I was recently asked to compile a list. The question was, if I could pick one car from each of the last five decades of the 20th Century to park in my garage, what would those cars be? The… more»
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Driver-Quality Classic: 1965 Ford Mustang
By 1966, if you didn’t see a Ford Mustang at every street corner, you weren’t paying attention. How could you miss seeing one of 1.3 million cars built in 2.5 years? The Mustang was the success story of the… more»
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1 of 1,141: 1971 Plymouth Cuda 340
Plymouth treated the Barracuda to an all-new platform in 1970, the E-body, and buyers responded enthusiastically, sending sales up by 50%. But a year later, production would drop by two-thirds thanks to a shift in consumer demand for “muscle… more»
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Original 1985 Nissan 720 DX King Cab 4×4
Made in Smyrna, Tennessee along with several other Nissan models, this 1985 Nissan 720 DX 4×4 King Cab is one crazy nice “100% original” truck that appears to be in outstanding condition inside and out. I believe it’s a… more»
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No Reserve: 1979 Datsun 280ZX
The Datsun Z Car had a fairly long first-generation lifespan, beginning in 1969 and going until 1977 without any significant body changes unless you count the stretched 2+2, which made its debut in 1974. The first run cars included… more»
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Incredible Hulk: 1989 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado 4WD
When you want a large SUV, the Chevy Suburban will likely be on your list. Marketed since 1934 – first as a station wagon then as an SUV – the Suburban was situated on Chevy’s contemporary truck frame (Advance… more»
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58k Original Miles: 1981 AMC Eagle Limited Station Wagon
Regular readers will be aware of my admiration for AMC. It was a minnow that swam within a school of sharks, achieving some genuinely interesting and exciting results on a minimal budget. No vehicle better personifies (autofies?) its achievements… more»
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Highly-Optioned Survivor: 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix
Defining the most significant attribute of some classics is challenging, especially when the car in question has so many positive points. Such is the case with this 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix. It is a turnkey proposition that retains its… more»
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Alameda Barn Find: 1926 Pierce-Arrow Series 80 Sedan
One thrill of working for or reading Barn Finds is that, once in a while, you see a remarkable car pop up out of nowhere and wonder how it managed to stay hidden so long. You would think all… more»
BF Exclusive: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Project
If someone is considering taking on another person’s unfinished restoration project, choosing one owned by a passionate enthusiast with an intimate knowledge of that particular model is an excellent starting point. That is the opportunity awaiting the person who… more»
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Spotless Classic: 1972 Honda Z600 with 1,000 Original Miles
Classic cars with owners making extraordinary mileage claims are nothing new, and some bear better scrutiny than others. That brings us to this 1972 Honda Z600. It undeniably presents exceptionally well, and if the seller’s assertion that it has… more»
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26k Original Miles: 1984 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park
Terms like “time capsule” are typically overused in the classic world, but that is the one chosen by the seller to describe this 1984 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park. It will set the teeth on edge for some enthusiasts,… more»
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Update: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 With 20k Original Miles!
UPDATE 12/06/2023: We’ve recently seen a few classics appear at Barn Finds where a seller hasn’t tasted success at their first attempt. That leaves them with three choices. They can throw in the towel and keep their pride and… more»
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Mini-Pickup: 1983 Dodge Rampage
Dodge got into the car-based subcompact pickup market in 1982 with the Rampage, based on the front-wheel-drive Omni 024. These were also known as “coupe utility” trucks and competed with the likes of the Subaru Brat and VW Rabbit… more»
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Muscle Truck: 1967 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396
The SS 396 became a series within the popular mid-size Chevy Chevelle in 1966. That would also apply to the El Camino pickup which was considered part of the Chevelle family. We assume the seller’s 1967 El Camino is… more»
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Clean 1970 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
The history of off-road vehicles begins and ends with the Jeep. Of course, this isn’t true, it actually starts right at the beginning with the Benz Patent Motorwagen, which undoubtedly had decent off-road capabilities, as well as some incredibly… more»
