A colleague once told me, “All race cars are white.” These words were spoken as I looked out at a very dilapidated Mazda Miata I had just purchased and realized the only path forward was to make it into… more»
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Even Has A Cigar Lighter! 1969 Wheel Horse GT-14
“What does a tractor have to do with Barn Finds, SG?!” I’m just getting ready for any possible negative comments for showing what is basically a garden tractor rather than a muscle car. This 1969 Wheel Horse GT-14 is… more»
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Slant-Six Survivor: 1973 Dodge Dart Custom
You don’t have to be cheap, I mean, frugal, to have purchased a Dodge Dart, but their advertising touted its value: “Dodge Dart… more than one million sold to the economy minded.” This 1973 Dodge Dart Custom Sedan is… more»
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One Owner Survivor! 1971 Ford Pinto Runabout
Are you pining for a survivor-quality Pinto to prance over to the nearest Cars ‘N Coffee? We found just the thing, and with a little elbow grease, it might really shine. Here on craigslist is a Ford Pinto hatchback… more»
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Rare & Cheap: 1958 Berkeley Sport SE492
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»
