With an Escape-based Bronco Sport and a retro-themed Bronco out on dealer lots, how long will it be until Ford releases a “big” Bronco based on the F-150? After all, it was a fairly successful model from 1978 to… more»
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Nicely Restored 1974 Bricklin SV-1
While top-tier examples aren’t exactly cheap for enthusiasts searching for a cool gull-wing two-seater, the Bricklin SV-1 still remains more affordable than the DeLorean, although it didn’t have the advantage of being featured in one of the top movies… more»
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Malaise Era Survivor: 1977 Ford Granada
The Granada debuted in 1975 as a “premium” compact car, slotted by Ford above the more basic Maverick. Its styling was influenced by the European sedans of the day, but mechanically, its unibody roots harkened to the days of… more»
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Rust Free Project: 1974 Porsche 911 Targa
One question I have about project cars is this: do you ever get to a point, age-wise, where you simply don’t want to take on a car ready for restoration? I’ll explain more later, but you start to ask… more»
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1-of-12: 1967 Dodge Charger Hemi/4-Speed
If push came to shove and I was forced to pick my favorite muscle car, the First Generation Charger would get the nod. Its styling is appealing, its interior lifts it above its competition, and this car’s Hemi/4-speed combination… more»
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Stunning Muscle: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
There will probably never be another automotive era like the 1960s. It delivered to an expectant world a range of pony and personal luxury cars, although it would be valid to state that the decade was defined by the… more»
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Customized Oddball: 1969 Ford Ranchero
Ford introduced two new products in 1957. One was the Skyliner, a retractable hardtop that turned into a convertible with a flick of a switch. The other was the Ranchero, a pickup based on a wagon platform rather than… more»
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Award Winner: 1960 Imperial 4-Door Hardtop
We always welcome input from our readers at Barn Finds, whether it is via your comments or the leads that you provide to some truly wonderful classics. Therefore, I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder T.J…. more»
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Low Mileage Survivor! 1964 Mercury Park Lane “Breezeway” Two-Door
Reverse slant rear glass: how many cars employed this design feature? Production cars with reverse glass appeared in 1957 and 1958, with the Mercury Turnpike Cruiser and the Lincoln Continental. Shortly thereafter, the Ford Anglia 105E came along, then… more»
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10k Original Miles: 1973 Dodge Dart Sport 340
In the absence of documentary evidence, potential buyers must assess every aspect of a classic to determine whether a claimed ultra-low odometer reading appears plausible. Such is the case with this 1973 Dodge Dart Sport 340. The seller claims… more»
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41K Miles! 1969 Cadillac Coupe Deville
Full disclosure: I’ve never owned a Cadillac, but I’ve been on a bit of a Caddy bender with this 1968 Eldorado, 2009 DTS, and this 1951 Series Sixty-Two. What gives? I dunno, I like old full-size cars (OK, the… more»
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Impeccable 1981 Rolls Silver Spirit
It’s incredible the kind of deals you can get on 1980s Rolls-Royces. Aficionados of the marque like their cars new, and used examples, although cheap to buy, are often huge sinkholes of need. Parts prices are eye-watering on these… more»
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Luxury Rat Rod? 1974 Ford LTD Brougham
Ford’s popular full-size luxury car, the LTD, had a banner year in 1973, selling 556,000 copies. Then, along came the OPEC oil embargo, and sales plummeted by nearly half as big gas guzzlers were suddenly out of vogue. The… more»
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1,249 Made: 1954 Imperial Newport (by Chrysler)
Our online world has opened up avenues for nerdiness that I could only dream about as a kid, one being uploads of dealer filmstrips from the golden age of the American automobile. Chrysler’s filmstrips were always entertaining, and a… more»
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Parked Since ’79: 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340
It’s often hard to fathom how quickly things can change in just one year for a particular model, but the difference in performance options for the 1972 Dodge Challenger is a prime example of how fast the muscle car… more»
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What? Five-Speed Turbo Diesel 1973 Ford LTD
In a desperate attempt to save its full-sized LTD from extinction in the face of the OPEC fuel crisis, Ford partnered with Mercedes Benz to offer a five-speed floor-shifted turbo-diesel LTD for model year 1973. No… of course not;… more»
