OK, no muscle car V8 here, no four-speed manual gearbox either – if you’re looking for that stuff, you won’t find it in this post. Last week, a commenter bemoaned all of the Barn Finds exposure to high horsepower-equipped… more»
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Obscure Muscle Car: 1980 Mercury Capri
In the world of Fox bodies, the Mercury Capri is perhaps one of the more obscure models to emerge from the platform’s numerous offerings. The Capri has always been a favorite of mine owing to its more muscular… more»
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You Complete It! 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass
OK, this one’s a real “partspalooza”! It’s a 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Sports Coupe and has an oft-told tale to tell, “Selling our project car – not enough time to work on it now. Started with my son who… more»
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Original Paint: 1981 Ford Bronco
One of the lessons I’ve learned the hard way over the years of buying and selling old cars is that my fellow enthusiasts really do place an emphasis on originality. The closer a vehicle is to its factory condition… more»
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No Reserve: 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT
Generating genuine buyer interest can be challenging for some sellers because sometimes a classic doesn’t strike a chord with enthusiasts. That isn’t the case with this 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT. The desirability of these vehicles was demonstrated when… more»
Fresh 460: 1977 Ford F250 Ranger 4×4
Picking the right vehicle for off-road adventures or towing duties can sometimes be challenging, but this 1977 Ford F250 Ranger 4×4 is a strong candidate to serve in either role. It is a rock-solid and tidy classic, but the… more»
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Art Deco Project: 1937 Studebaker Coupe Express J5
After Studebaker built the unfortunately named Dictator, Raymond Loewy grafted its front sheet metal, frame, and running gear onto a useful bed, creating a new type of vehicle. Studebaker called this the “coupe express” – a sort of “car… more»
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Easy Project? 1964 Chevrolet Malibu SS
Here’s an interesting one, it’s a 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS that has undergone performance mods but has obvious appearance issues. The seller suggests, “This is very honest car with good bones that is an excellent candidate for a… more»
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1961 Chevrolet Corvette Boasts Plenty of Originality!
Listed here on eBay in Wethersfield, Connecticut (near Hartford) is this very nice 1961 Corvette, with both soft and hard tops. Better hurry—there are only two days left in the auction, with the bidding up to $46,000. Frankly, if… more»
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Chevy-Powered Replica: Lamborghini Countach Tribute
We recently saw a Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing come up for sale that is one of the best replicas I’ve ever seen. Now, we have a Lamborghini Countach that is a close second in terms of how well the facsimile… more»
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Rare Color: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
By 1976, the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme was quickly on its way to becoming America’s sweetheart car, taking the prize for the country’s best-selling model during the bicentennial. Quad headlights up front replaced the dual units from the previous year… more»
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Parked in ’77! 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T
Last registered during America’s Bicentennial, this 1969 Dodge Coronet R/T in Hamburg, New York has reportedly been parked since 1977. Look past the comically horrible pictures and you might find an interesting salvageable project car. The listing here on… more»
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Mundane or Magical? 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
If you know British engine designer Cosworth, you know that its engines powered Formula One cars raced by Lotus, Ford, March, McLaren, Jaguar, Lola – the list is exhaustive, as are its championships. In 1969, for instance, Cosworth-powered cars… more»
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Just Out of Storage: 1966 Ford F100 Pickup
I sometimes wonder whether we ever reach a point in life when using the word “cool” to describe anything is inappropriate. I will throw caution to the wind because that seems the best term to describe this 1966 Ford… more»
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Restore or Tribute? 1958 Plymouth Belvedere Hardtop
Although the titular vehicle in the iconic 1983 film “Christine” is identified as a 1958 Plymouth Fury, few people realize that producer John Carpenter also utilized Belvederes and Savoys to create the seventeen cars used during filming. Despite the… more»
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Real Deal Barn Find: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
There is a band of enthusiasts who fear that the supply of genuinely amazing barn finds will eventually dry up. That is unlikely to happen soon if this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is any indication. This car is anything but… more»
