As long as the analysis is based solely on performance standards from the late seventies, the 1979 Hurst/Olds was a pretty good outcome even though it was the first-ever model to not offer a 455 under the hood. Based… more»
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Right-Hand-Drive! 1967 Dodge Charger
Who remembers “The Dodge Rebellion” commercials from the 1960s? That’s when Chrysler stepped up its game to attract more youthful buyers to its products and Dodge led the way as the “performance division” of the company. The new-for-1966 Charger… more»
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Hidden Treasure: National Automobile Museum of Tasmania
The world is full of hidden treasures in the form of private collections and museums dedicated to a broad cross-section of motoring enthusiasts. I recently had the pleasure to visit one such establishment, The National Automobile Museum of Tasmania…. more»
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Go-Kart Fun: 1958 Berkeley SE328
I could recount the entire history of the Berkeley Coachworks Company (headquarters: Biggleswade, England) – first using its expertise molding caravans from what we now call fiberglass, to making tiny sports cars that a few crazy people tried to… more»
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1 Owner YJ: 1987 Jeep Wrangler
The YJ-series Jeep Wrangler is quickly becoming a modern classic, with handsome styling that has aged incredibly well and one of the most celebrated Jeep powerplants under the hood. If you combine good looks with reliable running gear, you… more»
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69k Original Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
If you yearn to park a classic muscle car in your garage and view this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 as a strong contender, I must warn you that you face stiff competition. It presents superbly as a one-owner… more»
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America’s Other Sports Car? 1970 AMC AMX
Last week I penned this 1969 AMC Javelin post and it received a good deal of back-and-forth conversation regarding what to do with its six-cylinder engine. Some comments made mention of the similar, but different AMX, so I thought… more»
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Garage Find: 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4
It’s certainly easy to adopt a doomsday approach to the collector car hobby, projecting that all of the special cars have been found and put up for sale. But we still see plenty of evidence that exceedingly rare and… more»
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No Reserve: 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Escaping the hustle and bustle of suburban life and roughing it in the wilderness can prove irresistible to some. Communing with Mother Nature and experiencing everything she offers is an excellent way to clear the head and reduce stress…. more»
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Nicest One Left? 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
We see plenty of genuine survivors at Barn Finds, with some significantly better than others. This 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS seems to fit into the upper end of that category. I must say a big thank you to… more»
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Potential Bargain? 1968 Ford Mustang Convertible
On the surface, this 1968 Mustang convertible looks like a good idea at an asking price of $5,500 here on craigslist. The paint is presentable, and the interior is more or less intact. But is this a matter of… more»
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Rebuilt 400 V8 With Mods: 1967 Pontiac Catalina
The Catalina was part of the Pontiac line-up for 30 years. For much of that time, it served as the gateway car into the full-size portfolio, like the luxurious Bonneville. This 1967 Catalina is a convertible that’s been idle… more»
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49,474 miles and Two Owners: 1948 Buick Super Sedan
Perhaps I am in an interesting vantage point being a writer for Barn Finds, but I think we are seeing a surge of low-mileage vintage vehicles hitting the market this year. We have featured many cars since the first… more»
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Barn Find Survivor: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Following Ford’s lead with the Fairlane in 1962, Chevrolet (and other GM divisions) created their own new “mid-size” product offering in 1964. Dubbed the Chevelle, it quickly became the second best-selling company series, only bested by the full-size Chevies…. more»
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Dumb and Dumber Tribute! 1997 Ford E-150 Van
Are you a fan of the 1994 Jim Carrey movie, Dumb and Dumber? If you are, you might also be a fan of the “Mutt Cutt” van used in the film. With its outrageous appearance, it’s the kind of… more»
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Custom-Built for Peter Sellers: 1977 Range Rover
Actor Peter Sellers, famous for his Inspector Clouseau role in The Pink Panther, commissioned English coachbuilders Wood & Pickett to customize this 1977 Range Rover for him. Apparently, he was quite the automobile connoisseur. He took delivery in 1979,… more»
