The del Sol was a 2-seat, targa-style small car sold in the U.S. from 1993 to 1997. Built in Japan, it looked like a mid-engine vehicle but was based on the Honda Civic with the engine customarily in the… more»
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8-Lug Wheels Included: 1966 Pontiac Catalina 421
The horsepower race was well and truly alive in the 1960s, and every American manufacturer wanted a slice of the pie. Given its recent success with the GTO, it is unsurprising that Pontiac bolted a huge V8 under the… more»
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No Nomad: 1957 Chevrolet 150 Handyman
When most people think of 2-door “Tri-Five” Chevrolet station wagons, the Nomad sport wagon usually comes to mind. It was based on the swankier Bel Air trim and came with a unique body from the doors- back. But there… more»
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10k Original Miles: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Claiming that any aging classic is in as-new condition is bold and risky. There will invariably be nay-sayers popping out of the woodwork, quick to highlight the smallest flaw or imperfection. That brings us to this 1986 Chevrolet Monte… more»
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Original Paint! 1938 Ford Standard Coupe
During the mid-1930s, Ford gently erased the upright body style of its first V8 launched in 1932, so that by 1935, the car had a rounder, more modern shape. The styling took another leap in 1937, as the grille… more»
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327 V8 4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
The two best-selling cars of 1965 had to be the Ford Mustang (559,000 copies) and the Chevy Impala (803,000 units). They appealed to different audiences with the youth market going to the Mustang and the family market going to… more»
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Pace Car Project: 1979 Ford Mustang
The world of pace cars has changed dramatically over the years. There was a time when they were wildly valuable, kept in air-tight chambers with delivery miles on them. As motorsports and America’s interest in racing has changed,… more»
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Rare 1976 Land Rover Lightweight
The combination of being rugged and somewhat lightweight was the goal of the British Military in the early 1960s when they modified the short-wheelbase Series IIA Land Rover to be light enough for transport by helicopter. This 1976 Land… more»
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BF Auction: 2004 Subaru Outback
While not a classic and some would argue that 2004 isn’t even considered “vintage” in the car world, this 2004 Subaru Outback is over two decades old now. It could be argued that Subaru was one of the pioneers… more»
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An Environmental Choice? 1984 Mercedes 300 TD
I have to admit that I’ve never considered a big Mercedes-Benz sedan, diesel equipped or not, an “environmental choice,” but that’s the seller’s suggestion regarding this 1984 300 TD. What I do know is that these are well-engineered and… more»
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Dream Car- Superformance 1966 GT40 MKII!
An old axiom states, “Win on race day, sell on Monday.” This statement was especially true in the 1950s and 1960s when OEMs poured capital into their race programs throughout the various racing circuits to entice customers to their… more»
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Not A Kit Car? 1962 Arkley SS
Against all odds, this is the ninth Arkley covered at Barn Finds, but if you are new to the website, you might be wondering what an Arkley is, and why it has a passing resemblance to a Spridget. It’s an… more»
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Drop Top Project: 1969 Pontiac Firebird
The Pontiac Firebird joined the Chevrolet Camaro in 1967 to do battle with the Ford Mustang as two “pony cars” from General Motors. Except for the famous Trans Am, the Firebird would register fewer sales than the Camaro. The… more»
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27k-Mile Original: 1990 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
Growing up in Michigan, I was indoctrinated into the Big Three lifestyle from a young age, so growing up, I had little firsthand experience with foreign cars. It would have been a rare day to see a 1990 Mitsubishi… more»
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Thirties Racetrack Terror: 1937 Ford Powered Sprint Car
If you look around, race tracks all over this country are closing. Many are being converted into housing developments and industrial parks or just going bankrupt because attendance has fallen off a cliff. Why go to the track and… more»
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The “Model A Garage” Auction/Estate Sale
Who doesn’t love a smorgasbord of cars, parts, tools, signs and literature! It’s like Christmas, but in this case it goes on for most of January. The Model A Garage in Luray, Virginia was run by John Phillips for… more»
