The Edsel will probably always be known as the biggest failure in U.S. automotive history. And yet, they managed to sell 68,000 of the cars, which was far less than Ford’s break-even point in three model years. This Ranger… more»
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One Owner Heartland Survivor: 1974 Ford LTD
Ford rolled out the LTD in 1965 as a fancy version of the popular Galaxie 500. Early advertising compared its quiet ride with that of a Rolls-Royce. After more than 20 years of production, the LTD gave way to… more»
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Mad Max Wannabe: 1994 Vette Kart
Welcome to another chapter of “You’ll See Almost Anything on Barn Finds.” Today’s entry is a Vette Kart made from a 1994 Corvette, but barely resembling its donor at all anymore. The advertisement is here on craigslist, where the… more»
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Tidy & Affordable: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
Enthusiasts considering a first classic purchase often place affordability at the top of their requirements list. That is logical, because only once a car enters their life will they discover whether classic ownership is what they genuinely craved. If… more»
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47k Original Miles: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
Hiding in this garage is an Italian exotic promising an exhilarating driving experience. It is a 1972 De Tomaso Pantera, and with the seller recently blueprinting its original V8, it should produce plenty of power and torque. It has… more»
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Rusty Runner: 1979 Dodge Magnum GT
In the late 1970s, Dodge needed a new product to keep Richard Petty in its NASCAR fold. The Magnum was introduced in 1978 and ran for two years, and may have disappeared after Richard didn’t win any points races… more»
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Supercharged Survivor: 2000 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi
I feel guilty writing about this 2000 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi. Not because I don’t want it, which I do, but because our senior writer, Jeff Lavery, has written up all five of the Bonneville SSEis that we’ve seen here… more»
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Stunning Kit Car: 2012 Hawk HF3000
Although Lancia barely registers in the new car landscape, the company once produced some giant-killing models for the World Rally Championship. They included the Fulvia, the 037, and the Delta Integrale. The Stratos carried all before it from 1974… more»
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33k Mile: 1980 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Garage Find
When you see an enthusiast vehicle pop up from your hometown, it tends to spark some additional interest. I can’t explain it; maybe it’s curiosity about whether you know the owner or once passed by the car when it… more»
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Rare G-Body: 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix Americana
Even in base form, the fifth-generation Grand Prix was an attractive automobile, especially from 1981 onward, after Pontiac revised the sheet metal, improving looks and aerodynamics. As popular as these cars were, I don’t recall there being many special… more»
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Drop-Top Pony: 1972 Ford Mustang
It’s hard to believe that the 1971- 73 Ford Mustangs were based on the original 1965 versions. They had grown in size and weight (some 800 lbs.) in just a few years. A diet was on its way in… more»
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Survivor Wagon: 1964 Rambler American 330
After the merger between Nash and Hudson in 1954, the resulting American Motors revived the compact Rambler in 1958 as the American. The automobile remained an AMC fixture through 1969 as the last car in their portfolio to carry… more»
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50-Year Basement Find! 1953 MG TD
In 1953, anyone owning an MG TD was cool. Even though it looked “old” compared to modern vehicles, the TD captured the attention of many Americans (of the 29,664 produced, 23,488 were exported to the US). This car was… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1983 Triking Type-1
An exposed 1,000cc Moto Guzzi V-twin is a good way to make sure nobody mistakes this for an ordinary sports car. With two front wheels, one at the rear, and a compact open cockpit between them, this 1983 Triking… more»
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Rotary Power: 1974 Suzuki RE5
A three-year wonder (wait, that didn’t rhyme), Suzuki’s innovative, stylish, quirky, sleek, somewhat space-age rotary-powered 500-cc bike wasn’t a big seller, and it’s rare to see today. This 1974 Suzuki RE5 is listed on Facebook Marketplace in Canada’s beautiful… more»
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Same Family 46 Years: 1962 Mercury Meteor
The Meteor was a short-lived nameplate within Mercury. In 1961, it was the baseline full-size model; then in 1962 and 1963 it was a mid-size like the Ford Fairlane. Then it was gone. The seller has a 2-door Meteor… more»
