Downsizing became a focus of the automobile industry during the second half of the 1970s. Manufacturers sought to regain some of the performance edge lost to emissions regulations by producing smaller, lighter vehicles. This 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme reflects… more»
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A-Code/4-Speed: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
There must have been people within Ford’s management team dancing a jig in 1966. The Mustang represented a bold risk as a niche model, but their faith in the project was rewarded handsomely. The company’s pony car returned enormous… more»
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Former Airline Shuttle: 1972 Checker Aerobus
Checker Motors was well known for its presence in the fleet car business, especially in taxicabs. Back in the day, you couldn’t visit a major metropolitan area without finding several yellow Checker cabs running around. One of Checker’s custom… more»
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Values Dropping? 1974 Porsche 911 Targa
It’s always risky to make predictions about which car or truck is going to rise or drop in value. But there seems to be a very real “settling” of the older air-cooled Porsche market. A few years ago, prices… more»
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Exceptionally Clean! 1977 Chevrolet Nova
Back in the day, I almost bought a new version of this car, a 1977 Chevrolet Nova. I don’t know why; the “almost” being the “close but no cigar” event. Instead, I ended up with a ’77 Z28, and… more»
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The Other Fox Body: 1985 Mercury Capri RS 5.0
Wouldn’t it be amazing if Mercury was still around, and some of the same tactics that gave birth to cars like the Capri 5.0 were employed today? While realizing some of these decisions back in the middle 80s ultimately… more»
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$5,000 or Offer! 1983 Chevrolet Chevette
Is there such a thing as seeing too many Chevettes? I think not, although some are more interesting than others, spec-wise. A manual transmission in a small vehicle is nice, not that it isn’t nice in a big vehicle…. more»
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BF Auction: One-Family 1981 BMW 528i
BMW’s E12 5-Series helped establish the company’s reputation for building refined sport sedans, and this 1981 BMW 528i offers the right combination of originality, long-term family ownership, and a desirable manual transmission. Located in Littleton, Colorado, this 528i is… more»
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Matching-Numbers? 1965 Chevrolet Impala 396/4-Speed
This is the car I most wanted when I was 13, a 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS 396 with a four-speed. It’s on eBay in Elk Mound, Wisconsin, with bids currently just over $23,000, with the reserve not met and only a… more»
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Grandma Grocery Getter: 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Originally a high-end version of the F-85 compact, the Cutlass became a series of its own and was upgraded to a mid-size automobile in 1964. A styling refresh came in 1966 that held into 1967, except the front turn… more»
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Roadside Find: 1968 Pontiac Beaumont
The Beaumont was a Canadian version of the Chevrolet Chevelle, marketed as a Pontiac from 1964 to 1969. It was produced by GM of Canada and was the same car as the Chevelle except for the grille and taillights…. more»
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Hemi Survivor: 1951 Chrysler New Yorker Sedan Project
Being a marketing and advertising guy in a former life, I know the importance of a great product name. Think of what the name, Riviera, conjures up in your mind versus, say, the name Edsel. That’s why I always… more»
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4-Door Drop-Top! 1958 Plymouth Belvedere
The 1958 model year was perhaps the pinnacle of Chrysler’s “Forward Look” movement. The cars maintained their futuristic look, which started in 1957, but now with four headlights. The Belvedere was Plymouth’s biggest seller, a notch behind the Fury,… more»
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BF Auction: 28k-Mile 1987 Buick Grand National
This 1987 Buick Grand National is powered by a turbocharged 3.8-liter V6 paired with a TH-200-4R four-speed automatic transmission and is finished in black over two-tone gray-and-black cloth upholstery. Equipment includes a factory AstroRoof, digital instrumentation, Concert Sound stereo,… more»
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Unusual Survivor: 1986 EMC Starfire
These unusual motorhomes come up for sale every once in a while, and we’ve seen one or two here on Barn Finds over the years. Senior writer Jeff Lavery showed us one just last March. As with vintage snowmobiles… more»
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Easy Project? 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible
When I was a youngster doing backyard bodywork on whatever jalopy I happened to own at the time, there wasn’t much in life more rewarding than getting a panel looking good enough to coat it with primer, usually sourced… more»
