California locales Catalina and Ventura both feature in the name of this large two-door Pontiac. Catalina is the model, a full-sized Poncho offering. Ventura is the trim package, which fancied up the interior and appeared in exterior “Ventura” emblems…. more»
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Only 22k Miles? 1978 Ford Mustang II
1978 was the final year before the Fox platform began carrying Ford’s pony car, and this second-generation Mustang II appears to be a very nicely preserved example all the way around. This is one of those scenarios where the… more»
Concours Show Winner: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
For decades, many a car person longed for a two-seat “Baby Bird,” and I’m no exception. My phase was early on in my teens, as a high-school student in the mid 1990s, when I would have done almost anything… more»
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BF Auction: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega #14
Here’s a hypothetical scenario: Imagine if Chevrolet had concocted the Cosworth Vega in 1965 rather than introducing it as a 1975 model. Imagine that they didn’t have to submit the drivetrain to the EPA for emissions certification, and instead,… more»
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AWD 5-Speed: 30K Mile 2000 Toyota Platz
Economy cars may not be the first choice for many of us who prefer high-performance vehicles, but we can all appreciate a survivor – especially one that packs an unusual combination of features. The Toyota Echo is a vehicle… more»
Rust-Free Project: 1967 Ford Bronco
Whether it is as a turnkey proposition or a project candidate, one of the greatest challenges buyers face when searching for a First Generation Ford Bronco is locating a rust-free example. However, that isn’t an issue with this 1967… more»
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Early Hydramatic Equipped! 1941 Oldsmobile 78
When you think about Oldsmobile, other than it being defunct, what comes to mind? I think of OHV V8s (1949), front wheel drive (1966), air bags (1974), and, of course, automatic transmissions via the Hydramatic (1940). GM’s tech leader?… more»
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Fully Restored 1973 Chevrolet Corvette L82
Boy oh boy, am I conflicted! Plastic bumper C3s are not my favorite Corvettes, though the ’73, such as this fully restored convertible, is an in-betweeny with plastic up front and the ’68-’72 steel rammers outback, and it does… more»
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Drive Or Restore: 1967 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
Probably the toughest thing about writing for Barn Finds is trying to evaluate pricing of cars I’ve only seen in pictures, because I want to give cars for sale a fair shake without influencing readers too much with my opinions;… more»
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Stalled Project: 1974 BMW 3.0 CS
If you haven’t noticed, Facebook Marketplace now allows you to post reactions to sellers posts. So, in other words, if you think someone is asking too much money or doesn’t have a chance in heck of selling it, you… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1936 International Popcorn Truck
Introduced in 1934, the C-Series was a short-lived but versatile line of trucks produced by International, with numerous models available to suit the buyer’s needs. These were popular for industrial use and a favorite among farmers, but this 1936… more»
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Rare Neoclassical Replica: 1982 Phillips Berlina
A significant portion of my youth was spent devouring hardcover books about exotic and sports cars, whatever Waldenbooks and the original Barnes & Noble locations – before they became gigantic, coffee-serving book warehouses – would put on the sale… more»
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Eliminator Package: 1990 Jeep Comanche
We often think of vehicles like the Ford F150 Lightning and Chevrolet SS as the dominant high performance trucks of the 90s. This was a new segment of vehicles that combined utility with strong acceleration. However, the Jeep Comanche… more»
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Cheap Driver: 1998 Buick Century Custom
This 1998 Buick Century Custom may not be everyone’s idea of a classic. However, we shouldn’t dismiss it out of hand. It has been part of the same family since Day One and has led an extremely sheltered existence…. more»
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31K Mile: 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula
PRA4SNW found an amazing 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula for sale here on Facebook Marketplace. The car is said to have 31,000 original miles and is located in Florence, Kentucky. The standout feature here is the Polaris Blue (Paint Code… more»
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Stalled Restomod Project: 1966 Chevrolet El Camino
When the El Camino rejoined the Chevrolet lineup in 1964, it was based on a Chevelle 2-door station wagon. And with the styling refresh the cars got in 1966, the El Camino benefited as well. The seller’s ’66 was… more»
