Back in the good old days, auto dealers were out to impress whole families, not just the member with the credit report. Pedal car replicas were available as promotional items at least in the 1950s, and Autolite, a one-time… more»
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Super Clean: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
By 1980, time was catching up with the Second Generation Camaro. A new model was waiting in the wings for 1982, and this knowledge saw sales figures plummet. That was disappointing, especially considering the Z28 featured the most powerful… more»
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Bargain Price? 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
The seller claims they are letting this 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser go for a “bargain price” but it’s impossible to say whether that’s true given the reserve remains unmet in this auction. An FJ60 isn’t the cheapest truck to… more»
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Rare Spec: 1989 Porsche 944 Turbo S
One of the unsung heroes of the water-cooled era of Porsches is the 944 Turbo S. While the 944 Turbo is obviously a well-loved 1980s classic, the Turbo S was a different model in its own right. The seller’s… more»
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Classy Chassis: 1949 Delahaye 135 Ghia-Aigle Coupe
Émile Delahaye might make you reconsider Henry Ford. In America, we tend to think of Ford as an early innovator. I am not disputing Ford’s importance in any way, but he wasn’t the only one tinkering in a garage…. more»
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German Express: 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo
Although I’ve never felt a genuine passion for Porsches, I have long admired the company’s engineering prowess. Their racing models often produce staggering horsepower, but most road cars fall in the modest category. That it can extract impressive performance… more»
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Unmolested Survivor: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
By 1981, It was known that Chevrolet had essentially finalized the specifications of a new Corvette to replace the venerable C3 and that it was scheduled for release in 1983. It meant that any remaining changes to the existing… more»
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1937 Desoto Treasure Trove: Three Cars Plus Parts
For fans of orphan makes, here on craigslist is a shop full of 1937 Desoto cars and parts, to be sold as a package only. The asking price is $33,333, but the seller is open to irresistible offers. Bring… more»
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1,300 Miles! 1979 Ford Ranchero 500
I guess I could have entitled this post, “The End”! From the company that created the hybrid car/truck, known as the Ranchero, Ford decided to pull the plug on their very functional Ute at the end of the 1979… more»
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Display Model: 1950 Volkswagen Beetle
It isn’t unusual for a dealer to borrow an example of an older model of their brand to display in their showroom as a lure for potential customers. This 1950 Volkswagen Beetle takes that concept to greater heights, having… more»
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$6,000 Base Model? 1988 Chevrolet Sprint Metro
The very definition of bare bones, General Motors offered a version of the Suzuki Cultus in both Chevrolet and Geo form, in this case, it’s a 1988 Chevrolet Sprint Metro. The seller has this bottom-tier economy car listed here… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
As a mid-size car produced between 1966 and 1997, the Olds Cutlass Supreme would become not only the company’s most popular automobile but also the highest-selling model in its class. The fourth generation built from 1978 to 1988 was… more»
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The Big Apple? 1947 Frazer Manhattan
As shortlived as Kaiser-Frazer (’47-’55) was, they produced some memorable cars and still manage to get quite a bit of coverage here on Barn Finds. Last month this 1947 Frazer Manhattan surfaced and today, we have another example, same… more»
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Low Mileage Beauty! 1989 Chevrolet Blazer K5 4×4
Tuxedo black with a nearly perfect red interior, this 1989 Chevrolet Blazer K5 4×4 Silverado in Spokane, Washington runs and drives “excellent,” according to the seller. With a claimed original 60,061 miles and “no rust,” this handsome late ’80s… more»
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Rare Factory AC: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback Project
I was 12 when the slightly restyled ’67 Mustang hit the streets. I remember seeing my first fastback and liking how the fastback now reached all the way to the rear trunk. I also thought the three taillights in that… more»
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440/4-Speed: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner GTX
Perhaps arguably, 1971 seems like the general consensus among many auto enthusiasts regarding the subject of when the golden age of the early American muscle car came to an end, with a few exceptions, of course. When it comes… more»
