It’s not surprising given its resources, but General Motors as a corporate entity was amazingly adept at differentiating its brands…until it wasn’t. In 1968, it was, and GM introduced a completely redesigned array of A-Bodies, and they all had… more»
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Original 429 Thunder Jet: 1968 Ford Thunderbird
The horsepower war of the 1960s wasn’t confined to muscle cars, with Personal Luxury Cars receiving similar attention. The first owner of this 1968 Ford Thunderbird was willing to play the game, equipping their new purchase with the range-topping… more»
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Tidy Survivor: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector Edition
It was no secret that Chevrolet’s C3 Corvette had reached the end of the road by the time 1982 dawned. It had successfully cemented the badge in the company’s model range, and Chevrolet decided to send the C3 out… more»
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68k Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 IROC-Z
Cars from the 1980s are often modified or changed as owners seek to improve performance or festoon the interior with more modern equipment like aftermarket stereos or additional gauges. This 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 IROC-Z has avoided that fate,… more»
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No Reserve: 1925 Ford Model T Truck
When I look at classics like this 1925 Ford Model T Truck, I wonder whether I will look as good when I have one hundred years under my belt. This centenarian shows promise as a project candidate, appearing solid… more»
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Stored 30+ Years: 1974 Dodge Dart Custom Sedan
We’ve seen a whopping total of three 1974 Dodge Dart four-door sedans here on Barn Finds, which isn’t a lot. I love the design of the fourth-generation Dart sedan, it’s formal yet affordable, with nice details and practical interior… more»
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The First BMX Bike? 1960s Mattel Stallion Bicycle
Why didn’t I see this bike two years ago? I could have saved a lot of money on the restoration of a not-as-nice example. This 1960s Mattel Stallion Bicycle is both heavy and heavy, man, in 1960s lingo. It’s… more»
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Back Yard Find: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula
The second generation of the Pontiac Firebird enjoyed a 12-year run from 1970 to 1981. Four models were offered, including the “base” Firebird, Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am. The Formula was a performance edition, overshadowed by the glitzier Trans… more»
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Fantastic Colors: 1982 Ford Mustang GT
Sometimes, you see a car with an aftermarket paint job and it draws a groan. This is understandable – quality can vary greatly from paint shop to paint shop, and for all you know, the guy did it in… more»
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Mild Restoration: 1972 International Scout II 345 V8
Having undergone a “mild restoration”, according to the seller, this 1972 International Scout II looks fantastic in most of the photos. And speaking of photos, please check out the eBay listing here. The seller has uploaded 134 photos, unless… more»
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First-Year Barn Find: 1967 Pontiac Firebird
The 1967 model year was a good one for pony cars. The Mustang was refreshed, the gorgeous Cougar released, the Barracuda restyled, and General Motors got in the act with their new Camaro and Firebird. If I were pony… more»
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Engine Swap Candidate? 1993 Ford Mustang LX
The notchback-bodied Ford Mustang is one of the more desirable configurations of the Fox chassis out there, and combined with a period-correct color like the teal paint this one wears, it’s hard not to see this as a perfect… more»
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Supercharged Rarity: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2
You don’t just casually refer to a car as the “fastest production vehicle in the world.” That’s the kind of claim almost everyone will expect you to back up. And while the Studebaker-built Avanti didn’t exactly have the appearance… more»
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Slightly Mossy: 1934 Chevrolet Master Coupe
Sometimes, a car deserves public acknowledgement for simply being old, belonging to one family, and experiencing no alterations. That’s what we have here: a 1934 Chevrolet Master five-window coupe, barn-kept by the same family since new. Anyone ever worked… more»
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1 of 212! Rust-Free 1979 Ford Durango 302 V8
Looking back on this design, it just seems like the Ford Fairmont Futura, with the sloping B-pillar, was made for this purpose. The design team deserves a round of applause, in my opinion. This 1979 Ford Durango is as… more»
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Easy Project: Gen III Hemi-Powered 1969 Dodge Charger
The 1969 Charger pictured above, which is now for sale on eBay in Loveland, Ohio, looks for all the world like a mildly modified stocker, with a breathed-upon 318 and a slight rake to complement its Torq-Thrust wheels. Nope…. more»
