While most people want the Barracudas built in the early ’70s, I’ve always had a soft spot for the ones built in the late ’60s. One of the major perks of buying a ’60s Mopar is that they tend… more»
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It Came From Lake Toxaway: 1960 Austin Healey Sprite
Since it is the month that ends with All Hallow’s Eve, I wanted to give you a glimpse of a story so horrible that you will wonder how God could be so cruel. Our story begins with a little… more»
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15,000 Mile Work Truck: 1976 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup
While it is not uncommon to find a car with low mileage, finding a truck with low mileage is a pretty rare event. While I expect that future collectors will find a number of 1990 and later trucks with… more»
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One Of 267: 1974 Jensen Interceptor Convertible
You may recognize the familiar backdrop in these photos, as we’ve featured a few different cars from this seller of wrecked vintage exotics. This Jensen Interceptor convertible is one of a very few drop tops made and amazingly retains… more»
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Hot Drop-Top! 1969 Buick Skylark GS400 Stage 1
After 25 years of dry storage this rare 1969 Buick Skylark GS400 Stage 1 in Rochester, New York awaits a new owner here on eBay. Despite hailing from Rustchester, this one-of-212 GS 400 Stage 1 convertibles built in 1969… more»
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Goin’ All Out! 1971 Chevrolet Nova SS
“How to go all out in a low-priced car.” That was Chevrolet’s tagline for the 1971 Nova SS, even though you could no longer get the big-block 396 engine that was available the year before. This truly solid, original paint… more»
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GT 5 Speed With 17K Miles: 1989 Chevy Beretta
The Chevy Beretta has long been captured in a debate about its merits; was it ever a formidable import fighter? Could the GTUs and GTZs offer a cheap alternative to a BMW M3? Who knows (probably not), but if… more»
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First One Built: 1985 Oldsmobile Calais
The phenomenon of the number one car off the assembly line is an interesting one. Does it add value? Sure, if it’s the right car, like a limited production Shelby or Porsche 911. But for everything else, does it… more»
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Wife Says Go, Kitty Says No: 1951 MGTD
OK. Sit down and take a look at this scary scenario. A guy buys a classic car without first running it by the significant other, then he gets the cold shoulder for a while. Usually it will blow over,… more»
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Cab Plus: 1991 Mazda B2600i SE-5
I’m guilty of it, too: trying to sell a vehicle without first doing a couple of seemingly-simple and inexpensive things to it first to really make it pop. (like, finding a missing “E” for the Lincoln, for one). This… more»
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From A To Barn Find: 1930 Model A Ford
Here at Barn Finds, we love Model A Fords. They are plentiful, simple to work on, easy to get parts for, every model looks good, and they are about the oldest vehicle commonly found that you can drive in… more»
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Have It Your Way: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
It is often lamented on these pages that cars became less desirable as the seventies wore on. Emissions controls and ever evolving safety standards went a long way towards moving Detroit from the Steppenwolf style, fire breathing, horsepower laden… more»
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1,400 Miles From New: 1976 MGB
In times long past, British car manufacturers had a presence in the United States. While they never challenged Detroit for dominance of the market, they did a good job of filling niches in the market that Detroit likely found… more»
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1981 BMW M1 – 8,000 original miles
Though not found in a barn, this 1981 BMW M1 (one of 430) has been stored somewhere (perhaps in a barn) most of its life and accumulated fewer than 8,000 original miles on its original tires! It also comes… more»
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Stampede to Montana—Cheap Project Car Auction!
Reader Tim K. tipped us off to this auction, currently ongoing in Miles City, Montana, and it is a veritable treasure trove of viable project cars! Few of these cars and trucks run (although several “ran when parked,” of… more»
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The Ultimate Italian Vega: 1977 Chevrolet Monza Mirage
The Italian city of Monza has hosted a variety of international racing series since the construction of a very NASCAR-looking high-speed oval in 1922. Later a road course blended with the oval and Monza hosted the Italian Grand Prix,… more»
