Enzo Ferrari was a complex individual who believed that his company’s road car division existed primarily to fund his beloved racing team. He was hands-on in his approach, and even as his health declined in his final months, he… more»
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Japanese Mopar: 1982 Plymouth Champ
Rebadging Japanese econo-boxes reached an art form by the late 1970s. GM cozied up to Suzuki and Isuzu; Ford liaised with Mazda; and Chrysler favored Mitsubishi. The Plymouth Champ featured here on craigslist wore the Mopar mantle, but underneath,… more»
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Cheap Wheels Project: 1974 Mercury Comet
In the first half of the 1960s, the Comet nameplate applied to a compact sold by Mercury. Then it adorned a mid-size Merc for several years. Given the success Ford was having with the Maverick beginning in 1969, Mercury… more»
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When Coupes Still Sold: 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88
OK, this 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale looks like a pretty ordinary full-size car from 43 years ago. It’s not rare or specially equipped. Nope, nothing too auspicious going on here. But what is remarkable is how a full-size,… more»
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Bandit Project? 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
We hope that Pontiac was sufficiently grateful to the producers of the hit 1977 movie, Smokey and the Bandit. It helped make a star out of the flick’s 1977 Pontiac Trans Am (a ’76 model with a ’77 front… more»
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Real Deal Striped Tomato: 1976 Ford Gran Torino
Starsky & Hutch was a popular TV show in the mid to late 1970s. Besides making stars out of Paul Michael Glaser and David Soul, their on-air car also got a lot of fan mail. In most cases,… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1971 VW Karmann Ghia
Some project candidates are better than others, and this 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is an absolute beauty. It has sat for twenty-five years, but much of the hard work is completed. It is rust-free, and if you’re feeling sorely… more»
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5-Speed Coupe: 1989 Honda Accord DX
From its launch in Japan 50 years ago, the Honda Accord has become one of the most resilient and best-selling automobile nameplates of all time. With nearly 20 million sold to date, the Accord ranks right up there with… more»
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BF Auction: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
This 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible has an interesting backstory. It appears that this classic saw only about eighteen years of active service before a previous owner placed it in storage. Therefore, it has spent considerably more time hibernating than… more»
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BF Auction: 1959 Triumph TR3A
The Triumph TR3 is about as perfect a British Roadster as you can get. It has iconic looks, simple mechanicals, and a wonderful driving experience. You won’t find roll-up windows, air conditioning, or even power steering on this 1959… more»
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Real-Deal Police Package: 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the Ford Crown Victoria was popular for fleet use, mainly as taxicabs or cop cars. The latter was offered with a Police Package that was ideal for the old-school rear-wheel-drive, full-size Crown Vics. In… more»
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Same Owner For 40 Years: 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix
Pontiac added the Grand Prix in 1962 as a personal luxury car with punch. In some respects, it sounds a bit like what Chrysler set out to do with the Letter Series cars of 1955 to 1965. The Grand… more»
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Foxbody Survivor: 1982 Mercury Capri RS
During most of the 1970s, the Capri was a subcompact import from Ford of Europe that looked like a pony car and was sold by Mercury. But it was never badged as such. In 1979, when the Ford Mustang… more»
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BF Exclusive: Ford GPW Jeep
For military vehicle enthusiasts, few projects have the instantly recognizable character of an early Ford GPW. This Ford GPW 1/4-ton 4×4 is offered as a Barn Finds Exclusive for just $3,950, and while it needs a complete restoration, the seller says… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1947 Lincoln Convertible Coupe Hot Rod
Every so often, a genuine long-term discovery surfaces with a history that makes you want to know more. This 1947 Lincoln Convertible certainly qualifies. Offered as a Barn Finds Exclusive in Apollo, Pennsylvania, for $11,500, the seller says this… more»
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Paisley Trim: 1971 Plymouth Fury Gran Coupe
Plymouth introduced the Fury Gran Coupe in 1971 as a successor to the VIP (Very Important Plymouth?). The latter had not been a big seller next to the Ford LTD and Chevrolet Caprice, so maybe Chrysler thought this change… more»
