What a difference a year can make! The apex of the muscle car movement occurred in ’70 but things started to unravel in ’71. The combination of performance car insurance premium surcharges and the Clean Air Act conspired to… more»
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Highly Original 55k-Mile Survivor: 1947 Nash 600 Coupe
Okay, here’s another highly-original survivor featured on Barn Finds that I’d like to know the story behind. How has it survived nearly 80 years and be in this kind of condition? I can’t recall seeing one at any of… more»
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67k-Mile Survivor? 1977 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II/Nova served Chevrolet well as one of their largest sellers between 1962 and 1979. They were straight-forward compact cars with rear-wheel-drive, replaced by the less-than-perfect FWD Citation in 1980. The fourth and last generation ran from 1975… more»
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Original Allstate DeLuxe: 1963 Sears Allstate 175
This was a hard one to pin down as Sears Allstate offered many different models of the Puch motorcycle line. Thankfully, the seller included a photo of the model number and got back to me with a serial number!… more»
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R-Code 428 Project: 1969 Ford Torino Cobra Jet
Based on performance, things didn’t get much better for the 1969 Ford Torino than how this one started out, so I hope somebody has the time, skills, and wallet full of cash it will take to get this one… more»
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Low Mileage? 1971 Cadillac Calais Coupe
At points throughout its history, Cadillac became a little greedy by trying to expand their segment. Sometimes it made sense; the 1927 LaSalle was a response to a perceived price gap between Buick and Cadillac, and that brand lasted… more»
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LS1/6-Speed: 1999 Chevrolet Camaro SS
This 1999 Chevrolet Camaro SS will offer its new owner genuine “bang for their buck.” The first owner ordered it with an extremely desirable mechanical combination, ensuring that it produces breathtaking performance. It isn’t perfect, but I must say… more»
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LS3 Powered 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Convertible
For some classics, their beauty is more than skin deep. Such is the case with this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Convertible. It presents superbly following a recent refurbishment in its original Special Order color, but its mechanical specifications are… more»
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Solid Project: 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback
It is sometimes challenging to determine whether a classic is desirable, but this 1966 Mustang Fastback leaves little doubt. It is a relatively solid project candidate, although there are rust repairs required if it is to present at its… more»
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R-Code Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
How much would you be willing to pay for a 1969 Mustang Mach 1 requiring rust repairs and total restoration? Hold that thought for a moment. What if the car in question is essentially complete and features its original… more»
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BF Auction: 1974 Jeep CJ-5
Aside from a Volkswagen Beetle, is there an automotive shape more instantly recognizable than a Jeep CJ-5? From its seven-slot grille to its squared off tail, the CJ-5 plied American roads and trails for nearly 30 production years. Even… more»
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BF Auction: 1949 DeSoto Sedan
If I didn’t become so attached to cars (a real flaw for someone who likes so many of them), I’d love to buy at least one car a year that needs some help, get it back on the road,… more»
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BF Auction: 1964.5 Ford Mustang
Let’s start by clarifying the factual accuracy of the 1964.5 Mustang; I know, and you know, that there was technically no such thing. All Mustangs from the beginning of production until Ford closed down the line for the 1966… more»
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1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Chicago Police Car Tribute
A Ford Galaxie 500 four-door hardtop is a little fancy for a police car, but I bet in the history of law enforcement, a few have slipped through the paperwork cracks. This 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 is a tribute… more»
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Winter Project II: 1954 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Check out the dagmars on this one! They’re standard equipment on a 1954 Cadillac Coupe DeVille and others produced by the “Standard of the World.” Today’s Windham, New Hampshire find, courtesy of Bruce M., is said to run and… more»
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460-Powered 1993 Ford F-250 SuperCab 4×4
A few years ago, my father-in-law sold his ’95 F-250 SuperCab 4×4. Powered by the famous 7.3 Power Stroke, I made the mistake of letting his truck idle outside my dining room window on a cold day after I… more»
