Usually, when we cover a 1966 Ford Fairlane, it’s a two-door hardtop or convertible in 500, 500/XL, or GT trim. Today’s discovery, courtesy of Curvette, is a Fairlane 500 two-door sedan or “Club Coupe” in Ford parlance – I… more»
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440 V8 Project: 1968 Plymouth GTX
The GTX was one of two mid-size muscle cars offered in 1968. One was the Road Runner, which was a bit gimmicky and targeted muscle car buyers on a budget. The other was the GTX, which had a higher… more»
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440 in a 440! 1967 Dodge Coronet
When Chrysler correctly repositioned its B-body products as mid-size cars in 1965, the Coronet assumed that role at Dodge. And would hold that spot until 1975. The performance version of the Coronet, the R/T, didn’t arrive until 1967 and… more»
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Flamed 429 Restomod: 1971 Mercury Cyclone GT
Given how strong and capable a muscle car it was, the Mercury Cyclone’s unpopularity is really surprising, with sales nowhere near those of many other high-performance offerings from the good old days. In a way, that’s sort of good… more»
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Fully Restored 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340
For my tastes, reimagining the first-generation Dodge Challenger to create the perfect appearance would mean taking a 1970 model and swapping in the rear panel from a 1972 through 1974 car, minus any bumper guards, as I’ve been a… more»
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Reliable Daily Driver? 1963 Mercury Monterey Breezeway
We can’t have everything (I’ve tried pretty hard), so at some point in our lives, most of us come to the realization that there are some cars that we like that we probably won’t own. Somewhere on that long… more»
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Package Deal: Pair of 1970s Pontiac LeMans
The Pontiac LeMans was a popular mid-size automobile in the 1960s and 1970s. It served as the basis for the GTO muscle car that took the world by storm in 1964. The seller has a 1971 LeMans Sport convertible… more»
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European Flair Meets American Muscle: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
During the early days, Pontiac had high hopes that its new Grand Am would become a strong competitor in the domestic marketplace for buyers who were taking note of European offerings that combined luxurious and sporty features in a… more»
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Small Giant: 1980 Bolens G154 Diesel 4WD Tractor
With no numbers, VIN, or data plate shown in the photos or listed in the description, I’m not 100% positive this is a 1980 tractor, but that’s my best guess, given the info out there on them. This late-1970s/early-1980s… more»
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Sub-$20K Supercar: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
Sometimes, there is a tell-tale sign that a car is simply not going to over-perform in the coming years as it relates to value. The C4 chassis Chevrolet Corvette has long been a bargain, but sadly, far too many… more»
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Indie Muscle Car: 1968 AMC Rebel SST
American Motors Corporation began muscling its way into the performance car niche in the late 1960s. It was a fruitful period that saw the AMX, the Javelin, and the Rebel SST emerge from the company’s economy-car portfolio. Offered with… more»
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Beautiful 455/4-Speed: 1971 Pontiac Trans Am
One of the joys of writing for Barn Finds is that some classics force us to sit back, draw a deep breath, and say, “Wow!” Such is the case with this 1971 Pontiac Trans Am. Its presentation is superb,… more»
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53k Original Miles: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette 454/4-Speed
When Chevrolet shoehorned a big-block under the hood of the Corvette, the plan wasn’t merely to match the best European sports cars offered. The intention was to leave them eating the Corvette’s dust. The plan was a success because… more»
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450hp! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS
At first glance, this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS seems to wear 350 badges on its front fenders. However, closer inspection reveals that they actually say “383,” proclaiming to the world that the Crate Motor hiding under its hood is… more»
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Upgraded 440: 1969 Plymouth GTX
Some classics generate barely a blip on the radar when they hit the market, while others grab the attention of enthusiasts seeking a project candidate. This 1969 Plymouth GTX falls into the second category, with twenty people adding it… more»
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Priced To Sell! 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis LS
The second I saw this 2007 Mercury Marquis LS, I thought, “Florida Man! It’s gotta’ be from the Sunshine State!” C’mon, it’s beigy-tan-silver, has only logged 76K miles, and just has that vibe. And sho’ enough, this baby’s from… more»
