How about a show of hands if you remember AMC’s Spirit, such as this 1981 DL specimen? I had completely forgotten about it until I spied the listing for this Wrentham, Massachusetts example – courtesy of Tony P. The… more»
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Cobra V8 Project: 1978 Ford Mustang II
By 1973, the Ford Mustang had become big and bloated, and its sales numbers reflected the buying public’s disappointment. So, the car was reinvented in 1974, losing 20 inches and at least 500 lbs., as it was now a… more»
20k Miles & Rust-Free: 1992 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Having had just one owner for the last 33 years, this 1992 Cadillac Sedan DeVille looks like it just jumped out of a brochure; it’s that nice. Whether Barn Finds readers like the smaller front-drive Cadillacs is another story…. more»
V8-Powered Shed Find: 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente
The Comet was introduced in 1960. As the original plan was for it to be an Edsel, for the first two years it carried no Mercury branding, though it was sold at Mercury dealers. The Mercury nameplate was finally… more»
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One-Owner 1986 Mazda B2000 SE-5 Cab Plus
According to the ad, one owner has had this Mazda pickup for four decades now; that’s pretty amazing. It looks like it’s been taken care of, and its Pacific Northwest climate seems to have preserved it well. This 1986… more»
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Elky Alternative: 1971 GMC Sprint Project
For years, GMC was the truck arm of General Motors as an alternative to the Chevrolet brand. In many cases, GMC products were sold alongside Buick automobiles (which is still the case here locally). They expanded their portfolio by… more»
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Dearborn’s First Compact: 1961 Ford Falcon
The Falcon debuted in 1960 as Ford’s gateway into smaller vehicles. It was an instant hit and was likely #1 in sales for many years before the Mustang (which it was based on) came along. Little changed in 1961;… more»
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Take Your Pick: Four Classics For Sale
These are often the most interesting tips we get on Barn Finds – several cars that seemingly have nothing in common other than the seller may have collected too many of them. In this case, there are two Chevrolet… more»
BF Exclusive: 1999 Plymouth Prowler
Released in 1997, the Prowler was Plymouth’s “halo” model, designed to lure buyers into showrooms. As history shows, the Prowler badge outlived the Plymouth name, with production ending in 2002. This 1999 Prowler is a genuine survivor that presents… more»
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1 of 455: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster
1958 was a historic year for the Ford Thunderbird. A back seat was added, and the 4-seater personal luxury coupe (and convertible) segment was born. Ford would be in that lane all by itself for several years before the… more»
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207 Miles! 2006 Honda Shadow Spirit VT750DC
The seller of this beautiful 207-mile (!) 2006 Honda Shadow Spirit VT750DC teases us endlessly, showing only close-up photos rather than including any overall photos of this beautiful motorcycle. It’s big, but it’s not that big, so that’s disappointing…. more»
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F41 Optioned: 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
1987 was the end of the line for the rear-wheel-drive Oldsmobile Cutlass, that is, unless you count the ’88 offering badged as the Cutlass Supreme Classic, which existed alongside the newly introduced FWD model. 1987 was also the last… more»
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Rolls-Royce Quiet? 1967 Ford LTD Project
Ford decided there was a market niche for a full-size luxury car not named Lincoln, so they rolled out the LTD in 1965. It was a Galaxie 500 with a higher trim level. The car was an instant hit,… more»
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10 HP Hauler: Circa 1980 Heald Hauler Mini Truck
How many times have you wished for a small, fun-to-use vehicle that could haul things around your property? More than a hundred times for me, and yet I still own one of these things. This circa-1980 Heald Hauler trike… more»
BF Auction: 1953 Cadillac Series 62
Cadillac styling from the early 1950s had a presence few cars could match, and this 1953 Cadillac coupe has the kind of lines that make these cars worth saving. Long, low, and formal without losing its glamour, this Cadillac… more»
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Last Year Survivor: 1975 Buick Century Gran Sport
Except for a one-year revival of the Gran Sport nameplate in 1986, the Gran Sport was offered for the last time in 1975. And it was no longer the powerhouse it once was, with just a V6 or a… more»
