How do you know when a vehicle has become a classic? Is it when it shows up on Cars ‘n Bids? Is it when it starts rising in price? Is it when some guy spends way too much restoring… more»
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390-Powered: 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
Many enthusiasts contemplating a classic purchase look favorably on a long-term ownership history. If you fall into that category, this 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator is worth more than a passing glance. It has been part of the same family… more»
Original Tri-Power: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette established itself in the market in the 1950s and has remained a staple ever since. There have been some significant developments during its lifetime, but the company’s decision to shoehorn a big-block V8 under the hood… more»
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37k Original Miles: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 XL
One of the most significant challenges we each face when writing for Barn Finds is remaining objective when we have a strong personal link to the classic in question. Such is the case with me and this 1964 Ford… more»
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Blizzard Beater: Opel GT Snow Machine
Every day, we see projects get posted for sale that are equal parts unique, fun, and mysterious. Usually, you can identify a logical train of thought that led the owner to build something no one has ever seen before. However,… more»
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Rare SportWagon: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
Wagons: either you love them, or you don’t. I am firmly in the former category, as I’ve always found “enthusiast” wagons to be immensely cool. There’s something about a vehicle that allows you to have your cake and eat… more»
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Barn Dweller: 1960 DeSoto Adventurer
By 1960, DeSoto had been a Chrysler brand for 32 years. It was the fifth brand in the corporate family (surrounded by Plymouth, Dodge, Chrysler, and Imperial). Which had become one too many when the 1958 economic recession arrived…. more»
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30K Mile: 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Anniversary Edition
When it comes to special editions, Mazda has historically always done a bang-up job with the MX-5 Miata. It never fails to combine the exclusivity of a limited-production model with actually limited production, performance upgrades, and just enough cosmetic… more»
Stored 22 Years: 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T
We don’t know why the seller’s parents parked this 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T in 2004, but it’s been sitting for 22 years now, basically untouched and undriven. The seller, the owner’s son, was hoping to get it back on… more»
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Muscle Truck Project: 1978 Dodge Li’l Red Express
Through a fluke in Federal emissions regulations, a pickup truck became the fastest U.S.-produced vehicle in 1978. The Li’l Red Express was a two-year muscle truck based on the Dodge D-100 pickup. It had a 360-cubic-inch police interceptor V8… more»
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GTS Upgrade: Excellent 1983 Toyota Celica
My favorite car! On February 22, 1983, I bought a brand new Toyota Celica GT. I owned it for ten years, and it has to be my favorite of all that I’ve owned. I cannot fully explain how or… more»
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Still In The Barn: 1957 Dodge Coronet Sedan
The Coronet was a fixture at Dodge throughout the 1950s. After 1959, the name was retired until 1965, when it returned to the mid-size B-body platform. For 1957, Chrysler’s “Forward Look” styling was at the forefront, and 280,500 Dodges… more»
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Survivor Cruiser: 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Unless I’m mistaken, and it seems like I have been a lot lately, this is Dark Cordovan Metallic paint on this beautiful 1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7. Please comment with the correct color if that isn’t the one on this… more»
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Dirt Cheap Project Pair: 1980 Honda Preludes
This seems like a potential bargain for anyone who has a thing for first-generation Honda Preludes. Of course, you’d be part of a fairly small contingent of owners still enthusiastic about these early Honda coupes, but some might say… more»
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One Owner: 1970 Lotus Elan S4 Project
The original Lotus Elan proved that a sports car didn’t need a large engine or impressive horsepower figure to deliver serious performance. By combining a lightweight fiberglass body, a steel backbone chassis, and a lively twin-cam engine, Lotus created… more»
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Drivable Barn Find: 1966 Sunbeam Tiger V8
Most of the time, when we come across dilapidated Tigers, they also don’t run–but this one’s different! Someone, presumably the seller, has gone through enough of the mechanical components that the car is declared “ready to drive” and just… more»
