The Chevy Camaro got some styling updates in 1974, the fifth year of the second generation. Most of this was to placate increasing federal safety standards in terms of bumpers. Some think the changes were well done, while others… more»
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Drop-Top Driver: 1963 Plymouth Valiant
The Valiant was Plymouth’s entry into the compact car market in 1960. The similar Dodge Lancer followed the next year. Styling of the vehicles was a bit unorthodox (but in line with the rest of Chrysler at the time),… more»
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New Engine + Interior: 1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The second generation of the Chevy Monte Carlo was quite popular, attracting sales of more than 400,000 units in 1977 alone. That bucked the mid-decade trend of moving to more fuel-efficient automobiles thanks to rising gas prices. The seller… more»
More Than a Roller: 1972 Dodge Charger Project
The second generation of the Dodge Charger was hot from 1968 to 1970, selling nearly 225,000 automobiles. The redesign of 1971 drew less interest, even though the Coronet hardtops had been discontinued, moving buyers to the Charger. This 1972… more»
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Real Barn Find: 1964 Pontiac GTO
Nearly half a century has passed since the seller of this 1964 Pontiac GTO said he bought it to restore, but it sounds like reality has finally set in that this is not going to take place, at least… more»
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Desirable Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
It seemed that Ford couldn’t put a foot wrong with its First Generation Mustang. From its triumphant unveiling to its successful collaboration with Carroll Shelby, the company’s pony car was a showroom winner. It continued that trend in 1969… more»
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Solid 4×4: 1979 Ford Bronco XLT
It is fair to say that Ford’s Second Generation Bronco hit its stride by the time this XLT rolled off the line in 1979. Sales were excellent, reflecting the fact that people had warmly embraced the company’s latest offering…. more»
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Original Paint: 1967 Chrysler 300 4-Door Hardtop
If a week is a long time in politics, then a decade is an eternity in the automotive world. This 1967 Chrysler 300 4-Door Hardtop demonstrates that perfectly. From its aggressive styling to its relative lack of bright exterior… more»
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Grandma’s Ride: 1981 AMC Spirit DL
How about a show of hands if you remember AMC’s Spirit, such as this 1981 DL specimen? I had completely forgotten about it until I spied the listing for this Wrentham, Massachusetts example – courtesy of Tony P. The… more»
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Cobra V8 Project: 1978 Ford Mustang II
By 1973, the Ford Mustang had become big and bloated, and its sales numbers reflected the buying public’s disappointment. So, the car was reinvented in 1974, losing 20 inches and at least 500 lbs., as it was now a… more»
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20k Mile: 1992 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Having had just one owner for the last 33 years, this 1992 Cadillac Sedan DeVille looks like it just jumped out of a brochure; it’s that nice. Whether Barn Finds readers like the smaller front-drive Cadillacs is another story…. more»
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V8-Powered Shed Find: 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente
The Comet was introduced in 1960. Originally planned as an Edsel, it carried no Mercury branding for the first two years, though it was sold at Mercury dealers. The Mercury nameplate was finally added, and the Comet stayed around… more»
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One-Owner 1986 Mazda B2000 SE-5 Cab Plus
According to the ad, one owner has had this Mazda pickup for four decades now; that’s pretty amazing. It looks like it’s been taken care of, and its Pacific Northwest climate seems to have preserved it well. This 1986… more»
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Elky Alternative: 1971 GMC Sprint Project
For years, GMC was the truck arm of General Motors as an alternative to the Chevrolet brand. In many cases, GMC products were sold alongside Buick automobiles (which is still the case here locally). They expanded their portfolio by… more»
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Dearborn’s First Compact: 1961 Ford Falcon
The Falcon debuted in 1960 as Ford’s gateway into smaller vehicles. It was an instant hit and was likely #1 in sales for many years before the Mustang (which it was based on) came along. Little changed in 1961;… more»
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Take Your Pick: Four Classics For Sale
These are often the most interesting tips we get on Barn Finds – several cars that seemingly have nothing in common other than the seller may have collected too many of them. In this case, there are two Chevrolet… more»
