This may be a minority opinion, but I think that every car collection should have at least one compact station wagon from the 1960s. Choose any one you’d like: Valiants, Darts, Chevy IIs, Ramblers, Comets, Falcons, BOPs—they’re all a… more»
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Drives Like A Dream: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire
Whoever buys this 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire has learned a lesson that I never have: When you buy an old car, buy one where someone else has already done the hard work. It costs about the same in the long… more»
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54K Miles? 1967 Buick Riviera GS
Even today, anyone who buys a 1960s Buick Riviera has a dollop of extroversion in their makeup. Otherwise, why not just buy an Electra 225? After all, the Electra was marginally more practical, had more trunk space, and it… more»
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No Reserve: 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado Deluxe
When this 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado showed up on the tips list (thanks to Barn Finder PRA4SNW), I knew I was powerless to resist picking it up. You see, I have this car bookmarked on my various devices because I’m… more»
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No Reserve Turbo: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Convertible
If you’ve ever owned a Corvair, you’ve probably been asked if it was a “Spyder.” While the Spyder was introduced as a turbocharged upgrade to the Corvair Monza in 1962, Chevrolet changed the name to “Corsa” when they introduced… more»
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No Reserve: Restored 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS454
Did Chevrolet get the Monte Carlo the “most” right on the first try? By plopping the Monte Carlo’s attractive body atop the A-Body sedan’s 116-inch wheelbase, and then offering it with an optional 360-horsepower 454, Chevrolet set themselves up… more»
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44K Mile Survivor: 1972 Dodge Charger SE
In 1972, the Charger’s image hung in the balance. In one scale was Charger’s performance heritage: you know, Richard Petty’s #43, the bad guys in Bullitt…that kind of thing. In the other scale was the burgeoning concept of the intermediate… more»
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43K Miles: All-Original 1969 Ford Mustang
Mustangs were so popular in the 1960s that few of them are rare, but many of them have an interesting combination of options. For example, take this 43,000-mile, two-owner, rust-free, all-original 1969 coupe. It has standard dog-dish hubcaps and… more»
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COE Barn Find: 1963 Jeep FC-150
About 10 minutes away from where I live, just a bit out in the country, there’s a forlorn little Jeep FC-150 sitting in the corner of someone’s yard. It’s clearly rusted into oblivion, and the snowplow hanging from its… more»
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All Original 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350/4-Speed
By 1970, it became clear to many pundits that if future emissions regulations didn’t kill the muscle car, high insurance rates would. Therefore, in an effort to cater to those who wanted something fun and fast but couldn’t afford… more»
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One-Owner 1967 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
One of the few regrets in my life is that I’ve never owned a sixties Pontiac Catalina. No joke. As a young adult, I fixated on certain model years: 1963 was always a favorite, then I dabbled with 1962s,… more»
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Rust-Free Barn Find: 1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible
Next to a real Sports Roadster, this 1962 Thunderbird Convertible might be the catalog car, the one everyone would want if all caution were thrown to the wind. It’s Rangoon Red with a red interior and white convertible top,… more»
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Refurbished Barn Find: 1967 Buick Skylark Convertible
For 1967, Buick’s marketing team went all-out and produced one of the greatest sales catalogs in American history. Picturing famous fashion models, sports heroes, and Hollywood leading men, along with a mix of illustrations and evocative photography, it’s one… more»
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All-Original 1980 Jeep Wagoneer
I think you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who wouldn’t be happy to own a classic Jeep Wagoneer; after all, it’s in some ways the originator of the modern luxury SUV, but without the baggage that comes with too… more»
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Fun Driver? 1956 Continental Mark II
One of my longtime favorite cars is the 1940-41 Lincoln Continental Cabriolet, and although their prices have come down significantly over the last decade or so, a decent one still commands more than I’m willing to spend, which leads… more»
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66k Mile 1947 Buick Super Sedan
For fans of the home team favorite from Flint, Michigan, there’s nothing better than the waterfall grille that gave classic Buicks their menacing sneer. How can something be so sinister and so beautiful at the same time? If you’re… more»
