The attrition rate for mid-to late-70s big boats is really high. When the Arab oil embargo happened, everyone wanted smaller, more fuel-efficient cars, and 1979 Lincoln Continental sedans like this one on Craigslist in Austin, Texas, yielded a dismal… more»
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Rare EV Mini Bike: 1975 Auranthetic Charger
The 1973 Oil Crisis had long-term ramifications for many industries and certainly for millions of people who relied on oil and gas to power their vehicles. Many businesses got their start in that era as people tried to figure… more»
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BF Auction: 2006 Jeep Wrangler Sport
As far as I can tell, it is impossible to own a Jeep Wrangler and not be happy with it. Yes, I know – there must be some Wrangler owners who are cursing John North Willys, American Bantam, and… more»
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A Passing Resemblance: Jaguar XK120 Kit Car
When you stop to think about it, fiberglass changed the automotive world. From Corvettes to the plethora of kit cars sold from the fifties through today, this invention made a lot of dreams possible. In the kit car world,… more»
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440/4-Speed: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T
Some sellers supply so much detail in their listing when parting with a classic it feels like they are describing every last nut and bolt. This 1970 Dodge Charger R/T is the polar opposite, leaving us to rely on… more»
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Survivor! 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
The Cosworth Vega must deserve a prize for longest incubation before birth, becoming a gleam in the eyes of Chevrolet General Manager John DeLorean as soon as the first Vega took up residence on GM’s drawing boards. The Vega… more»
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Abandoned Without Titles: 1948 Willys Jeepsters
We all know how hard it is to keep an old car in running condition. Often, when age and infirmity set in, such vehicles are put in the back of the garage or barn in hopes that the tide… more»
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Original and Rare: 1964 Dodge 440 Station Wagon
Because I grew up in the 1960’s, I’ll always be sentimental about station wagons. They were a common site in many driveways and car ports across America. But they usually led a pretty hard life and many weren’t around… more»
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Almost Rust-Free: 1980 Pontiac Sunbird
The much-maligned General Motors H-Body experiment ground to a halt after the 1980 model year, and I think few would disagree that the last cars were better than the first. No, cars like the Chevy Monza and Pontiac Sunbird… more»
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Make Your Own Motor Home: 1949 Flxible Clipper
Believe it or not, our country was once filled with folks who traveled by bus. Buses and passenger trains hauled folks from city to city, whether in-state or across the country. Before Trailways and Greyhound dominated the market, numerous… more»
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Dusty Driver? 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
We’ve seen a few classics over the years at Barn Finds where an owner has an unusual approach, but I quite like the one taken by the seller with this 1979 Camaro Z28. They state that the Z28 is… more»
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440 V8 Project: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T
The Dodge Charger got off to a modest start in 1966, a cross between a personal luxury car and a performance machine. Demand didn’t take off until Chrysler’s B-body intermediates were redesigned in 1968, and the ’68 Charger ended… more»
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Original 455: No Reserve 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
Few classics can be all things to all people, but this 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix offers an excellent compromise for those wishing to combine luxury with performance. From its welcome range of interior options to its range-topping 455ci V8,… more»
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One Owner 21 Years: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
The Boss 302 was a special edition of the popular Ford Mustang and was produced for only two years (1969 and 1970). With its own version of a 302 cubic inch V8, the Boss was the Mustang’s gateway into… more»
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43K-Mile V10: 1994 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie SLT
Rolling in hard and fast with the deepest, strongest 3/4-ton frame of any American pickup of the era, Dodge’s newly-designed Ram pickups were somewhat revolutionary at the time. That new truck also used front coil springs on 4×4 pickups,… more»
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Parked In A Field Since 2006: 1973 Buick Riviera
Looking almost like a 1940s film noir closeup of an actress, with the cloudy sheen on the lens or whatever is going on here, this 1973 Buick Riviera looks like a fun project despite the less-than-perfect photos. The seller… more»
