For a very long time, one of the best options for “cheap wheels” was any big General Motors product with a 3800 under the hood, because they were well-known for lasting at least 200,000 miles, even if the body was disintegrating… more»
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318 4-Speed Project: 1973 Plymouth Duster
Plymouth had an instant hit on their hands when they introduced the Duster compact fastback in 1970. And they sold an ample number of Duster 340s, too, a small-block muscle car. This 1973 edition advertises itself as one, but… more»
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1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham Diesel
A rust-free North Dakota car is something dreams are made of. Hear me out. Some parts of the state don’t use road salt, so this 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham Sedan is rock-solid, according to the seller. It’s… more»
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Mint Condition: 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
Describing the condition of any classic with almost four decades of active service under its belt as “mint” is a bold approach. However, it is the term used by the seller when assessing this 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon. Close… more»
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Mostly Original 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
In its August 1957 road test of the Studebaker Golden Hawk, Motor Life magazine said it was a “compromise car,” but that was in no way a slight on the South Bend sportster; instead, it was intended to be complimentary, as… more»
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Drivetrain Surprise: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500
From the 1959 to 1974 model years, the Galaxie was the mainstay of Ford’s full-size automobile line-up. The Galaxie 500 was at the top of the food chain until the LTD arrived in 1965. This 1962 Galaxie is a… more»
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EMS Performance Edition: 1973 Saab 99
Here’s one that doesn’t grace Barn Finds’ webpages very often, if ever, a 1973 Saab 99. But wait, there’s more as this mobile citizen of Elyria, Ohio, is a hopped-up EMS (Electronic fuel injection Manual transmission Special) edition. Said… more»
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Slant-Six Survivor: 1973 Dodge Dart Custom
You don’t have to be cheap, I mean, frugal, to have purchased a Dodge Dart, but their advertising touted its value: “Dodge Dart… more than one million sold to the economy minded.” This 1973 Dodge Dart Custom Sedan is… more»
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One Owner Survivor! 1971 Ford Pinto Runabout
Are you pining for a survivor-quality Pinto to prance over to the nearest Cars ‘N Coffee? We found just the thing, and with a little elbow grease, it might really shine. Here on craigslist is a Ford Pinto hatchback… more»
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Including Tri-Power GTO: Potpourri of Pontiacs
The Pontiac GTO is widely credited for starting the mid-1960s mid-size muscle car movement. And sales of nearly 100,000 units in 1966 alone helped seal that reputation. The seller has a ’66 matching numbers Tri-Power GTO along with two… more»
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Make An Offer: 1965 Daimler V8 2.5
Daimler is Britain’s oldest automotive manufacturer and was once one of the country’s premier brands. They were even the official automobile of choice for the British Royal Family. These days, many of you may not be aware that the… more»
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Go Mango! 340-Powered 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger
The Slant Six is a Mopar mainstay, but if given the chance to swap a complete 340 and 727 Torqueflite from a ’70 ‘Cuda into your Slant Six Dart, especially when it’s a factory Go Mango car, many of… more»
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Mild Custom Touches: 1962 Plymouth Belvedere
Chrysler Corp. made a strategic boo-boo in 1962 when it came to their full-sized Dodges and Plymouths. Operating on the supposed assumption that Chevrolet was downsizing the Impala, et al, cars like the Plymouth Belvedere now rode on a… more»
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Survivor Quality: 1972 AMC Hornet
By the end of the 1960s, the venerable Rambler American was about out of gas (its design dated to the 1950s). So American Motors somehow ponied up $40 million to design an all-new compact using a Hudson nameplate, the… more»
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Only Two Owners: 1976 Ford Maverick
Ford introduced the compact Maverick five years to the day after the Mustang. It was there to replace the aging Falcon, not create a new market niche. Over the course of eight years, nearly 2.1 million copies were sold,… more»
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1968 Ford LTD Brougham 4-Door Hardtop 390 V8
A 1968 Ford brochure says, “Ford ’68… Quiet. Strong. Beautiful.” That could have been said about me. Ok, maybe just the quiet part, but it’s hard to argue with the unique personality and features of the 1968 Ford LTD… more»
