There’s a lot of nostalgia for the 1980s out there today, but we also must temper that enthusiasm with a reminder that our brave men and women in blue were often outpowered in the pursuit department. Out of this… more»
American Classic Cars
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Fiberglass Kit Car? 1957 Ford Thunderbird
This is one strange bird. It’s registered as a 1957 Ford Thunderbird, but is it? Well, looks can be deceiving and this one is a bit of a Frankenstein. This T-bird is actually a Dofral kit car and my… more»
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Update: Single Cylinder Time Machine: 1912 Harley-Davidson Model 8
UPDATE: This 1912 Harley-Davidson Model 8 motorcycle, so adroitly profiled by Jeff Bennett in April 2024, has cropped up for sale here on craigslist, with a $75,000 price tag. Thanks to Nevadahalftrack for spotting the ad for us! The… more»
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Road Runner Clone: 1973 Plymouth Satellite
At first glance, this 1973 Plymouth Satellite sure looks like it left the Windsor, Ontario plant as a genuine Road Runner. However, a previous owner changed out the hood, and emblems, then added the stripes, and once all was… more»
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36K Miles: 1979 Buick Skyhawk V6 Hatchback
All Buick Skyhawks had V6 engines in the first generation and that seems like an impressive engine for such a seemingly small car, even if it only had around 110 horsepower. They were also all hatchbacks, this was the… more»
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Rust-Free Barn Find: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
I know from previous feedback that we have readers who fear that the supply of genuinely desirable barn finds will eventually trickle to a halt, and that is a fair assumption to make. However, if this 1966 Ford Mustang… more»
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Original Paint Garage Find: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
The popular Ford Mustang got its first serious competitor in 1967, the Chevrolet Camaro. Sure, the Plymouth Barracuda debuted the same month as the Mustang, but its sales were minimal by comparison. The seller’s 1967 Camaro has its original… more»
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Bird Poop Special: 1966 (?) Ford Mustang Coupe
Put that money back in your pocket, and back away, slowly. When at a safe distance, turn and run like heck. You’ll thank me later for this advice. What am I saving you from? For an ask of $3500,… more»
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Last of the Line: 1969 Chevrolet Corvair
The Corvair debuted in 1960 as Chevrolet’s first compact car. It followed along the lines of the Volkswagen Beetle with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine. The car would prove popular at first, but demand faded around the middle of the… more»
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Estate Find: 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado GT W-34
What an incredible find this is. A Barn Finds reader sent in the tip for this 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado GT and didn’t leave their name, so thanks to them. This car checks so many boxes it’s not even funny,… more»
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Estate Find: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am
This 4-speed 1976 Pontiac Trans Am is located in Cleveland, Ohio. It is said to be a one-owner Trans Am being sold from the original owner’s estate. The car appears to be nonrunning, and the seller states that the… more»
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340 Swan Song: 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye
I was surprised at the number of 1973 Dodge Challengers that have been covered here on BF. They were on their way out by ’73 and generally, aren’t the most desirable examples to own. They sold OK with about… more»
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Hemi Orange Hot Rod: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340
As insurance premiums for muscle cars rose in the late 1960s, manufacturers started to shift consumers to smaller products with lower displacement engines. An automobile like the Plymouth Duster 340 could be as potent as a Chevelle 396 in… more»
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57K Miles: 1977 Mercury Bobcat Villager Wagon
A Pinto wagon with woodgrain and wire wheelcovers, now that’s fancy. Wait, this is a 1977 Mercury Bobcat Villager Wagon? No wonder it’s so fancy. There really wasn’t that much difference between the Ford Pinto and Mercury Bobcat other… more»
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1 of 1 Project: 1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II
As the original car had ballooned in its proportions, Ford reinvented its Mustang pony car. Dubbed the Mustang II when it debuted in 1974, the timing couldn’t have been better with gas prices starting to soar. Some 800 lbs…. more»
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Numbers Matching: 1978 Chevrolet Camaro RS
The Chevy Camaro had a banner sales year in 1978, crushing the Ford Mustang for one of the few times that would happen. The Mustang was still a subcompact having its roots tied to the Ford Pinto. The Camaro’s… more»
