Few vehicles blur the lines between car and truck like the El Camino, and this 1971 looks like a great, no-fuss way to enjoy one. According to the seller, it’s an “all new everything” affair with a 402 cubic-inch… more»
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A Different Poncho: 1969 Pontiac Tempest Custom S
It’s easy to overlook a Pontiac that isn’t a GTO or a LeMans, but this 1969 Pontiac Tempest Custom S four-door hardtop has some interesting things going for it. Listed on Craigslist in Dallas, Texas, for $6,500, this survivor… more»
Bostonian Edition: 1993 Mercury Cougar
Dealer add-on packages were once a popular way for dealerships to make extra cash, plus have at least one elite example of a popular model sitting on their lot or in the showroom. The Mercury Cougar offered several special… more»
Rare L34 360HP: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS 396
Chevrolet replaced the famous 409 cubic-inch big-block V8 with the new 396 midway through the 1965 model year. A setup with 325 hp was standard with that engine in the 1965 Impala SS 396. As the seller’s car was… more»
BF Auction: No Reserve 1974 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron
In the 1960s, there was no shortage of massive cars to choose from, but by the mid-1970s, options were dwindling. Between emissions regulations and the fuel crisis, most people weren’t looking for a big cruiser, but a few luxury… more»
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BF Auction: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
A floor-shifted three-speed manual isn’t the transmission most people expect behind a V8 in a first-generation pony car, and that unusual combination gives this Firebird much of its personality. The seller says its 350-cubic-inch V8 is topped by a… more»
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58k Original Miles: 1969 Peugeot 404
When Peugeot launched the 404 in 1960, it never envisaged an extended production run. It also produced a car that was so robust and comfortable that it became a firm favorite in African nations with harsh climates and rugged… more»
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Restored 1969 Checker Marathon
Checker Motors traces its roots to Morris Markin, a Russian tailor who immigrated to Chicago in 1913, became wealthy selling uniforms to the military during WWI, then invested in local automobile makers. One of those makers – Commonwealth… more»
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410-Equipped: 1967 Mercury Park Lane Convertible
The 1960s horsepower war wasn’t limited to muscle cars, as this 1967 Mercury Park Lane Convertible demonstrates. It presents impressively for a survivor-grade classic, but the 410ci “Marauder” V8 hiding under its hood could be the star of the… more»
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55k Original Miles: 1963 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
We always appreciate our readers’ input at Barn Finds. Whether through general comments, corrections of my sometimes glaring mistakes, or leads to impressive classics, we exist because of your contributions. Therefore, I must tip my hat to Rocco B…. more»
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Weary Driver: 1976 Chevrolet Nova 305 V8
The venerable Chevrolet Nova, launched in 1962 as the Chevy II, was one of GM’s best sellers. It was redesigned for the fourth and final time in 1975, retaining its rear-wheel-drive platform. More than 334,000 copies were sold in… more»
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Frame-Off Restoration: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The Malaise Era nearly killed the American muscle car because of emissions regulations and insurance concerns. The genre made a comeback in the 1980s, but most enthusiasts consider the brutal 1960s vehicles the best of the breed. This 1969… more»
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Rare Drop-Top: 1963 Imperial Crown Convertible
The Imperial badge first appeared on a Chrysler in 1926, but Chrysler made it a separate marque in 1955 to challenge Lincoln and Cadillac. The status quo remained for two decades, and this 1963 Imperial Crown Convertible is a… more»
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Special Order Paint: No Reserve 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Once, customers could walk into a showroom and order a car in a paint shade that wasn’t on that year’s color palette. That experience is now largely confined to prestige brands, but the first owner did just that with… more»
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Plucked Chicken Wagon: 1962 Plymouth Fury
The 1962 model year was when Plymouth downsized its full-size cars due to a competitive miscue. The resulting styling earned the automobiles the nickname “plucked chickens” from its own designer, Virgil Exner. Sales were down as a result, and… more»
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33k-Mile Driver: 1983 AMC Concord DL
American Motors refreshed its lineup in 1978, replacing the Hornet with the compact Concord. While the styling was renewed, it was essentially the same car, with roots dating back to 1970, when the Hornet replaced the aging American. The… more»
