The Chevrolet Bel Air is a textbook example of auto design evolution. From its awkward beginnings in 1950, plagued by leftover ’40s styling, to the prominent ponton fenders of 1952, the glamorous greenhouse of the ’55, and the batwing… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
The term “luxury SUV” is redundant now as most, if not all, SUVs are luxurious, at least compared to the rugged, often crude, no-frills 4×4 vehicles they were decades ago. The Jeep Wagoneer ended its run in 1991 as… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1981 Lincoln Continental Mark VI
Made for three and a half decades beginning in 1956 – with a few years off between 1961 and 1968 – Ford’s Lincoln-Mercury division offered buyers the ultimate in luxury with the Mark Series. Fun fact: the Mark VI… more»
BF Exclusive: 1931 Ford Coupe Clown Car
One of the joys of writing for Barn Finds is the eclectic mix of classics we see. This 1931 Ford Coupe fits that description, having spent part of its life as a Clown Car. The owner recently released it… more»
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Solid Blank Canvas: 1968 Ford Mustang GT
Some enthusiasts never realize their ambition to create the car of their dreams because they find the idea of molesting a desirable classic unpalatable. They also fear the flack they might receive from purists and will spend their days… more»
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Reserve Met: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am
It can be frustrating to submit a bid on a classic at auction, only to be left hanging as you wait to learn whether the reserve is met. There are no such problems with this 1973 Pontiac Trans Am… more»
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Best One Left? 1993 Mercury Capri XR2
It is no secret that Ford Australia felt the financial pinch at the end of the 1980s. Its much-heralded new Falcon was plagued with problems that cost the company millions in warranty claims. Its mid-sized Corsair, little more than… more»
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Nicely Optioned: 1986 Pontiac Fiero SE
The Pontiac Fiero has always been on the automotive landscape as a cheap entry point into project car ownership. The earliest examples aren’t particularly sought-after but Pontiac began to get the recipe right as the years wore on. This… more»
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Rare 383/4-Speed: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible
Given the enormous lists of factory options offered by manufacturers, it is possible to make bold rarity claims about almost any classic. Sometimes, they are irrelevant because the combination doesn’t genuinely impact that car’s potential value. However, this 1970… more»
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Genuine Survivor: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible
We’ve all seen instances where a seller will describe their classic as a survivor, but further investigation reveals it is restored or loaded with aftermarket parts. This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS is an exception because its current owner has… more»
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Rare 454 V8! 1970 Chevrolet Caprice LS5
The Caprice joined the Chevrolet lineup in 1965 as a luxury version of the popular Impala. Sales of the Caprice would continue to grow each year and an estimated 92,000 were built and sold in the 1970 model year…. more»
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1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible Project
The Chevelle Malibu was a popular car for Chevrolet in 1970. More than 300,000 of them alone were sold as Sport Coupes and a large percentage of them were ordered as Super Sports. But a lesser number were convertibles,… more»
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Museum Find: 1937 Hudson Pickup
Hudson was mainly known for their cars, but the company also made a unique line of “commercial cars”, such as a Utility Coupe and a very unusual Utility Coupe Pickup. It was a Hudson Utility Coupe passenger car with… more»
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Survivor? 1987 American Motors Eagle
By the late 1970s, American Motors Corporation was slowly drowning in competition. Pursuing salvation, it chose the only affordable strategy it could dream up: devise a new car from existing parts. Even so, the expenditure required for a new… more»
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Lovingly Maintained: 1975 Bricklin SV-1
If I said that I was about to tell the story of an American classic featuring gullwing doors, panel material that never required painting, and a drivetrain from a third-party supplier, the minds of many would turn to the… more»
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340/4-Speed Project: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda
When it comes to E-Bodies, the 1970 and ’71 Barracuda are probably my two favorites, with a slight nod to the latter considering its cool grille design and quad headlights up front, plus the one-year-only ‘Cuda exclusive gills in… more»
