It may not be quite gift-wrapped, but the enormous bow on the hood of this 1999 Plymouth Prowler suggests it may have been a present at some point. The Prowler was Plymouth’s attempt to ride the retro wave, but… more»
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BF Auction: 1951 Rover Model 75
Rover unveiled its new “75” model in September 1949, and its appearance caused a sensation. It looked like nothing the company had produced previously, with an enormous trunk and the entire passenger compartment fitted within the wheelbase. Early cars… more»
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BF Auction: 1976 MG Midget
Traditional British sports cars retain a strong following in the classic scene due to their inherent design characteristics. Their engines may not be the most powerful on the planet, but they more than compensate for that by providing excellent… more»
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Elite Barn Find: 1976 Ford Gran Torino
The era of personal luxury coupes hailing from Detroit in the 1970s was not entirely dissimilar from the van craze of the same period. These were uniquely American conditions, as both segments were not so much born out of… more»
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Manual Maserati: 1973 Citroen SM
It’s slightly disingenuous to call this a Maserati; I know. But as a 1973 Citroen SM, it does share its engine with the Maserati Merak, a sonorous 2.7-liter V6 that made a healthy 180 b.h.p. and was capable of… more»
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Greenwood Widebody: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
The Greenwood Corvette: there are few models that better capture what was happening styling-wise in the 1970s than a genuine Greenwood-converted Corvette. The C3 was the basis for many of these radical transformations, with a few other aftermarket suppliers… more»
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1985 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe 5-Speed Survivor
The styling difference between the eighth and ninth-generation Thunderbirds is almost like the difference between the Model T and Model A, although even more dramatic. I like the previous straight-edged T-Birds but this new design was sleek. The seller… more»
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Amazing Air-Cooled Sled: 1960 Trail-A-Sled
A lot of us who grew up in northern climates, those brave souls who have lived with snow for several months out of every year, have different names for vehicles that travel over snow. One that most of us… more»
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A Different Fox Body: 1985 Mercury Capri RS 5.0
More often than not, it seems like when you hear someone in the car circuit talking about Fox bodies, they’re usually referring to the third-generation Ford Mustang. But also back in ’79, the Mercury Capri lost its European styling… more»
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No Reserve: 1961 Morris Minor 1000
The Morris Minor cars date back to 1948 when the company first began producing economy cars in Britain, with production lasting nearly a quarter-century until operations ceased in the early seventies. The brand also holds the honor of the… more»
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16K Original Miles: 1987 Porsche 930
$235,000 may seem like an insane amount of money to blow on a single car, but it’s business as usual for an air-cooled Porsche 911. Of course, this is a turbocharged 930 model with only 16,600 miles, so the… more»
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44 Years In A Barn: 1960 Dodge D100 Sweptline
This 1960 Dodge D100 is somewhat of a media star, at least in Granger, Indiana where it resides now. It has been used on at least three photo shoots, according to the seller, who has it listed here on… more»
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Fresh 350: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Chevrolet produced 6,648 Corvette Convertibles in 1970, and we’ve seen a few over the years at Barn Finds. This car could be better than most because it has many attributes that some will find impossible to resist. Not only… more»
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Solid Driver: 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback
There’s nothing like purchasing a solid classic where you can perform a cosmetic restoration when or if you want. That is what this 1965 Mustang 2+2 Fastback offers a new owner. It presents well as a driver-grade vehicle, but… more»
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Bubble Top Project: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air
In 1961, if you liked the looks of the Chevrolet Sport Coupe with its “bubble top” styling, you had your choice of either a Bel Air or the more upscale Impala. But that wasn’t the case in 1962 when… more»
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A VW At Heart: 1958 Rometsch Lawrence
A show of hands, please, if you’ve ever heard of a Rometsch Lawrence. We have covered one before, a 1958 example like today’s subject car, but it was back in 2011. It’s a new one for me but the… more»
