Ford was two years behind General Motors in downsizing its full-size cars in 1979. Riding on a new Panther platform, the Ford LTD was now 15 inches shorter and 700 pounds lighter as part of the movement to squeeze… more»
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Just Enough Left: 1934 Ford Sedan
Many feel that Ford produced the most beautiful low-priced cars in the prewar period. One could make a good argument that the 1933-1934 Fords were the most beautiful of all the company’s products. Consequently, they have been very popular… more»
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Two Owner Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
We always welcome input from our readers at Barn Finds, because, without you, we would cease to exist. Your comments provide praise where it is deserved, but also correct us when we make glaring mistakes. You are a seemingly… more»
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60k Documented Miles: 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible
When Dodge released the Challenger in 1970, it offered something to appeal to every taste and budget. While some buyers focused on outright performance, the first owner of this Convertible craved luxury and comfort. It remains a genuine survivor… more»
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Original 428-CJ Ram Air: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
By the end of the 1960s, American manufacturers were deeply committed to the horsepower war, resulting in some of the most potent classics to grace our roads. This 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is a perfect embodiment of that… more»
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455 V8 Tri-Power: 1974 Pontiac GTO
After 10 years on the market, demand for the Pontiac GTO has been declining in recent outings. It wasn’t just the GTO that was on life support as the whole market segment had been shrinking the past couple of… more»
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72k Mile 1969 Shelby GT350
The famous GT350 was known to be the high-performance version of the Mustang named after the renowned Carroll Shelby, though he wasn’t involved with the production of the 1969. 1,086 fastbacks were produced in 1969 making this a rare… more»
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Tidy Driver: 1970 Jeepster Commando
We’ve recently seen a few examples of the Jeepster Commando crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1970 example stands out courtesy of its excellent presentation. It isn’t perfect, but it would need little to lift it to… more»
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455/4-Speed: 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass Project
This 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass has plenty of the right stuff going for it, but one drawback is that the engine is missing. That’s a shame because if I’m understanding correctly, it would have been the V-Code 455 V8, the… more»
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One-Year Model: 1966 Rambler Rebel
Though American Motors had used the nameplate before (1960), the Rebel moniker returned in 1966 as a sporty version of the Rambler Classic. With a revised roofline and available V8 engines, it inched AMC closer to playing in the… more»
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Just Add Paint: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
With the 1963 split-window coupe being one of the most desirable ‘Vettes from the C2 era, it’s not surprising that demand is high and supply is short, so to own a pair of them is one of the joys… more»
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Sporty Roller: 1968 Dodge Dart GT
The GT joined the Dart lineup in 1965 as a sportier version of the Dodge compact. But it wouldn’t become a muscle car until 1968 when the GT Sport (or GTS) arrived. So, this 1968 Dart GT could have… more»
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Real Barn Find: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon
The Chevrolet Impala was one of the more popular family cars during the period this one was produced, and going with the wagon was a smart choice if you had lots of kids. However, this 1967 Chevrolet Impala Station… more»
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Barnyard Find: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Despite being almost unchanged in 1979, the Chevy Camaro had a record sales year (beating the extended 1969 15-month run). Perhaps buyers hadn’t yet taken to the new Fox-body Ford Mustang that replaced the Mustang II that year. This… more»
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Not Pretty, But It Runs! 1961 Ford Falcon
By the beginning of the 1960s, U.S.-built compact cars were starting to pop up everywhere. Ford’s entry was the Falcon which enjoyed an 11-year run from 1960 to 1970 (the name was briefly applied to a bare-bones Fairlane in… more»
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84k Miles: 1995 Chevrolet S10
In the 1990s, Chevrolet practically handed out S10s for free. I remember radio ads offering leases for under $100 a month, and I guffawed that “there are hidden fees!” until several people I knew actually leased them for that… more»
