Undeniably, many people will buy a car with their hearts as much as their heads. Logic dictates that an entry-level example of most models will meet a buyer’s needs, but adding a few factory options can prove irresistible. That… more»
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Upgraded V8: 1974 Ford Bronco
I view this 1974 Ford Bronco as a litmus test for modified classics. The popularity of First Generation examples is unquestioned, with prices gradually moving beyond the reach of an average enthusiast. However, this one could answer the question… more»
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Burgundy Beauty! 1964 Pontiac Bonneville
Bonneville was one of Pontiac’s longest-running nameplates, having a place in the fold between 1957 and 2005. During the 1960s, it mixed luxury with performance to produce some very desirable automobiles, like this near-cherry 1964 edition. Four doors never… more»
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85K Miles and Road Ready: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
Hemmings Motor News has long been the most influential source of information in the collector car hobby. In 2018, the magazine compiled a list of the top 100 American collector cars of all time. On that list at #77… more»
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Dealer-Fitted 4-Speed? 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454
This 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 454 is a car that doesn’t exist. Okay, now you are probably questioning my sanity. Buyers couldn’t order these classics with a four-speed bolted to the back of the big-block, but this beauty… more»
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409/4-Speed: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Bubbletop
Occasionally, a car will appear on our desks at Barn Finds, which poses the question of whether a classic can literally be too nice to see active service. That may well be the case with this 1962 Chevrolet Bel… more»
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One of a Kind: 1902 Sterand Loco
The Sterand Loco was an early 20th-Century promotional vehicle built to look like a steam-powered locomotive. But an inline-4 motor was under the “hood” that would run on gasoline, that new-fangled fuel of the 1900s. This oddity is said… more»
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J-2 Rocket: Triple-Carb Barn Find! 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible
Most gearheads know Pontiac’s Tri-Power, the Dodge “Six Pack,” and other classic muscle car triple two-barrel carburetor setups. Now check out the Oldsmobile factory or dealer “J-2” setup on this 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88! The Massachusetts classic is a… more»
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Well-Optioned and Original: 1973 Pontiac Luxury LeMans
In one of my recent write-ups, I mentioned my write-up selection process includes the frequency of the year/make/model of the subject car’s appearance at BarnFinds. Well, I broke my own rule on this one as I wrote about another… more»
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340 Candidate? 1971 Dodge Demon
In the wake of the successful launch of the Plymouth Duster (a Valiant fastback), Dodge lobbied for and got its variant, the Demon. The little car with the devilish name debuted in 1971 and was essentially a Duster with… more»
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Latter-Day Woodie: 1988 Chrysler Town and Country
The Town & Country was Chrysler’s top-of-the-line station wagon from 1940 until 1988. It began as a true wood-bodied wagon before World War II, and ended as a front-wheel-drive K-Car variant in the late 1980s (it was a minivan… more»
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The Non-442! 1965 4-Speed Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass
From any angle, this 1965 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass convertible is a looker! It’s not a 442 muscle car version but it hardly matters in this case as this example has plenty of forthright goodness going for it, just as… more»
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Chrome Bumper Finale: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Until recently, this Chevy Corvette had been a one-owner car for the better part of 40 years. But the last 10 of those were spent in storage, so it’s going to need some TLC to get it going again…. more»
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Nice Survivor? 1954 Mercury Monterey
Terminology in the old car biz abounds. Some of it is accurate, some is a stretch, and some is downright misleading. Don’t get me wrong, finding a ’54 Mercury Monterey, as opposed to the more commonly discovered Ford Custom,… more»
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Better Than Ford Then and Now: 1933 Plymouth Coupe
People who are looking for a prewar car in the coupe body style almost always gravitate toward Ford products. While the Fords of the era have positive attributes such as good looks, parts availability, and club support going for… more»
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V6 And 4-Speed: 1978 Ford Mustang II Mach 1
Hitting the market in the fall of 1973 for the 1974 model year, the Ford Mustang II was quite a change from the previous generation of Mustangs. They had changed a few times during the first decade, growing in… more»
