once A Barn Find: 1949 Willys Jeepster
You’ve got to give it to Willys for trying new things; after all, when you’re a smaller automaker trying to make it work by finding niches in the market, you have to find those niches. Well, for all Brooks… more»
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Amphibious Project: 1966 Amphicar Model 770
The automotive world has produced its share of radical thinking, but very few manufacturers have tackled the challenge of producing amphibious cars. However, the Amphicar Model 770 stands out as one of the most successful efforts, with 3,878 vehicles… more»
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One-of-a-Kind Custom: 1973 Volkswagen Beetle
During the second half of the 20th Century, you couldn’t go a mile without seeing a Volkswagen Type 1 (aka Beetle). That’s because 21.5 million copies of the quirky “Bug” were built and sold between 1945 and 2003. But,… more»
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Still in the Barn: 1957 Volvo PV444
America is enormous. From my home in Michigan to Chandler, Oklahoma, where Barn Finds reader Tony Primo found this dusty 1957 Volvo on craigslist, is over 1,000 miles. The seller offers little information about its overall condition, aside from the fact… more»
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Rare Concept Car: 1979 Ford Mustang Daytona Concept
We all know how big of a deal the Fox body Ford Mustang is in terms of muscle car history. It was a game-changer, and a generation that in many ways, set the stage for what the Mustang would… more»
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Cheap Project: 1982 Johnson Phantom
When hunting for a project to restore, it’s often beneficial to be patient and wait for one that won’t require an exhaustive amount of work, if it’s a mass-produced model that enters the marketplace frequently. However, if your dream… more»
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Elvis Presley’s 1970 Cadillac Eldorado Guitar Car
Earning the prestigious title of The King Of Rock ‘N’ Roll is no small accomplishment, and not many musicians can claim they have a fan base the size of Elvis Presley. Speaking of size, very few collectors can say… more»
