Here’s something we haven’t seen too often at Barn Finds: a one-ton 1986 Toyota pickup with dual rear wheels and a custom cab extension. I’m guessing it was originally made to pull a trailer, but we don’t know for… more»
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Round Two: 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale
About a week ago, I covered this 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham, and it garnered quite a few comments. That being the case, I thought I’d serve up another: a 1985 Delta 88 Royale Brougham – once again… more»
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Rare Power Tailgate: 1971 Buick Electra Estate
I’m a sucker for classic American station wagons. I know they aren’t as exciting as a muscle or sports car, but I like that wagons are often overlooked simply because they were family haulers. Yes, most were just that,… more»
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Driver-Quality Cruiser: 1970 Ford Galaxie 500
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Ford and Chevrolet were constantly at odds in full-size car sales. The Chevy Impala usually won out over the Ford Galaxie; in 1970, the ratio was 1.75 Chevies to each Ford (on the other… more»
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Indy 500 Pace Car: 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88
The Oldsmobile Delta 88 was chosen to pace the field at the 1977 Indianapolis 500. As was typical GM practice, dealers produced a batch of replicas for sale. This silver-and-black beauty is one of 2,401 replicas built and was… more»
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Too Far Gone? 1970 Dodge Challenger 318 Project
It’s hard to say when or why this 1970 Dodge Challenger was taken off the road, or whether it ended up in a salvage yard or somebody’s backyard once the previous owner was officially through with it. As popular… more»
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Rare Tribute: 1991 Dodge Dakota Li’l Red Express
The Dakota was a mid-size pickup built by Dodge from 1987 to 2011 across three generations. From 1990-92, Dodge dealers offered a Dakota Li’l Red Express tribute, detailed by a contractor to resemble the D-Series Li’l Red Express trucks… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1988 Mitsubishi Van LS
The recent Labor Day holiday reminds us that any long weekend is a great opportunity to take a road trip. It’s a long-standing tradition to pile into a vehicle that’s just comfortable enough to make it a few hours… more»
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Solid V8 Driver: 1961 Studebaker Hawk
Some cars feature fairly generic styling that blends into the scenery like an automotive chameleon. No such criticism could be leveled at this 1961 Studebaker Hawk. Its distinctive fins and side profile are instantly recognizable, so you won’t mistake… more»
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Rebuilt 350: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
This 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu has the baked appearance of a classic that has spent its life in a dry location. It seems that its looks aren’t deceptive, with the buyer facing a fairly long list of cosmetic tasks… more»
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No Reserve: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am hides its light under a bushel. Once you look past the tired paint, you find a rock-solid restoration candidate with many new mechanical components. It would allow the winning bidder to indulge in immediate… more»
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Bat Rod: 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Convertible
Fins were definitely a receding trend by the early 1960s, but the owner of this 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Convertible obviously didn’t receive the memo. By grafting a set of Cadillac fins to its rear quarter panels, they have… more»
Fancy 4×4: International Scout Comanche Tribute
The Scout had a rough start. I-H management was not excited about the styling group’s first flat-sided rendering; it simply wasn’t different enough from the Willys Jeep. The Scout project was nearly shelved. But Ted Ornas, chief designer, sketched… more»
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4-Speed Drop Top: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville
Dear departed Pontiac, GM’s “Excitement Division” did build some exciting things in the sixties, with the 1964 GTO rising to the top of the mentionable list. But they had an excitement streak before that, as evidenced by this 1963… more»
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1 Of 7 Convertibles: 1977 Chrysler Cordoba
The Cordoba was Chrysler’s personal luxury car, built from 1975 to 1983. It was heavily marketed and sold well at a time when Chrysler struggled to stay afloat. In 1977, Chrysler apparently decided to experiment with a Cordoba convertible… more»
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Junkyard Find: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 4-Speed
This Chevelle has a sweet look to it, in photos at least, and it was ordered with all the right hardware: the SS package, 396 V8, 4-speed, Positraction, power steering, A/C, bucket seats, and a center console. Sounds about… more»
