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By Russ Dixon
One of the bigger strategic miscues of the automotive world occurred in 1962 when Chrysler Corp. downsized its full-size Plymouths and Dodges. They thought that’s what Chevrolet was doing, but instead it was the launch of the compact Chevy... Read More »
By Kevin Roy
Having owned an El Camino back in the day, I can honestly say that having the combination of a car and a truck is fantastic. Right up to the point where you have a couple of kids. Ford beat... Read More »
By Adam Clarke
Hiding in this garage is one of the cars that could be considered part of Lee Iacocca’s automotive legacy. It is a 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III, and it appears it hasn’t seen the open road in years. That... Read More »
By Russ Dixon
The Laurentian was a Pontiac built in Canada from the 1950s to the 1970s using Chevrolet hardware. They were largely produced for Canadian consumption and weren’t exported to the U.S. This 1955 Laurentian convertible is said to be one... Read More »
By Russ Dixon
The Edsel debuted in 1958 to a flood of fanfare. But all the noise about the all-new Edsel didn’t result in the kind of sales Ford had hoped for. The quirky looks and gimmicks like transmission buttons in the... Read More »
By Jeff Lavery
The idea of using a vehicle strictly as a marketing exercise is as old as getting a free gift when you open a bank account. The Ford Ranger Splash was an obvious attempt to draw younger shoppers into the... Read More »
By Bruce Johnson
In the mid 1980s, if you wanted a V8 Chevy with a little NASCAR attitude, the Monte Carlo SS was the car to have, and clean ones are getting harder to find. This 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS is... Read More »
By Jeff Lavery
Many times, we consider replicas or tribute vehicles to be merely cheap clones of the real-deal, or the genuine article most of us would rather own. However, every now and again, someone goes the distance in terms of creating... Read More »
By Bee Yew
Dr. Sonettstone, I presume? Partially composted by the surrounding jungle, this 1970 Saab Sonett III is advertised for $1,000 on Facebook Marketplace near Rose Hill, Virginia. Its orange-yellow fiberglass body has a battered nose, the windshield is broken, and... Read More »
By Adam Clarke
Some people think that because they can’t complete a project build, they aren’t genuine enthusiasts. However, nothing could be further from the truth, because our worth as enthusiasts is measured by the passion in our hearts, not our ability... Read More »
By Adam Clarke
Although we typically focus on desirable classics at Barn Finds, I am also a fan of cars that I describe as “cheap and cheerful.” They aren’t the most desirable vehicles on the planet, but they’re typically in above-average condition,... Read More »
By Jeff Lavery
If you want to go 150 miles per hour and do so with ample comfort and cosseting from the road, the Ferrari 400i may be worth a look. When the Italians were cranking out grand touring cars with four... Read More »
By Russ Dixon
The S-10 was a U.S-built small truck produced by Chevrolet from 1982 to 2003. That’s when the strategy shifted from importing models from Japan, like the LUV (Light Utility Vehicle). The seller’s 1992 was running but smoking when it... Read More »
By Adam Clarke
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... Read More »
By Russ Dixon
The Fairmont was Ford’s successor to the popular Maverick compact. It arrived in 1978 and retired in 1983. I remember driving one of these as a rental car back in the day and noted how unremarkable it was. The... Read More »
By Russ Dixon
The 1971-77 Chevrolet Vega was a well-thought-out product launch, but some shortcuts in execution led to reputation issues. Like premature rusting and overheating engines. This 1975 example seems to have escaped those issues, having had a 1950s Corvette V8... Read More »
By Michelle Rand
The Subaru Brat came off the drawing board as a quirky vehicle – unlike anything on the market at the time – but it acquired one of its more idiosyncratic features courtesy of a 1963 light truck tariff known... Read More »
By Russ Dixon
The popular Ford Mustang received a styling refresh in 1967, yet sales declined by 22% because of a flood of new competition. Yet, demand for the Mustang fastback doubled compared to 1966, which was a record that’s never been... Read More »
By Bruce Johnson
The fourth generation Firebird will some day be a collector car, and you can still find clean ones for less than the price of a new compact car. This 1994 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is a one owner car... Read More »
By Todd Fitch
Visit a rural watering hole, start jawing about muscle glory, and someone might lean in and whisper about a genuine 428 muscle car sitting for decades. This 1969 Ford Cobra sat “partially exposed” and needs attention in every aspect,... Read More »
By Adam Clarke
By 1981, Chevrolet’s C3 Corvette was no longer the performance benchmark it had been in years past. The company struggled along gamely, but enthusiasts with gasoline in their veins either had to wait for the ultra-expensive ZR-1 to hit... Read More »
By Scotty Gilbertson
Wow. Wow! WOW!! Too dramatic? You may agree once you check out the photos of this beautiful, rust-free, ultra-low-mileage 1976 Ford F-250 Ranger XLT. The seller has it posted here on craigslist between Abbotsford and Langley, British Columbia, Canada,... Read More »
By Jamie Palmer
I admit I’m probably stretching the “survivor” moniker when it’s pretty obvious that at least part of the car has been repainted (note the color mismatch between the doors and the rest of the car), but there’s a lot... Read More »
By Russ Dixon
The 1956 Patrician was the last of the “senior level” automobiles built by Packard after their merger with Studebaker. For 1957-58, Packards would be rebranded Studebakers, earning the nickname “Packardbakers.” Customers and dealers alike didn’t take kindly to the... Read More »
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