When an owner claims that their classic car could be 1-of-1, it is likely to open a can of worms. That is the situation with this 1972 Oldsmobile 442, so getting our reader’s opinions on this classic will be… more»
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Driving 455: 1972 Buick Riviera
The Third Generation Buick Riviera is a range that stands out in the crowd. Colloquially known as the “boat-tail” model, its looks tended to polarize potential buyers. Its radical appearance didn’t help its sales, and the fact that the… more»
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Factory Rear A/C: 1956 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine
OK, let’s open this one up with the question that I usually ask at the conclusion, and that is, “What to do with it?” The “it” is a 19.5 foot, 5,200 lb. 1956 Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy-Five. Yes, it’s a… more»
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10k Mile 2008 Ford Shelby GT
One of the worst possible moments as an enthusiast car owner is finding out the vehicle of your dreams has a significant flaw. In the case of this 2008 Shelby GT Mustang, the seller claims to have purchased the… more»
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Garage Find: 1971 Porsche 914
Does this 1971 Porsche 914 run or doesn’t it? The seller claims he hasn’t run it in two years, but also maintains that it will run. I realize these concepts seem to run in opposition to each other, but… more»
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Oregon Shop Stash: Citroen Safari, E-Types, and More!
As a wagon guy, it’s hard for me to resist the urge to add a vintage long roof to my fleet. The trouble is, most of the ones that appeal to me are fairly maintenance-hungry machines, from the Peugeot… more»
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Muscle Bound! Supercharged 2003 Mercury Marauder
The 2003 Mercury Marauder was like a bolt out of the blue. Talk about getting in a time machine; in 2003, those who were performance enthusiasts could buy a 302 net HP, full-size, four-door sedan that had real sporting… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1980 GMC Sierra 4×4
This 1980 GMC Sierra 4×4 pickup is offered for sale for the first time since it was sold new, and has just 69,000 miles on the clock. Wearing great colors and sporting the preferred combination of a 350 V8… more»
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Original 454: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
In 1971, potential buyers could walk into their Chevrolet dealership and drive away in a Corvette that was more potent than our feature car. However, that step up the ladder came at a considerable cost and would help to… more»
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Former Fire Truck: 1984 Land Rover Defender 110
Despite predictions otherwise, the novelty factor surrounding former fire apparatuses and first responder vehicles from overseas has not subsided. Japanese fire trucks, British rescue vehicles, Italian police cars – the list goes on. And while they are rare as… more»
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Stored 34 Years: 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The Plymouth Barracuda was all-new for 1970, shedding its roots with the compact Valiant and gaining a platform it now shared with the new Dodge Challenger. Pony car buyers responded, and sales went up by 50% over 1969. Interest… more»
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Take The Challenge: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback
We’ve seen some sad and sorry 1st Generation Mustang project cars over the years here at Barn Finds, and a surprising number of them have been dragged back from the brink by passionate enthusiasts. That is the sort of… more»
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400 V8 Power: 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix J
The Pontiac Grand Prix debuted in 1962 as the performance-oriented replacement for the Ventura. It was a standard Catalina coupe with minimal outside chrome trim and a sportier interior (bucket seats and a center console). In some respects, it… more»
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All-Original 1967 Mercury Cougar with Factory A/C
It took only a couple years following the introduction of the 1964 ½ Ford Mustang for the pony car craze to explode. For 1967, there were cars to support just about every possible preference. Economical? Yep! Sporty, definitely. Straight-up… more»
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Real Deal: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
While many people believe that the Pontiac GTO is the original and definitive muscle car, the Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 does nothing but cement General Motors within that genre. Good examples today can fetch amazing prices, and values seem… more»
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Smorgasbord! A Trio Of 1960 Chevrolet El Caminos
It’s a 1960 El Camino lollapalooza! But before you get too excited, let’s consider their condition which is less than optimal. Still, it’s interesting to find three, fairly obscure vehicles together. You have to wonder what’s up? Was this… more»
