Before WWII, Ford placed its truck bodies on car chassis, but the war taught all manufacturers a thing or two. The challenges of rugged territory, long-distance deployment, and enemy fire encouraged the development of more robust equipment. So when… more»
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Drag-Bred Past: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T With a Pile of Parts
This 1968 Dodge Charger R/T is listed on eBay out of Meridian, Idaho, and it comes with a backstory that should get any Mopar fan leaning in. According to the seller, the original owner special-ordered the car with drag… more»
Original Paint: 1983 Citroen CX 2000
Over the years, I’ve developed a fondness for oddball vehicles. Some of you may recall my 1981 Toyota HiAce van, the 1988 Subaru XT6, a 1988 Peugeot 505 wagon, and a few others along the way. While endlessly charming,… more»
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Fun In The Sun: 1961 Ford Galaxie 4-Speed
Here’s one we don’t cover often: a 1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner. It’s not that it’s a rare item; they just haven’t surfaced on the august webpages of Barn Finds very often. This very nice example projects an old-school vibe… more»
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Presidential Edition: 1989 Buick LeSabre
Dealer special editions: where do we stand on them? I suspect most of us think they’re a bunch of hogwash and offer little in the way of additional value when listing a vehicle for sale. However, on a regional… more»
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390 V8 Project: 1969 AMC Javelin SST
American Motors joined the “pony car” fracas in 1968 with the Javelin (plus the 2-seat AMX). It ran for two generations through 1974, sometimes outselling the Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge Challenger. In 1969, the 390 cubic inch V8 (AMC’s… more»
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Rare 5-Speed: 1984 ASC McLaren Mercury Capri
So, you say you want a collector car. You also want some speed, or at least respectable performance. And, as an added bonus, three pedals would be nice. Last but not least, you have the audacity to ask for… more»
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Muscle Sedan: 1966 Chevrolet Impala
If you like your project cars to show up with much of the greasy work already handled, this 1966 Chevrolet Impala four-door might deserve a closer look. It’s listed on Facebook Marketplace in Clay City, Kentucky, for $7,500. What… more»
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Designed by AMC: 1990 Eagle Premier Survivor
Here’s a car I’ll bet you don’t remember. The Eagle Premier, which was a luxury car developed by American Motors before Chrysler purchased them in 1987 and then sold under the Eagle brand from 1988 to 1992. The car… more»
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360 V8 Sleeper: 1964 Plymouth Valiant
The Valiant was Plymouth’s entry into the compact car world in 1960. But its branding as a Plymouth was hit or miss (one year it would have Plymouth badging and another year it wouldn’t). And the styling was –… more»
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1 of 4,807: 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix Golden Anniversary Edition
Although Pontiac didn’t quite survive to its centennial anniversary, the brand reached its notable 50th milestone in 1976, and the Grand Prix was one of the cars it dressed up in special attire to celebrate. Known as the Grand… more»
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Highly Original: 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
If you like your late-’60s Oldsmobiles with a local story attached, this 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme coupe listed in Kennewick, Washington, deserves a look. According to the seller, it was bought new in Pullman and has been kept in… more»
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45K Miles: 1987 Buick Regal Turbo-T
If you’ve been here for a while now, you’ve inevitably heard me use the term “period modifications.” This is more or less how I describe cars and trucks that show signs of being modified at the peak of whatever… more»
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Supercharged Luxury: 1995 Thunderbird Super Coupe
One of the more unheralded of vehicle classes has to be the large, comfortable coupe with some respectable performance under the hood. These often get lumped into the broader category of GT cars, but really, who’s actually spending a… more»
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Triple Black 993: 1995 Porsche 911 Convertible
It’s amazing that even among some of the most desirable models of collector cars, there can still be examples that take forever to sell. This clean 1995 Porsche 911 Cabriolet is part of the esteemed 993 generation, a model… more»
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Supercharged LS1: 2001 Holden Commodore SS Ute
Probably no car is more stereotypically Australian than a Holden Ute. Adored by many, it served as a faithful workhorse and the foundation for some pretty potent street machinery. This 2001 Holden Commodore SS Ute is a great example… more»
