Ford introduced the Bronco in 1976 as an early SUV to compete against the likes of the Jeep CJ-5 and the International Scout. It remained in production until 1996 but was reincarnated in 2021 using modern technology. This ’76… more»
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Update: 1959 King Midget Model 3
UPDATE – This tiny, tired time capsule 1959 King Midget Model 3 is listed for sale again after it was featured last February here on Barn Finds. The same seller has it posted here on eBay in Turlock, California… more»
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“Rust-Free” Older Restoration: 1974 Ford Pinto
Here’s proof that some people actually do restore cars like a 1974 Ford Pinto. It isn’t always Hemi Cudas, Corvettes, and other muscle cars. For what it’s worth (zero), I’m all for restoring cars like Pintos, Vegas, Gremlins, Pacers,… more»
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4X4 Cop Car: 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
For nearly 30 years, the Ford LTD Crown Victorias (and their variants) were popular choices for police work. They were durable, big cars that chased after a lot of bad buys in their day (the last of the rear-wheel… more»
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“Drive It Home”: 1963 Imperial Crown
Ah, to be a fly on the wall in Chrysler Corporation’s styling department in the early 1960s, where asymmetrical and anachronistic sketches were immediately stamped “OK” and sent to the sculptors. OK, that’s an exaggeration, but there’s a refreshing… more»
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29k Original Miles: 2000 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
It was only a few years ago that it was hard to classify any cars produced at the turn of the century as genuine classics. However, when a vehicle is inherently desirable, and the manufacturer is a distant memory,… more»
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408 Stroker: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda
Homologation vehicles are nothing new as manufacturers seek what is often termed “the unfair advantage” in motorsport. They are less common today but were popular in the late 1960s and 1970s as companies sought a competitive edge in the… more»
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Original Paint: 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
Some classics are what I refer to as a “swings and roundabouts” proposition, as demonstrated by this 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT. It has spent its life in a dry climate that has protected its steel but has taken… more»
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Original 307: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
The Nova served as one of Chevrolet’s most affordable new car options in the 1960s and 1970s, although the options list was long enough to allow potential buyers to order their new purchase with engines offering excellent performance. This… more»
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Decades In New Mexico: 1971 Dodge D100 383 V8
Coming from three states known for having mostly rust-free vehicles, this 1971 Dodge D100 pickup has a sea of surface rust on the top surfaces but appears to be in really solid condition otherwise. The seller says it’s a… more»
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Nice Rag Top Project: 1971 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger was the last player to join the “pony car” movement – a full five years after the Ford Mustang stirred things up. The car was only in production for five years (1970 to 1974) before Chrysler… more»
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Only 3,400 Miles! 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
In the mid-1980s, Chevrolet introduced the IROC-Z, an option on the Camaro Z28. The car took advantage of the manufacturer’s association with the International Race of Champions, hence the IROC name. The 1986 edition would be the most popular… more»
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Go Package Project: 1970 AMC AMX
The AMX was a GT-style 2-seat muscle car built by American Motors from 1968 to 1970. It was derived by taking the new Javelin pony car and cutting 12 inches out of the wheelbase, thus eliminating the rear seat…. more»
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12k-Mile Survivor? 1980 Ford Fairmont Futura
If you were building a Top 10 list of collectible automobiles, would the Ford Fairmont make that list? No, I didn’t think so. Built from 1978 to 1983, it was the successor to the popular Maverick and sold well… more»
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No Reserve: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
One of the keys to life is having something to look forward to, whether it’s next week, next year, or some indeterminate date down the line. Well, I fantasize about the day when cars I’ve long admired will become… more»
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Rebuilt 455: 1975 Pontiac Trans Am
Despite the 455 being near the end of its lifespan in the Pontiac Trans Am by 1975, it wasn’t quite there yet, with the 7.5-liter displacement option still holding on for one additional year before becoming history at the… more»
