Motoring history is littered with examples of manufacturers that blazed brilliantly like automotive meteors before fading into oblivion. One such company was Berkeley, a British marque that produced a range of sports cars between 1956 and 1960. With a… more»
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33-Year Barn Find: 1976 Oldsmobile 442
Oldsmobile’s entry into the 1960s mid-size muscle car market race was the 442 (aka 4-4-2). This acronym is usually considered to stand for “4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed manual transmission, and 2-exhausts”. By the mid-1970s, the car was more about image… more»
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Roadster Project: 1959 MGA
For sale in Panorama City, California, on Facebook Marketplace is a 1959 MGA project car that enjoys rust-free status thanks to its location out west. But beyond that, it’s an ambitious project. Everything is very dirty and/or weathered, it’s… more»
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Golden Cruiser: 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo in Original Condition
If you’ve been hunting for a clean, largely untouched example of Chevrolet’s personal luxury coupe from the 1970s, this 1974 Monte Carlo might fit the bill. Wearing its original gold paint and white vinyl roof, this car shows just… more»
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Off The Road Since 1991: 1956 Ford Thunderbird Barn Find
The 2-seater 1955-57 Thunderbirds will always be my favorite car. Some of it is sentimental since my parents bought an attractive Meadowmist Green and Pinetree Green 1956 Ford Parklane station wagon when I was but a youngster. I remember… more»
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Turbocharged Sport Compact: 1990 Plymouth Laser RS
It’s sometimes the case that we don’t notice a car because it seems rather average, whether in appearance or performance (or both). In the ease of the early DSMs, or Diamond Star Motor collaborations between Chrysler and Mitsubishi, the… more»
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Barn Find Big Body: 1971 Cadillac Eldorado
Here’s a blue-on-blue bruiser that’s been napping for the last quarter-century. Listed as a barn find with just over 78,000 miles, this 1971 Cadillac Eldorado has emerged from long-term storage and is now looking for a new home. With… more»
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Including Tri-Power GTO: Potpourri of Pontiacs
The Pontiac GTO is widely credited for starting the mid-1960s mid-size muscle car movement. And sales of nearly 100,000 units in 1966 alone helped seal that reputation. The seller has a ’66 matching numbers Tri-Power GTO along with two… more»
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Original Patina: 1972 Ford Bronco Sport Survivor
If you’re a fan of honest survivors, this 1972 Ford Bronco Sport might be the one that gets your attention. Advertised as a barn find and purchased from its original owner in New Mexico, this uncut, unmolested two-owner truck… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1964 Ford Thunderbird Project
In 1964, Ford introduced what would become the last generation of unibody Thunderbirds until 1980, and the public responded by buying 92,465 of them, an increase of almost 30,000 units over the previous model year. Although it was based… more»
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Reasonably Priced! 1965 Oldsmobile 442
I noticed the title to a listing for an Oldsmobile and it read, “Classic 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 2dr hardtop, Good clean original car – $10,000.” OK, it got my attention, ‘da real ting for $10 large? Well, that… more»
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Bench Seat Project: 1967 Ford Mustang
The 1967-68 Ford Mustang was notable for at least two reasons: the hot pony car received its first styling refresh, and the engine compartment could now accommodate big block power. Aside from the addition of side marker lights, it… more»
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Workhorse Minivan: 1997 Ford Aerostar
A few years ago, there were a multitude of minivan models that roamed suburbia, doing an admiral job of providing an incredible amount of utility in packages that were largely efficient to run. Of course, we all know what… more»
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Drive Or Swim: 1964 Amphicar Model 770
Recently, there seems to be a lot of increased focus on the concept of driverless automobiles. If that idea ever gets perfected, it’s probably not a bad thing, seeing how poorly so many human-operated vehicles in my town are… more»
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Carport Time Capsule: 1965 Ford Mustang with 37k Miles
It’s being billed as a “barn find,” but this 1965 Ford Mustang has actually spent the last 20 to 25 years tucked away under a carport. That may not sound quite as rustic, but the result is the same:… more»
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Rare Turbo Coupe: 1984 Dodge Daytona
The Dodge Daytona is one of those 80s models we all recognize when out in the wild or at a local car show, but it hasn’t seemingly become a sought-after collector car. As a project, however, it makes an… more»
