While there are many makes and models of autos running around that owners have personalized, one in particular that seems to have encountered more custom touches than most is the Chevrolet Corvette. We’ve featured several on Barn Finds recently,… more»
Exner’s Fins: 1960 Plymouth Fury Drop-Top
One of Plymouth’s slogans used to promote their cars in the late 1950s was, “Suddenly, It’s 1960!” That was when the “Forward Look” spaceships of 1957-59 set the industry on fire from a styling perspective. Then 1960 finally arrived,… more»
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Holds 72 Cars! 1968 Matchbox Collector’s Case
What male child is or wasn’t familiar with the Matchbox toy brand? It was introduced in 1953 and got its name from the packaging, which resembled matchboxes. Mattel purchased the brand in the late 1990s, and it lives on… more»
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40k-Mile Survivor: 1974 Plymouth Valiant Brougham
With the Plymouth Valiant and Dodge Dart soon to be retired, the cars shared a common wheelbase from 1974 through 1976. For the Valiant, that meant an increase of three inches, and we assume the change was made for… more»
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Luxury Survivor? 1983 Chrysler New Yorker 5th Ave
There’s this phenomenon that occurs in consumerism where the company that holds onto old standards emerges the victor when the sentiment pendulum swings back in their direction. Chrysler, like other domestic manufacturers, was struggling with changing consumer sentiments and… more»
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Sprint 200 Edition: 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
Ford’s Mustang was the sales phenomenon of the mid-1960s. Between April 1964 and the end of the 1966 model year, nearly 1.3 million of them were produced, presumably creating a banner period in FOMOCO’s history. With sales approaching the… more»
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One-Owner 5-Speed Survivor: 1995 Saturn SL2
I know manual transmissions aren’t for everyone, and newly minted drivers today most likely don’t know how to use a clutch and never will. This beautiful, Aquamarine 1995 Saturn SL2 is posted here on craigslist in Lynnwood, Washington (of… more»
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British Taxi Project: 1966 Austin FX4
When I was a kid, a London taxi was one of the more instantly recognizable classic vehicles. Similar to the double decker bus, you instinctively knew when you were looking at the genuine article courtesy of its black paint… more»
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Brilliant Red Survivor: 1972 Yamaha 175 CT2 Trail
Looking brilliant in Brilliant Red, this nice-sized on/off-road bike is referred to as an “Enduro” by Yamaha, so I would think it’s safe to refer to this one as an Enduro. I guess we’ll find out in the comments… more»
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Desert Patina Galore: 1957 Buick Special Estate Wagon
Hardtops – especially four-door hardtops – were a big deal to the Big Three in the 1950’s. And for the 1957 model year, GM combined the pizazz of a pillarless four-door hardtop with the utility of a station wagon… more»
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41k-Mile Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe
In some ways, this 1968 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe seemed unusually ready for the decade was to come. It was a new model for 1968, featuring a Caprice-like roofline; additionally, our featured Impala has Ash Gold paint and a… more»
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The First Pony Car: 1964 Plymouth Barracuda
Timing is everything. Technically, the Plymouth Barracuda was the first two-door pony car in America when it went on sale on April 1, 1964. It was Plymouth’s attempt to add some sportiness to its compact Valiant by making it… more»
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Flawless and Like New: 1979 International Scout II
The ever popular International Harvester Scout was produced from 1961-1980 with total production exceeding 500,000 units. This example is a 1979 International Harvester Scout II located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. It is listed for sale here on Facebook… more»
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Jed Clampett’s RV! 1930 Chevrolet 1.5 Ton Truck
I’ve seen several nicely tricked-out tiny houses on TV shows recently, including a few actually built on trailers for easy transport to different locations. However, most are expensive, plus something motorized is likely better suited to my tastes, in… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1965 Rambler Ambassador 990-H
I miss the era when vehicle companies redesigned vehicles more often than they do today. I realize that it can be bad for those who like the latest styles and then have to keep paying for the latest and… more»
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One Family Owned: 1985 Toyota Supra P-Type
When a single family owns a car, I sometimes have a lingering doubt about the meaningfulness of that history. It can mean so many things, such as the heirs receiving a car and simply never registering it in their… more»
