One of the interesting aspects of growing up in Australia was the fact that we saw very few convertibles that hailed from the USA. We received some from the UK such as MGs and Triumphs, but the only US… more»
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Rock Solid Rock Hopper: 1974 Toyota FJ40
I don’t know if it’s going to come together just yet, but I’m working on acquiring a new project of the vintage Japanese 4×4 variety. It’s not an FJ40, because those have been far too popular (and expensive) for… more»
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Sub-17K Mile 1984 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Built on the Ford Fox platform, the 9th generation Thunderbird was introduced in 1983 and this redesigned, beautifully aerodynamic ‘Bird sat in stark contrast to its 8th generation predecessor (AKA the “Square Bird”). Ford offered the Turbo Coupe model… more»
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1940 Ford + Pontiac + ? = This Snow Monster!
Thanks to Barn Finds reader Andre for alerting us to this…unusual creation! We’re not told much from the ad, either, but you can look at it yourself here on kijiji, where the car is called a “Rat Rod Classic.”… more»
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Cheap ‘Cruiser: 1968 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
Highly recognizable, and an iconic American family cruiser and road trip machine, the Vista Cruiser was the ultimate family hauler. Featuring awesome muscular Cutlass looks that appealed to the dads of the era, with all the storage and views… more»
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Life Saver: 1950 Ford Shoebox Survivor
In 1950 Ford was riding the crest of a wave. Their new model introduced in 1949 and destined to remain in production for three model years, was a sales success. This was vitally important for Ford as its success… more»
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Great Little Survivor: 1980 Datsun 210 Sunny Coupe
Nissans and Datsuns have featured prominently in my life. Over the years I’ve owned at least 10 of them in various forms. In fact, I actually met my wife through a Nissan/Datsun Owners Club many, many….many years ago. This… more»
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Needs Some Lovin’ – 1957 Lincoln Premiere
I sat down a while back and worked out that over the years I have managed to clock up over 1,000,000 miles behind the wheel here in Australia. In that time the number of Lincolns of any description that… more»
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Eye Of The Tiger: 1990 Diahatsu Rocky
Ever wonder how the Diahatsu Rocky got its name? Sure, like its cousin the Rugged it probably alludes to the type of terrain its creators intended for it to conquer. Still, I like to think it’s a nod to… more»
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Low Mileage First Gen: 1978 Honda Civic
It’s not often that you see a forty year old vehicle with only 80,000 miles on the clock. And it’s really not often that you will find an imported economy car with this low of miles. This first generation… more»
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Thunderbirds Are Go! 1961 Ford T-Bird 390 V8
When I was a boy growing up in Tasmania in the 1970s, I can remember my father looking at buying a Thunderbird identical to this for our family car. In an era dominated by the Holden Kingswood and Ford… more»
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3-On-The-Tree Big Block? 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS 396
Whenever I see an old car with an unusual combination of options like this, I always wonder what the original purchaser had in mind when he bought it. I don’t believe he would have been a performance enthusiast. If… more»
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Great Builder: 1957 Chevrolet 150 Project
“Restoration started.” Isn’t that how you describe a car that’s been blown into pieces to put a positive spin on the situation? Nonetheless, this 1957 Chevrolet 150, listed here on Craigslist and located near Denver Colorado looks like a… more»
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Unrestored Survivor: 1968 Camaro RS Convertible
This unrestored 1968 Camaro Rally Sport convertible was put into storage in 1990 where it remained until recently. The tires have 1976 date codes which indicates that the car had seen limited use prior to the beginning of the… more»
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Austin Engine Swap: 1958 Berkeley Racer
Despite appearing for sale with some regularity, the 1950s Berkeley Sports was made in limited numbers, with just over 4,000 built. Powered by engines ranging from 18 to 50 b.h.p., these were extremely clever cars that made extensive use… more»
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Cheap Cosie: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
To John DeLorean’s credit, the Cosworth Vegas more than just a trim-and-decal package. Working with British racing shop Cosworth, they built a unique, twin cam fuel-injected engine found in no other model. But years of delays and an exorbitant… more»
