The Edsel debuted in 1958 to a flood of fanfare. But all the noise about the all-new Edsel didn’t result in the kind of sales Ford had hoped for. The quirky looks and gimmicks like transmission buttons in the… more»
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90s Style: 1993 Ford Ranger Splash
The idea of using a vehicle strictly as a marketing exercise is as old as getting a free gift when you open a bank account. The Ford Ranger Splash was an obvious attempt to draw younger shoppers into the… more»
48k Mile: 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
In the mid 1980s, if you wanted a V8 Chevy with a little NASCAR attitude, the Monte Carlo SS was the car to have, and clean ones are getting harder to find. This 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS is… more»
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Freshly Restored: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible
Some people think that because they can’t complete a project build, they aren’t genuine enthusiasts. However, nothing could be further from the truth, because our worth as enthusiasts is measured by the passion in our hearts, not our ability… more»
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Cheap Driver: 1993 Buick Regal Custom
Although we typically focus on desirable classics at Barn Finds, I am also a fan of cars that I describe as “cheap and cheerful.” They aren’t the most desirable vehicles on the planet, but they’re typically in above-average condition,… more»
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Stored Pickup Project: 1992 Chevrolet S-10
The S-10 was a U.S-built small truck produced by Chevrolet from 1982 to 2003. That’s when the strategy shifted from importing models from Japan, like the LUV (Light Utility Vehicle). The seller’s 1992 was running but smoking when it… more»
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Cheap Wheels Project: $450 1980 Ford Fairmont
The Fairmont was Ford’s successor to the popular Maverick compact. It arrived in 1978 and retired in 1983. I remember driving one of these as a rental car back in the day and noted how unremarkable it was. The… more»
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Corvette V8! 1975 Chevrolet Vega
The 1971-77 Chevrolet Vega was a well-thought-out product launch, but some shortcuts in execution led to reputation issues. Like premature rusting and overheating engines. This 1975 example seems to have escaped those issues, having had a 1950s Corvette V8… more»
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Work-In-Progress: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
The popular Ford Mustang received a styling refresh in 1967, yet sales declined by 22% because of a flood of new competition. Yet, demand for the Mustang fastback doubled compared to 1966, which was a record that’s never been… more»
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428 SCJ Barn Find! 1969 Ford Cobra
Visit a rural watering hole, start jawing about muscle glory, and someone might lean in and whisper about a genuine 428 muscle car sitting for decades. This 1969 Ford Cobra sat “partially exposed” and needs attention in every aspect,… more»
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Big-Block Upgrade: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
By 1981, Chevrolet’s C3 Corvette was no longer the performance benchmark it had been in years past. The company struggled along gamely, but enthusiasts with gasoline in their veins either had to wait for the ultra-expensive ZR-1 to hit… more»
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22K Miles: 1976 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT
Wow. Wow! WOW!! Too dramatic? You may agree once you check out the photos of this beautiful, rust-free, ultra-low-mileage 1976 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT. The seller has it posted here on craigslist between Abbotsford and Langley, British Columbia, Canada,… more»
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Bargain American GT! 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
I admit I’m probably stretching the “survivor” moniker when it’s pretty obvious that at least part of the car has been repainted (note the color mismatch between the doors and the rest of the car), but there’s a lot… more»
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Stately Project: 1956 Packard Patrician
The 1956 Patrician was the last of the “senior level” automobiles built by Packard after their merger with Studebaker. For 1957-58, Packards would be rebranded Studebakers, earning the nickname “Packardbakers.” Customers and dealers alike didn’t take kindly to the… more»
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One Family Owned: 1969 Dodge Charger Project
With muscle car desirability declining shortly after this 1969 Dodge Charger was produced, followed by a resurgence that made the Chrysler B-Bodies some of the most desirable examples, I’m sure many have been abandoned and reclaimed several times over…. more»
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Rare Mopar: 1991 Dodge Daytona Shelby/IROC
All good things must come to an end, as the saying goes, and in the case of the Dodge Daytona and its partnership with Carroll Shelby, the brand partnership reached its conclusion in 1991. When this happened, Dodge navigated… more»
