In September 1981, Motor Trend magazine pasted a picture of the Mustang GT on the cover of its magazine declaring “The Boss is Back.” It claimed the “new” 5.0 Liter H.O. engine could propel the car from 0 to… more»
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Air-Cooled Convertible: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair
In current times, it can be hard to define an appropriate category for the Chevrolet Corvair (1960-1969). They’re a compact but not in the Chevy II, Ford Falcon, or Plymouth Valiant sense of the segment. They’re more like a… more»
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Camper Ready: 1976 Ford Ranchero GT
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote this post about a ’70 and ’71 Ford Ranchero. Today, we have the follow-on version in the form of a ’76 Ranchero GT bathed in a very 70’s olive green finish that… more»
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Well-Baked Wagon: 1970 Ford Country Sedan
The Country Sedan was to the Galaxie 500 as the Country Squire was to the LTD. It was a full-size Ford wagon with less pizzazz and part of the company’s lineup from 1952 to 1974. In terms of production… more»
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How To Write an Ad: 1967 Dodge Power Wagon
While I enjoy writing for Barn Finds, I think I speak for all of the writers here when I tell you some ads make the job difficult. You have to type a lot to hit the word limits in… more»
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Only One In The US? 1963 Mitsubishi Colt 1000
Mitsubishi didn’t begin to import cars into the U.S. under their brand until 1982. Before that, they provided some subcompacts to Chrysler to use in the 1970s. That was the first time the Colt name became familiar to U.S…. more»
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Dual Quad 409! 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
Black primer, oversized tires, and side-exit exhaust tips put a chip on this Chevy’s shoulder. The 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS backs up those visual cues with its dual-quad 409, a crowd-pleaser anytime you punch the throttle or pop the… more»
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Back To The Future: 1951 Nash Airflyte
As did Chrysler with the Airflow of the 1930s, Nash also dabbled in aerodynamics in the design of their cars in the late 1940s. The 1949-51 editions of Nash automobiles were dubbed Airflytes though they looked something like upside-down… more»
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Scary Prospect? No Reserve 1973 AMC Gremlin
Lets just start with what TIME magazine calls one of the ’50 worst cars of all time’. Despite this, there is a dedicated following of these compact malaise-era cars, which means that someone loves these unusual models. Myself, I… more»
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Unreal Garage Find: 1971 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger will always be a popular model among muscle car enthusiasts, but it’s amazing how much more desirable even a plain-jane 318 car can become when one is discovered in a garage still wearing its California blue… more»
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Sweet Short Bed: 1986 Ford F150 4X4
Sometimes, you feel like it’s possible to look into the future by assessing which models are hot right now. That’s the sense I get when looking at this super clean 1986 Ford F150 4×4 pickup with the desirable short… more»
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Survivor! 1926 Ford Model T Touring
The legacy of the Ford Model T is difficult to overstate. This is the car that helped put the world on wheels – the kind of wheels without a horse in front. Sure, cars other than the Model T… more»
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Easy Restoration: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda
When Plymouth released its Third Generation Barracuda, it was immediately apparent it had created a styling winner. Even in its most basic form, the car possessed muscular and attractive lines, which were only accentuated when the more sporting ‘Cuda… more»
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Solid Survivor: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Cars from the 1980s are gaining traction in the classic market, especially those with a V8 under the hood. There are many reasons for this, including the fact that they represent an affordable entry point for the latest generation… more»
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327 V8 Project: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
The second generation of the Chevy Corvette debuted in 1963 and would become the marque’s shortest at only five model years. The 1966 edition would set a sales record only to be beaten just two years later when the… more»
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42k Original Miles: 1973 Lincoln Continental
When an enthusiast embarks on a quest for a classic car to park in their garage, the best strategy is to start the process by compiling a list of requirements. Beyond the preferred make and model, they should decide… more»
