The failure of the Edsel division of the Ford Motor Co. is an unfortunate legend. They were cars that nobody wanted, introduced at a time when no one was buying anything (1958: it was a recession year). Little… more»
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Tri-Power Project: 1964 Pontiac GTO
This first-year GTO got restored some number of years ago and then left outside to the elements. So, some attention will be needed now with the body as well as the drivetrain. It has the desirable Tri-Power 389 cubic… more»
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Straight from the Showroom: 9k Mile 1970 Chevrolet Impala
Boy, does this car bring back memories. I knew an older couple, Glenn and Gerry (short for Geraldine), back in the 1970’s that had a low-mileage, metallic blue 4-door Impala similar to this one. Even though it wasn’t a… more»
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1 Of 49: 1985 Ford Mustang SVO
The seller of this rare “Dark Sage Green” Ford Mustang SVO claims it is one of just 49 cars painted this color, and that it was known by SVO enthusiasts as the “horse trailer” SVO. That kind of nickname… more»
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“T” Ya Later: 1923 Ford T-Bucket
The definition of a “hot rod” is broad and deep. Anything from a modified late-model car to a vintage belly tanker can be an example. However, when you mention the term, most people think of what is commonly known… more»
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One Year Only Project: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
As dismal as the mid-seventies seemed to be overall for the muscle car market, Pontiac came up with a few nice surprises every so often to try and please those still longing for some sort of performance. 1973 brought… more»
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14K Actual Miles: 1985 Airstream 345
This 1985 Airstream 345 is a behemoth, but in all the right ways. It’s a massive road machine that truly embodies the idea of a home on wheels. This Airstream is a low-mileage example that the family owners intended… more»
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Museum Find: 1,434 Mile 1964 Pontiac GTO Tri-Power
It is easy to become complacent and lose sight of life’s opportunities. Writing for Barn Finds means that rarely happens to me, and cars like this 1964 Pontiac GTO help me appreciate how privileged I am to do what… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
Tackling someone’s unfinished project can be daunting, but it will often seem less of a chore if the car is as desirable as this 1961 Corvette. It needs a new owner to add the finishing touches, but the seller… more»
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Matching Numbers Wreck: 1960 Porsche 356 Convertible
No matter what era you use as a reference point, it’s always a bad idea to buy the young driver in your house a Porsche. This wrecked 356 cabriolet was purchased for a 16-year-old driver in 1985 and promptly… more»
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BF Auction: 2004 Ford SVT F-150 Lightning
If you asked the average person to name an American two-seat passenger vehicle that could produce a sub-14-second ¼-mile ET off the showroom floor, many would correctly nominate the Chevrolet Corvette. However, those who selected the 2004 Ford SVT… more»
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S-3 Back Into An SS: 1976 Chevrolet Laguna
“You’ve changed, we’ve changed” or so went some silly Chevrolet tagline from the ’70s. In that era, it was more like “we’ve changed because the pesky gov’t made us change”. Well, not entirely of course, but if you look… more»
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One Lady Owner: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro With No Reserve
A long-term ownership history will always draw enthusiasts like a magnet to a classic car. That makes the interest generated by this 1968 Camaro unsurprising. Its presentation and overall condition are impressive, but the icing on the cake could… more»
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17K Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Many of us have seen the movie Friday Night Lights that depicts how competitive high school football can be in certain communities. I found it eye-opening as a northern kid who spent half the year indoors when the weather… more»
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Stunning Driver: 1940 Buick Special Sedan
If you fancy a Florida holiday with a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, this 1940 Buick Special deserves a close look. Its presentation is stunning, it is mechanically healthy, making it a turnkey proposition for… more»
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CA Blue Plate Special: 1976 Lancia Scorpion
Lancias are always a subject of intrigue for me – especially when you review what they once made, compared to the sole Ypsilon that’s in production today. I assumed that Sergio Marchione would have killed the brand off back… more»
