For your consideration is the nicest 1952 Mercury Monterey we’ve ever featured here on Barn Finds. As is typical with many craigslist ads, there is very little information and details shared about this fine-looking hardtop coupe. The seller says… more»
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Road Trip Ready: 1984 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
In the wake of changing dynamics in the gasoline supply chain, U.S. automakers began the process of downsizing some of their cars in the late 1970s. One of the first was the full-size Chevrolets which got smaller and lighter… more»
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57k Mile Survivor? 1970 Plymouth Superbird 440 6-Barrel
I’ve mentioned before that the word “survivor” is a term I try to be careful not to overuse, simply because most cars with decades of age on them just don’t fall into the true meaning of that category. But… more»
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6k Mile Barn Find: 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V
Classics like traditional 1970s Land Yachts are about as politically incorrect as a motor vehicle can be in an era when manufacturers are focusing more on the economy and hybrid models. These cars are as big and bold as… more»
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New Interior: 1978 Chevrolet Nova V8
By 1978, the rear-wheel-drive Nova was on the way out, soon to be replaced by a rebadged Japanese import from Toyota. The automobile had a great run, dating back to 1962 when it became the second compact in the… more»
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Low-Key Daily Driver: 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury
This ’88 Gran Fury looks like a former cop car, but it’s not. That’s because these Plymouths were popular with police departments in the 1980s and 1990s and this one wear dog dish hub caps that enhance that image…. more»
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5K Original Miles: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
The Corvette ZR-1 is now a household name in domestic performance car kingpins. However, that doesn’t translate to an “instant collector car”, especially with the earliest iterations of the model. The first run of the ZR-1 is certainly a… more»
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In A Barn 39 Years! 1951 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe Sport Coupe
On a few occasions, I’ve been told, “You clean up pretty good.” This is usually at a wedding, church function, or other social setting involving friends and family. The same can be said about this particular 1951 Chevy based… more»
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350 Chevy Powered! 1974 Jaguar XJ6L
The XJ6L was a decent performer to start with, coming equipped in North America with a 4.2L engine that made 150 horsepower right from the factory. But the seller of this 1974 Jaguar XJ6L here on Craigslist had other… more»
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54K-Mile All-Original 1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
“The prestigious 1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue is perhaps the most elegantly conceived luxury sedan in the world.”, so says a brochure touting the virtues of the rear-drive M-body Chrysler luxury sedans. We haven’t seen an ’86 Fifth Avenue before… more»
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Not What It Seems: 1967 (1964) Studebaker Hawk GT
Peekskill, New York is where you’ll find this former California-resident 1967 (as advertised, but see below for the proper model year) Studebaker Hawk, sleuthed out for us by tipster TJ and available here on craigslist. It’s what looks like… more»
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First Year Driver: 1966 Dodge Charger
The 1966 model is where it all began for the Dodge Charger, and while many fans favor the second-generation cars it’s always a good day when one of our readers spots a first-year example. That’s what happened here when… more»
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One-Family-Owned Survivor: Grandpa’s 1984 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
My Grandpa was a simple, country farmer in Virginia and was also a Ford man. As a kid, I remember him driving a 1950 F100 pickup, a ’53 Ford Mainline, and a ’66 Ford Galaxie (with a three-on-the-tree and… more»
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Started Out As A Beater: 1976 Pinto Wagon
Oh wow! A lime green two door compact, now on the market here on craigslist for $13,000. Pat L. sent us this tip for the 1976 Ford Pinto MPG Wagon, which awaits a new owner in Los Angeles. I… more»
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Kustom Kar: 1954 Buick Special
From 1936 to 1969, the Special played different roles in the Buick lineup, often as the starter model to greater things. In the 1950s, the 2-door hardtops were known as Riviera Coupes (much like Oldsmobile called theirs Holiday Coupes)…. more»
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Non-Turbo Survivor: 1988 Toyota Supra
The third generation Toyota Supra is one of the more chronically unloved sports cars of the 80s and 90s. The Supra eras that preceded it and immediately followed were both embraced with open arms by collectors and are generally… more»
