Crisp and clean was the result of a redesign for the second-generation Rambler Classic line, and it was quite an update. It was so impressive that Motor Trend named the whole lineup as its 1963 Car of the Year…. more»
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1 of 901: 1970 AMC AMX Go Pack Project
The AMX was a GT-style, 2-seat muscle car built by American Motors from 1968 to 1970. Many think of it as a shortened Javelin (much like the Gremlin was to the Hornet), but that would be shortchanging the hot… more»
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Rare 3-Speed Manual: 1970 Dodge Charger 500
This 1970 Dodge Charger 500 project raises the question of how desirable an unusual set of factory specs makes a Mopar, especially when one of them is a 3-speed manual transmission, which doesn’t sound as rewarding in real driving… more»
BF Classified: 1931 Ford Victoria Street Rod
The world of hot rodding was built around the prewar Ford. The ’32 Ford is the car on the album covers, but almost any year will do, and one of the most bona fide of them all is a… more»
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BF Auction: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
At a quick glance, you might not realize just how special this beautiful C4 Corvette is. Not only is it a 38k-mile survivor, but it’s a ZR-1! The fourth-generation Corvette was already a serious performance upgrade over the previous… more»
BF Exclusive: 1962 Chrysler 300
Chrysler made some bold moves as an organization in 1962. Some didn’t work out that well in hindsight, such as shrinking the full-size Plymouths and Dodges (although the long-running B-Body did emerge from the downsizing as a popular intermediate);… more»
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Rust-Free 31K-Mile 1980 AMC Spirit DL Liftback
It’s always sad to read that someone is helping to sell a car to settle the estate of a person who clearly loved their vehicle for decades. This 1980 AMC Spirit DL Liftback is one of those vehicles. It… more»
First Generation Project: 1988 Acura Integra LS
There are cars you used to see everywhere; then, one day, it dawns on you that the vehicle must be practically extinct. Honda Civics and Accords are obviously a dime a dozen, but in the 1980s and the early… more»
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Low Miles: 1953 Chrysler Windsor Club Coupe
This Chrysler Windsor benefits from low miles and a club coupe body style, notching it above the lowly sedan in terms of desirability. It’s listed on facebook Marketplace for $13,900 – an aggressive price given comparable sales over the… more»
Upgraded 400: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
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»
