Solid body? Check. American icon? Check. Potent V8 under the hood? Check. This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am seems to tick many of the boxes enthusiasts prefer when searching for a classic to park in their garage. The engine upgrade… more»
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383/4-Speed: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Are you feeling brave? You are? But are you brave enough to tackle what will undoubtedly be a major restoration project? The classic in question is this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner. It features what appears to be its original… more»
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Rare V8: 1980 Triumph TR8 Convertible
Many people believe that the TR8 Convertible is the car that Triumph’s TR7 should have been from Day One. By lopping the top off the Coupe version and slotting a V8 under the hood, it resulted in more elegant… more»
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Two Owner Survivor: 1971 Ford Sport Bronco
Some vehicles are surprise packets in the classic market, proving far more popular and desirable today than when they left the showroom floor. The 1971 Ford Sport Bronco is a perfect example of that trend, with potential buyers clamoring… more»
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55K Miles: 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
We’ve seen 13 examples of the 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass here on Barn Finds over the years, and seven of them have been the unusual sloped-back Salon model. I never remember seeing those as a teenager, but I remember seeing… more»
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Field Find Roller: 1959 Edsel Villager
The Edsel debuted in 1958 to a lot of fanfare as the 4th brand sold by Ford Motor Co. Besides the issue of whether there was a market for a Ford/Mercury hybrid, timing was bad due to a poor… more»
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Garage Find: 1972 Buick Riviera
The Buick Riviera was a somewhat unusual car from the beginning, but it’s hard to beat the third-generation examples for being over the top in outside appearance. Beginning in 1971, the Riviera received a redesign featuring a large fastback… more»
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1974 Plymouth Gran Fury Sport Suburban 440 V8
Wow, what a wagon! I don’t know if I’ve said that before, and I’m a fan of station wagons. When I think of a Plymouth Suburban, I think of the late 1940s or early 1950s two-door model, but they… more»
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Two Full Classics for $25K: 1937 and 1939 Lincoln Model Ks
While Facebook Marketplace is considered by many to be a breeding ground for junk peddlers and scam artists, every once in a while you find a gem or two. Perhaps the most amazing classic car deal of the year… more»
BF Exclusive: 1961 Jaguar Mark IX
While 1961 was more momentous in Jaguar history for being the year that the E-Type was introduced to a stunned global audience, it was also the final year for the body-on-frame Mark IX. Only 10,009 of these handsome sedans… more»
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$1,000 1974 Ford Ranchero GT With A 460 V8!
The seller is listing this 1974 Ford Ranchero GT low enough to hopefully save it from the crusher, at $1,000. Looking at this first photo, there’s a lot more than a grand worth of parts on this car, even… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1974 AMC Hornet
Do you live in a salt-free region of our beautiful United States? Do you live in a rust-belt state but long for a simple three-season daily driver that will turn some heads and start some conversations while still providing… more»
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4-on-the-Floor: 1976 Chevrolet Camaro V8
The second generation of the Chevrolet Camaro had an impressive 12-year run, from 1970 to 1981. And nearly 183,000 copies were built in 1976 alone, meaning that “iconic” might not be the best word to use in describing one…. more»
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Just 34 Miles! 1976 Chevrolet Laguna S-3
In 1974, Chevrolet retired the Chevelle Super Sport and replaced it (more or less) with the Laguna S-3. Production numbers were somewhat low (less than 33,000 copies in three years), so an S-3 is harder to come across than… more»
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Mail Order Motorcycle: 1960 Allstate DeLuxe 175
Before malls (“What’s a mall, daddy?”) and even online shopping, millions of us browsed through big, fat catalogs and bought items from underwear to houses and everything in between, including motorcycles. This 1960 Allstate DeLuxe 175 is one that… more»
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Original Interior! Rare 1959 Edsel Villager Station Wagon
Ah, the Edsel. The car that the Ford Motor Company wished had never existed. I can’t help but feel a little sorry for former Ford CEO, Henry Ford II. I mean, how would you like having your father’s first… more»
