It always interests me to see or hear about an antique vehicle that was bought new, then passed down to one or two (or more) generations of family members. I’ve written about several old cars that are not highly… more»
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Future GTO Clone? 1966 Pontiac LeMans
In its early days, the GTO started out as an option package for the Pontiac LeMans but became its own stand-alone model in 1966. But the goat still wore the same body for the most part as the LeMans,… more»
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10,800 Original Miles: 1985 Ford Mustang SVO
As much as I try to resist the allure of owning a Fox body, I’m failing. There’s a car I’m loosely pursuing (and I emphasize loosely) from this family of vehicles and while I absolutely don’t need one, shouldn’t everyone… more»
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Custom Paint: 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
Vehicle manufacturers walk a fine line when devising the color palettes for their various models. They must ensure the paint shades are relatively inoffensive, but they often leave something available for those seeking a more “flamboyant” look. Studebaker was… more»
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348 V8 Tri-Power: 1960 Chevrolet Impala
The 1959-60 era of the full-size Chevies is often thought of as the “bat wing” cars. They were over-styled compared to the 1958s and those built from 1961 forward. But they were also big sellers and made GM plenty… more»
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Price Negotiable: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible With 62k Original Miles
I don’t know anyone who isn’t attracted by a bargain, regardless of how big the purchase might be. That motivation might draw a few enthusiasts towards this 1963 Galaxie 500 Convertible like moths to a flame. The low-mileage survivor… more»
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Reliable Driver: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
The Corvette was one of a long list of cars that suffered under the tyranny of tighter emission regulations as the 1970s progressed. The owner of this 1974 model acknowledges that, describing it as a reliable sports car. It… more»
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Garage Kept: 1989 Ford Thunderbird
Ford created the Personal Luxury Car market segment with the First Generation Thunderbird, and the badge served the company faithfully through good times and bad. This 1989 T-Bird presents exceptionally well thanks to leading a sheltered life. It could… more»
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409/4-Speed! 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air Bubble Top
Power might not be everything, but it is not something that is lacking in the 1961 Chevrolet Bel Air. Its performance would have been impressive when the car rolled off the showroom floor, but the seller has lifted it… more»
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Washington State 4×4: 1991 Dodge Ramcharger
This 1991 Dodge Ramcharger isn’t just from Washington state, a region that some might say is the best area of the U.S. to buy a vehicle from due to there rarely being rust issues or sunburnt interiors. It was… more»
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Aviation Tie-In: 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III
The Continental Mark III was introduced in early 1968 as a 1969 model. Borrowing from the Ford Thunderbird to keep costs in check, the personal luxury car became Ford Motor Co.’s flagship automobile to compete with the Cadillac Eldorado…. more»
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Downsized Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
By the mid-1970s, interest in large, bulky, full-size cars had waned thanks to rising fuel prices created by the infamous OPEC oil embargo in 1973. Compact cars quickly became all the rage because of their advantage at the gas… more»
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No Reserve Little Pony: 1978 Ford Mustang II
When this little pony trotted off the assembly line, the third-generation Mustang (which was promising to be more sportier, roomier, and quicker) was coming up fast on its heels and would arrive in September of 1978. Yes, we all… more»
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Immaculate Deception: 1970 Fiberfab Avenger GT-12
We get a lot of kit cars to profile here on Barn Finds. Some are outrageously garish, while others are nice enough to consider the possibility of owning one. This is one of those kit cars. Take a look… more»
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37k Miles! 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II
Sometimes when we follow up on leads submitted by our readers, a beautiful vehicle emerges that seems to be everything the seller says it is but with literally no documentation to back up those claims. That’s sort of the… more»
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Factory M-Code! 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback 351-4V/4-Speed
The seller of this 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback calls it a survivor and boasts that nothing has been touched on the car, and most of the time when I read statements such as these it’s like music to my… more»
