This is a curious listing for a desirable car: it’s a 1986 Dodge Omni GLH Turbo, and it was supposedly pulled from a Long Island backyard where it’s been parked since 1996. The Omni GLH is a pocket rocket… more»
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A Promising Project? 1953 Singer 4AD
Automotive history is littered with the remnants of British auto manufacturers and the more obscure Singer Motors is not the least of those former marques. Not the most noteworthy, but Singer had a long run and produced some notable… more»
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Compact V8 Wagon: 1965 Ford Falcon Squire
We find Ford Country Squire station wagons all of the time; the late ’60s and early ’70s behemoths are popular right now. Ford Falcon Squires? Not so much so, they seem to be a lot rarer today and it’s… more»
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Show Car: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire
The Oldsmobile Starfire has an interesting history, having been made for the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and even into 1980 when the name was retired. It wasn’t a continuous production run which is the interesting part for me. The seller… more»
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Marilyn Monroe Endorsed! Singer Roadster 4AD
The Singer Motor Company has roots going back all the way to 1874, where it began in the United Kingdom as Singer & Co manufacturing bicycles, but by the turn of the century, its focus became more centered on… more»
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350 V8 Project: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
It’s hard to believe now, but the Chevy Corvette got off to a rocky start in 1953-55 and was in danger of being canceled. Fortunately, the availability of a V8 engine and manual transmission after the first two years… more»
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Rusty Gold? 1974 Dodge Challenger Rallye
If you’re looking for a rare Dodge Challenger to restore (besides a ’71 Hemi) convertible), you might want to consider the ’74 Rallye. That was the last model year for the “pony car” and the only year that a… more»
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Highly Awarded: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
When an owner lists a classic car for sale, and you have to scroll through a selection of photos of certificates, awards, and commendations before you reach pictures of the vehicle itself, you can be sure you’re dealing with… more»
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Daily Driver Italian: 1979 Alfa Romeo Sprint Veloce
There’s a whole untapped legion of interesting enthusiast cars that fly beneath the radar, or too close to models that came before or after and proved to be far more popular. This 1979 Alfa Romeo Sprint Veloce is a… more»
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UK Limousine: 1994 Volvo 960
While the obvious choice when importing a piece of forbidden fruit from overseas is to choose the iconic sports car or SUV, I applaud the person who says, “Nah – give me the Volvo limo and hearse”. That’s what… more»
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Parked In ’93: 1970 Dodge Challenger SE
Based on Chrysler’s E-Body platform, Dodge introduced their First Generation Challenger in 1970. Its first year of production stands as its most successful. In this model year, the company also produced the SE or Special Edition version. These rate… more»
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Hi-Po 289! 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 K-Code
This one, on the surface, is a bit confusing. It’s listed as a 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 “K-Code” which means a hi-performance 289 CI V8 engine is in store. It’s confusing, though, because the Ford sales brochure makes no… more»
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Turbocharged 1961 Alvis TD 21?!
One of the best parts about working at Barn Finds is the opportunity to learn more about beautiful automobiles that I had no idea existed. Such is the case with this rare British sports saloon: a 1961 Alvis TD… more»
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Older Restoration? 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The performance-minded SS 396 was a popular part of the Chevy Chevelle portfolio in the late 1960s. It started as an option after the Chevelle’s introduction in 1964, then became a series of its own for 1966-68 before reverting… more»
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Needs A New Home: 1968 Triumph GT6
A Triumph GT6, such as today’s 1968 model, is one of those seldomly seen anymore, British sports cars in spite of the fact there were about 40K produced over its eight model year run. They are no stranger to… more»
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Fresh Paint: 1974 Ford Pinto Station Wagon
While Lee Iacocca is widely revered as the father of the Mustang and the driving force behind the K-Car that saved Chrysler from financial oblivion, it seems that history has looked less favorably upon his beloved Pinto. Until recently,… more»
