By 1972, the noose was tightening around the neck of America’s beloved V8. Sadly, buyers were only beginning to grasp the scope of the misery that would define The Malaise Era. However, there were still performance options available during… more»
Under Dash Tunes! Grand Boss FM/8-Track Player
Those of us who had our first cars in the 1970s probably had some kind of aftermarket sound “system”. I’m not talking about a fancy integrated stuff with Bose speakers. I mean a factory AM radio in the dash… more»
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440-Equipped: 1972 Dodge Charger
Some classics are triumphs of style over substance, failing to deliver the performance their appearance suggests. That criticism can’t be leveled against this 1972 Dodge Charger, courtesy of the upgraded 440ci V8 under the hood. It isn’t perfect, but… more»
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9,422 Original Miles: 1974 Pontiac Firebird
There are terms that I dislike using when describing classic cars, and “time capsule” sits near the top of the list. However, there seems to be no better way to describe this 1974 Pontiac Firebird than with those words…. more»
Fading Childhood Memories: 1974 Buick Century
As we roll into the holiday season, it is human nature to reflect on days past and loved ones who are no longer with us. When I stumbled upon this ad for a 1974 Buick Century coupe for sale… more»
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The Widow Maker: Vintage Titan 32″ Chainsaw
Two Scottish surgeons invented a small hand-powered bone saw with a small chain, and it was used to remove diseased bone. As painful as that sounds, it’s widely credited as being the first use of what we know today… more»
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It Is Gorgeous! 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ
Like so many cars from this bicentennial era, Pontiac’s Grand Prix started packing on the pounds and adding to its girth by 1976. Not that it seemed to matter, as 228K of these personal luxury coupes rolled off of… more»
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Solid But Needs Sorting: 1964 Ford Thunderbird
Whether you’re selling a car, boasting about your accomplishments, or explaining to your boss why you’re late for work, honesty is always the best policy, and the owner here sounds very forthcoming about some of the issues with his… more»
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304 V8 Swap! 1980 AMC Spirit
Being an AMC fan since childhood and having learned to drive in a Gremlin, I can’t say I was very excited to find out that the powers that be at American Motors Corporation had chosen to end production of… more»
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42k Mile Survivor: 1970 Buick Riviera
Though a few potential buyers might think this 1970 Buick Riviera is just begging for a few cosmetic improvements, there’s also some real beauty in originality, especially when a vehicle still presents as nicely overall as this one does. … more»
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Fender Bender: 1972 Ford Mustang Grande
Due to competition and a changing market, sales of the 1972 Ford Mustang were a far cry from its heyday in 1966. Production was off by 80%, and demand didn’t improve until the car was reinvented as a subcompact… more»
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Solid Project Car: 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria
Sometimes it’s just not fair for Ford fans. The 1955 and 1956 Fords were, by anyone’s standards, beautiful cars, especially the Victoria hardtops and Sunliner convertibles. Of course, Chevrolet had to come along with their Tri-Fives and steal the… more»
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90s Prestige: 1991 Cadillac Brougham
The Cadillac Brougham (called a Fleetwood here, but I’m fairly certain that namesake had been dropped by this point) is one of the last great American rear-wheel drive sedans of the 80s and 90s. Obviously, Cadillac still makes rear… more»
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Low Mileage Survivor! 1941 Ford De Luxe “Opera” Coupe
From one of my favorite dealers in Portland, Oregon, comes this wonderful, well-documented 1941 Ford “Opera” coupe with only 48,200 original miles. The recipient of three Rouge awards attesting to its originality, this coupe can be found at Matthews… more»
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Niki Lauda Supercar: 1980 BMW M1
Every once in a while, a car comes up for grabs that checks so many boxes it doesn’t seem possible, or even real. Most of the world’s significant collector vehicles have some key detail: highly limited production, special factory… more»
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Simply Stunning: 1972 Buick Gran Sport 455 Stage 1
Occasionally, classics appear on our desks at Barn Finds that almost defy description. Such is the case with this 1972 Buick Gran Sport 455 Stage 1. The word “stunning” springs to mind, although even that doesn’t do it justice…. more»
