Are you old enough to remember when Ford introduced the LTD in 1965? If so, do you also recall the ads where they compared the quiet ride of the LTD to that of a Rolls-Royce? At first, it was… more»
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Cheap Wheels: 1980 Chevrolet Monza
The Chevy Monza was based on the Vega platform with the ills of that car (hopefully) resolved. It competed against the likes of the Ford Mustang II in the sporty subcompact market. Each GM division (except Cadillac) would get… more»
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Impeccable Sport Coupe: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet ditched the tailfins on their full-size cars in 1961. That made for a cleaner look that may have reached its pinnacle in 1962 (my favorite of the 1961-64 generation). The Impala Sport Couple had a more formal roofline… more»
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Parts or Project: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Roller
The Galaxie 500 dominated the Ford lineup across three decades (1959 to 1974). It was the company’s bread-and-better car much like the Impala at Chevrolet. The third generation was around from 1965 to 1969 and is noteworthy for being… more»
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Rally Rumbler: 1998 Subaru Impreza WRX STi GC8 Type RA V5
Though configured in right hand drive, this example of Subaru’s world rally car is near the top of the stack in terms of collectability. Never sold in the US market, it’s a niche model (1000 copies made) inside a… more»
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Easy Project? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan
It surprises me how frequently enthusiasts get so close to the finish line with a project, then for reasons unknown, decide not to continue moving forward and see it through to completion. That’s what seems to be happening with… more»
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Barn Find Cosworth: 1987 Mercedes 190E 2.3 16v
Ah, a car that is near and dear to my heart for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is I am entering year seven after rescuing a similar model from a junkyard in Pennsylvania. This car… more»
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Low-Mile Cruiser: 1997 Cadillac Seville SLS
If you were observing the car scene in the middle 1990s (what a great time to be alive), you undoubtedly saw Cadillac working very hard to convince younger shoppers to step foot in the showroom. Anyone remember “The Caddy… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1969 Ford Torino GT
The seller became the custodian of this 1969 Ford Torino GT after purchasing it from the original owner last year. It had hibernated since 1983 but has been revived, ready to find a new home. The seller focused on… more»
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No Reserve Survivor: 1979 Chevrolet Caprice
As the 1980s evolved and vehicle manufacturers began to get a handle on technology that helped address the engine power losses that resulted from tighter emission regulations, cars that rolled off lines during the 1970s were largely ignored. However,… more»
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SS Clone Project or Parts: 1970 Chevrolet Nova
The third generation of the Chevy Nova (1968 to 1972) is a popular one to clone as a Super Sport. They’re light automobiles that can accommodate larger engines, and the VINs won’t usually give the cars away. This 1970… more»
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No Rust: 1975 Ford LTD Two-Door Pillared Hardtop
At almost 19 feet in length, this 1975 Ford LTD Two-Door Pillared Hardtop is a Dark Yellow Green Metallic beauty, a perfect color for 1975 even though a car this big that weighs well over two tons may not… more»
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Barn Find Rescue: 1979 Ford Granada ESS
Ford introduced the Granda in 1975 as a “senior” compact, meaning it had more of an upscale appeal. The Maverick was still in production at the time and ran through 1977. Ford hoped that the Granda would compete with… more»
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Sensible Survivor: 1963 Ford Fairlane 500
The Fairlane arrived at Ford dealers in 1955, the brand’s top-of-the-line product. The Galaxie would take over that spot in 1959, so Ford moved the nameplate to a new class of automobile in 1962, the “mid-size”. That new Ford… more»
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21st Century Daily Driver: 2000 Dodge Neon
Is the Dodge Neon a collectible car? The Neon was a compact built by Chrysler from 1995 to 2005 It was branded as a Dodge, Plymouth, or Chrysler depending on where it was sold (Chrysler branding was outside of… more»
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Stored 25 Years: 25K-Mile 1978 Chrysler LeBaron
Here’s a rare one, and by rare I mean a car in a configuration (four-door sedan) that we’ve never seen before here on Barn Finds. We’ve only seen five LeBarons from this generation but all were two-door versions and… more»
