While the 1987 Monte Carlo SS doesn’t rate as the rarest car on the planet, it is unusual for us to see two ultra-low mileage examples appear in quick succession on our desks here at Barn Finds. However, that… more»
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1962 Austin-Healey 3000 V-8
It wasn’t uncommon during the 1960s and 1970s to shove American V-8s in all kinds of European sports cars, and the “big” Healeys were no exception. This particular one received a “Shelby” V-8 in 1968/69 (more about that later)… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1992 Mercury Capri 2+2
Ford Australia conceived and built the Mercury Capri at its manufacturing plant located in Broadmeadows, Victoria. The company’s primary focus was on the car being a major export model, with the United States being its target market. Sadly, it… more»
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6,500 Miles: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Aero Coupe
The Monte Carlo SS Aero Coupe was designed so that Chevy could better compete in racing and a limited number were also built for street use. This ’87 edition has just 6,500 miles on it, suggesting someone stored it… more»
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Dodge Dilemma: 1970 Dodge Challenger SE
Dodge built the first generation Challengers from 1970 through 1974, and for the debut year, you could get one of five different models (six if you count the West Coast only Western Sport Special, but that one’s another story). … more»
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Running Project: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro LT Z28
It’s hard to believe today, but the Camaro was in danger of being discontinued after the 1972 model year. Increasing federal emissions and safety mandates – combined with higher insurance premiums on muscle cars – had done a number… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1982 Chrysler LeBaron
Just as we’re getting our first snow in some parts of the upper Midwest, we bring you this 1982 Chrysler LeBaron convertible to rub salt into your wounds. Not road salt, just regular salt. This beautiful example can be… more»
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Solid Survivor: 1970 Dodge Charger
If I had a buck for every Second Generation Charger that I had seen with horrifying rust issues, I won’t say that I’d be rich, but I’d be a long way from being broke. That’s what makes this 1970… more»
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360 Upgrade: 1973 AMC Hornet
The 1973 model year was a landmark one for the AMC Hornet. It marked the moment when the company introduced a Hatchback body style to the range, and it was met with high praise by motoring journalists at the… more»
Bullet Bird Project: 1963 Ford Thunderbird
The Ford Thunderbirds of 1961-63 are often referred to as “Bullet Birds” due to their styling (much as the 1958-60 T-Birds were called “Square Birds”). Though they were futuristic in their appearance and more exciting than their predecessors, they… more»
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No Reserve: 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner
Since around the year 2000, many European manufacturers have developed and sold cars featuring retractable metal hardtops. Motoring journalists have tended to fall over themselves, extolling the virtues of this remarkable innovation, while successfully forgetting that Ford had a… more»
Save Them from the Crusher! Stash of Vintage Cars & Trucks
Located in the woods near Loudon, New Hampshire is a salvage yard that contains at least fifty old cars and trucks. There are more than that out there, but those are just the ones we could identify from some… more»
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302/5-Speed: 1988 Ford Mustang GT
When a classic car experiences growth in popularity, inevitably, values will also begin to climb. That has been the case with the Fox-Body Mustang. They remain affordable at present, but the impressive increases in recent times may see them… more»
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No Reserve Rarity: 1973 Ford Bronco Explorer
Verifying the authenticity of some classics can be more complicated than for others, especially if some of the distinctive features that define a specific model appear to be missing. Such is the case with this 1973 Ford Bronco. The… more»
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60k Mile Bubbletop: 1961 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet’s full-size cars were redesigned for 1961, losing the tailfins that had dominated the cars’ styling the prior two years. The Impala was once again the top-of-the-line model and a popular choice was the 2-door Sport Coupe, sometimes referred… more»
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Hemi Clone Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Plymouth redesigned its Barracuda pony car for 1970 and sales increased by 50%. If it had come from the factory with a Hemi engine and TorqueFlite automatic, this coupe would have been 1 of 377. But instead, it was… more»
