Can you imagine in this day and age naming a car the “Dictator”? How about the “Absolutist” for a top-level model? Maybe the “Strong Man” would work for a muscle car. I’m kinda partial to the “Tyrant” having worked… more»
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Tri-Power 4-Speed: 1967 Pontiac GTO
When Pontiac introduced the mid-size GTO muscle car, the bean counters expected to sell just 5,000 copies in its first year, 1964. Instead, the number was more like 32,000 and would peak two years later at 97,000 units. This… more»
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Rare Two Door: 1975 Jaguar XJ6 Coupe
There are some cars that are just achingly pretty yet still reasonably affordable. While beauty is subjective and certainly not valuable enough to warrant over-paying for a rough specimen, cars like this 1975 Jaguar XJ6 coupe remind us that… more»
Barn Find Big Block: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Many of us have friends and colleagues who are into old cars, but we don’t always know it until we’re standing in their barn and looking at some forgotten project. That’s the story with this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette convertible,… more»
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Desirable 5-Speed: 1973 BMW Bavaria
When it comes to vintage BMWs, we tend to become mildly fixated on the classic 2002 and the always-valuable E9 3.0 coupes. The sedans get far less love and attention, and it’s a shame because they are equally great… more»
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12K Original Miles: 1975 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Stunning isn’t an adequate word to describe this 1975 Cadillac Coupe de Ville, which is listed for sale by a Jaguar and Land Rover dealer in Seattle. To me, this is one of the most beautiful Cadillacs ever made… more»
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350 Crate Motor: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
When you take the low and aggressive lines of an early C3 Corvette and combine them with a coat of black paint, the result is a car that displays genuine menace. When you throw a GM Crate Motor into… more»
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Dealer Installed Tri-Power: 1965 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
In its factory form, Ford’s legendary K-Code 289ci V8 offered impressive performance. However, dealerships in the 1960s were happy to provide additional services if a buyer could afford them, and this 1965 Mustang GT Convertible has received that type… more»
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Formula Racer With History: 1954 DB Monomill
Just a quick heads-up, the listing for this 1954 DB Monomill is in French but you should be able to invoke your browser translater unless, of course, you are fluent. The story of DB was short-lived but not without… more»
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49k Original Miles: 1969 Cheverolet Chevelle SS 396
Over the past decade, we’ve seen plenty of examples of the 1969 Chevelle SS 396 pass across our desks here at Barn Finds. Their condition tends to range from the pretty ratty and tired through to beautifully restored vehicles… more»
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Rare 318 Project: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda
To many car aficionados, the name ‘Cuda brings back memories of small, sporty cars with big engines. Like a 383, 440, and the 426 Hemi. However, by 1973, changing conditions had eliminated all those motors and you could even… more»
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1967 Plymouth GTX 440 4-Speed
Ah, the 1960s. It was an era when it seemed that every American manufacturer was willing to throw its hat into the ring to produce a muscle car. Generally, these cars prioritized hard-edged performance over comfort. However, there were… more»
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409 Dual Quad V8! 1962 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport
In 1961, Chevrolet only built a handful of bruisers with Super Sport (SS) badging. Sure, some muscle could still be had after that, but the SS went more mainstream in 1962, selling 99,000 copies in the process. That’s because… more»
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390 Barn Find! 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
By 1967, if a fastback Galaxie didn’t remind buyers of Ford’s NASCAR racing success, it probably meant the buyer in question didn’t own a television or a radio. This 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 in New Port Richey, Florida may… more»
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1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Tribute
The 1970 Chevelle Super Sport is one of the more often cloned of the era’s muscle cars and the seller freely admits this is one of them. It began life as a V8 Malibu Sport Coupe, whose original inventory… more»
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1 of 362: 1969 Plymouth GTX Convertible
UPDATE 2/24/2022 – It’s been exactly a year since we first spotted this rare Plymouth GTX Convertible. At the time, it was listed in Montclair, California on craigslist with a $41,500 asking price, it’s now listed here on eBay… more»
