It’s interesting how manufacturers’ logos have changed over the years. Cadillac used to feature ducks in its badge, and Buick was originally inspired by the founder of Buick, David Dunbar Buick’s family coat of arms. In the sixties, the… more»
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One Family Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Nova V8 Hatchback
I have mad love for Novas from the Malaise Era, as my father’s first car and the only one he ever bought new was a red 1973 Nova base model. I also remember going to the dealership a few… more»
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Vintage SUV? 1966 Chevrolet Suburban
William S. Knudsen was president of the Chevrolet division of General Motors from 1924 to 1937. Under his leadership, engineers developed the Chevrolet Suburban Carryall. Strangely enough, Chevrolet didn’t trademark the name right away in 1935, when it started… more»
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Rare British Van: 1965 Ford Anglia Thames
The Anglia was a small car and commercial vehicle built by Ford in England for many years. It’s seldom seen in the U.S., particularly in panel van form, aka the Anglia Thames. This edition from 1965 looks like a… more»
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Rare Driver: 1966 Dodge A100 5-Window Pickup
From what I can see, it has been a while since there has been an A100 5-window pickup on Barn Finds, and there are reasons for that, which I will get into in a bit. The A100 competed against the Ford Econoline,… more»
Baby G-Wagon: 1985 Fiat Panda 4×4
Designed by Italian automotive designer Giorgetto Giugiaro, the Fiat Panda was intended to be inexpensive, practical, economical, and exceptionally easy to manufacture. Debuting in early 1980, the Panda gained a four-wheel-drive version in 1983, and here, being auctioned by… more»
12K Original Miles: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
Sometimes, you just want the best version of a car that you can get. In a crowded market for certain models like the C4-era Chevrolet Corvette, that can be a tall order since plenty of examples exist that may… more»
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BF Auction: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Coupe
Most people keep a vehicle for only 6 years before trading it in for something new, but that’s not the case with this 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Monza. It’s been with the same family since 1961 and is still going… more»
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31k-Mile Survivor: 1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
In the 1980s, Chrysler offered two variants of luxury cars, the New Yorker and the Fifth Avenue. The former was on the FWD E-body platform, while the latter still used the old-school RWD M-body. Based on the model year… more»
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1980 Chevrolet C10 Blazer Silverado 2WD
Having grown up with rear-wheel-drive vehicles in a city that gets 10+ feet of snow every winter, not to mention being known as “Little San Francisco” because of its steep streets, I think it’s funny that everyone thinks they… more»
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10k Miles? 1976 Ford LTD
For buyers who still believed bigger was better in the mid-seventies, Ford delivered with the LTD. It was not only the largest car in the brand’s lineup, but it also offered a high level of luxury and comfort for… more»
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Extensive Restoration: 1976 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
When the arrival of the pony car cracked open a new niche and made automotive history, manufacturers scrambled to catch up. Pontiac was developing its own entry to the market, called the Banshee, but the bosses at GM didn’t… more»
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460-Powered: 1983 Ford XE Falcon S Pack
From 1960 until the last cars rolled off the line in 2016, the Falcon was the backbone of Ford Australia’s product range. Although the company dabbled in Two-Door Hardtops at various times, the Sedan was the popular choice among… more»
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Pony Interior Project: 1966 Ford Mustang
Few cars have been as successful as the Ford Mustang. Introduced in mid-1964 (as a 1965 model), nearly 1.3 million were built before the end of the 1966 model year. This 1966 Mustang was a 6-banger from the factory… more»
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Carriage Top: 1983 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Pontiac Grand Prix debuted in 1962 as a personal luxury car with a performance twist. It continued in that role for many years, though luxury would trump performance when the seller’s Grand Prix was built in 1983. With… more»
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Cheap Wheels Runner? 1964 Chevrolet Corvair
Chevrolet made some big changes to its air-cooled marvel in 1964, even though a redesign was coming in 1965 for the Corvair. A transverse rear leaf spring was added to improve cornering under the swing-axle rear suspension that bugged… more»
