The Oldsmobile Cutlass was born in 1961 as an upscale trim level of the F85. From then thru 1999, it would become one of the GM division’s best sellers, even reaching the #1 spot at one point. The seller… more»
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Original 302: 1973 Mercury Comet
I’ve always found the 1973 Ford Maverick and Mercury Comet fascinating vehicles. Although the First Generation Mustang was in its final days of production, these cousins were closer in design philosophy to the early Mustangs than the Mustang II… more»
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Homologation Special: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2
Life in NASCAR is very much an action-reaction kind of existence. To achieve what the bigwigs in Daytona call parity, rules are bent, massaged, and sometimes overlooked to make sure the show is a good one. Take for example… more»
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Two Owner Driver: 1937 Ford DeLuxe Coupe
While writing for Barn Finds is a pleasure and a privilege, the downside is that I often face cars I would love to park in my garage. If I were to buy every one of them, my garage would… more»
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Hemi-Powered! A Pair Of 1957 Dodge Coronets
Update 3-20: I have revised the engine info. for Coronet #2. – JO So, is it a good thing if you’re looking for an older car and you find what you want but then you learn that it’s really… more»
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Cheap V8-Powered 1977 Chevrolet Nova Concours
From its introduction in 1962 to its retirement in 1979 as a rear-wheel-drive compact, the Chevy II/Nova was one of Chevrolet’s biggest sellers. The fourth generation debuted in 1975 and the magic was still there as the 1977 model… more»
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Desirable No Reserve Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
There can be many reasons why one classic can represent a better restoration prospect than others. These can include the candidate’s complete nature, the availability of required parts, or the car’s inherent desirability. This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air ticks… more»
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Tri-Power Project: 1960 Pontiac Bonneville
Usually when one hears the term tri-power, or triple two-barrel, or six-pack (not the drinkable version), one assumes a GTO, Corvette, Road Runner, etc. but in the days before muscle cars and big-block Corvettes, such a setup, generically defined… more»
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Low Mileage and Pristine: 1989 Beretta GTU
In the late eighties, Chevy was producing more than a few really attractive cars. Obviously, the Corvette and Camaro were stunningly well designed, but these good looks trickled down to more pedestrian models. That translated into what GM loves… more»
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Big-Block 1978 Dodge Magnum GT + Parts Car
Using the Chrysler B-body platform, the Dodge Magnum replaced the 1976-7 Charger Daytona as that Chrysler division’s mid-size performance-minded machine. The GT focused on muscle while the XE aimed at personal luxury buyers. The seller has two of these… more»
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Giant Yard Sale: Take Your Pick Collection
It’s always interesting when a seller lists a batch of cars together in one ad. From numbers matching, and super clean classics to complete project cars and everything in between. And apparently with not much in common. This gaggle… more»
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High Quality, High Mileage: 1984 Mercedes 300 Turbo Diesel
In the late seventies and early eighties, automakers were experimenting with diesel engines. Some of these experiments were a huge waste of time, money, and customer loyalty. Others managed to nearly perfect the engines, only to find that customers… more»
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Parked in 1990: 1970 Austin Mini 1275 GT
The Mini proved to be one of the motoring world’s great survivors. It remained in production in one form or another from 1959 until 2000. The most significant visual change occurred in 1969 when it literally received a facelift…. more»
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Neoclassic Driver: 1982 Zimmer Golden Spirit
The Zimmer Golden Spirit is a neoclassic automobile. And what is that you ask? It’s a modern car made in the image of the classic rides of the 1920s and 1930s but not as a full replica. Underneath, the… more»
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Starsky-Hutch Candidate? 1974 Ford Gran Torino
Nothing shouts the ’70s like gold, brown, opera windows, and huge bumpers! If I had to define the quintessential ’70s rig, it may well be a 1974 Ford Gran Torino like today’s subject car, courtesy of Rocco B. The… more»
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3.5L Buick V8 Power: 1970 Rover 3500S
Here’s one you don’t run across very often, not in the states anyway. The 3500S was one of the P6 series of cars, a model with production beginning in 1963 from British manufacturer Rover Company Limited. But eventually, the… more»
