Of the many autos that seem to have little middle ground between love-it-or-hate-it styling, the second-generation AMC Matador coupe is one that could easily be considered as a top-level contender for that list. Bearing little resemblance and sharing few… more»
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Rust Free 1993 Ford F-250 XLT 4×4 Diesel 5-Speed
The desirability meter is way past #11 on this one for me. The only wish list items I would change would be if it had a red interior and if we had a longer garage. Otherwise, this 1993 Ford… more»
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Rare Luxury: 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst
Although never considered part of its “Letter Series,” Chrysler revived the concept almost five years after the 300M left the line with the 1970 300 Hurst. As with its predecessors, the “Hurst” was a potent Personal Luxury Car that… more»
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Turbo Coupe Parts Car: 1985 Ford Thunderbird
The Thunderbird was a 50-year fixture at Ford (1955 to 2005). Production covered 11 generations, with the first and last being similar (2-passenger vehicles). After a low point in sales (and quality) in the early 1980s, the T-Bird was… more»
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The Other Nomad: Pair of 1950s Pontiac Safari Wagons
The 1955-57 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad is considered iconic in many circles. It was packaged as a 2-door Sport Wagon with its own unique body panels from the windshield back. But Pontiac had one of these wagons, too, the… more»
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Uncommon Convertible: 1968 Oldsmobile Delmont 88
Years ago, when an auto manufacturer offered a convertible body style, it was usually made available on the top model or trim level. That was half true for Oldsmobile in 1968 as its range-topping Ninety-Eight model was offered in… more»
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Original Ram Air: 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge”
This 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” presents superbly. This is unsurprising, as it has just emerged from a rotisserie restoration where every aspect of the vehicle received copious TLC. It retains its numbers-matching Ran Air V8 under the hood,… more»
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Turbo Survivor: 1989 Ford Probe GT
Performance cars are ones many of us enjoy, but buying them can be stressful. Why, you ask? Well, they’re typically subject to more aggressive driving simply because the experience of punching the throttle is so rewarding. Plus, vehicle aftermarkets… more»
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Rare 1964 Chevrolet Nova Wagon Looks Good
Facebook Marketplace ads are always light on information, and that’s the case with this fairly rare and snow-covered 1964 Chevrolet Nova station wagon in Marion, Ohio. The owner wants $13,200. This particular car is very nostalgic for me, because… more»
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Obscure Norwegian EV: 2011 Think City
2011 seems so incredibly long ago now, doesn’t it? It’s hard to believe that it has been 15 years since we only had a $14-trillion national debt (compared to $38-trillion today), Andy Rooney retired from 60 Minutes, and CNET… more»
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A Cruiser, Not A Bruiser: 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible
With a production total nudging 100,000 in that electrifying 1966 model year, it goes without saying that not every GTO was outfitted as a street fighter, especially if one were ordering a convertible (12,798 produced). This beautiful “Palmetto Green” convertible, brought… more»
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18,000 Miles! 1988 Ford Mustang LX 5.0
As America emerged from the dark days of the mid-’70s to mid-’80s when V8s struggled to surpass 150 HP, Ford’s 5.0L V8 Mustang emerged as a serious affordable performer. Lightweights like this 1988 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 two-door sedan… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Thinking back over some of the muscle cars that feature a cool fastback roofline, the 1971 through 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is one of those quintessential examples, with that SportsRoof body style looking aggressive from just about every… more»
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42K Miles? 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe
How is it possible that we’ve only seen one other 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe here on Barn Finds over the years, and that one was less than a year ago? They’re big cars, heavy cars, they use a… more»
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Bonney Needs TLC: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville
From 1957 to 2005, the Bonneville played a key role in the Pontiac line-up. The third generation arrived in 1961 with a mild refresh in 1962. It was the most lavish of the Pontiac offerings, but got some internal… more»
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429 4-Speed! 1969 Ford XL Convertible
OK, this one’s a bit curious. It’s advertised as a Galaxie 500 XL, but my research tells me that in ’69, you had either an XL or a Galaxie 500, but not both (the Galaxie 500 and XL went… more»
