At least once a week here on Barn Finds, a car is posted that is so bafflingly equipped that one would give almost anything to interview the original owner in an effort to get to the bottom of it. Here’s… more»
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The Ultimate Sleeper? 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 396
Oddly enough, I’ve talked to more than a few people who really don’t like Novas, and personally, I don’t get it. Sure, the second-generation bodystyle was never available as a hardtop or a convertible, but it still looks nice… more»
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No Reserve: 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula
I’ve long been of the opinion that everybody should own a Firebird at least once in their lives; it’s a rolling embodiment of “cool.” As an extension of this concept, it’s hard to go wrong with a second-generation Firebird,… more»
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One-Owner 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Bill Mitchell, GM’s Vice President of Design from 1959 through 1977, was famously responsible for some of the best shapes in the American automotive industry, but near the end of his career, some questioned the neoclassical themes he began… more»
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Original Paint Survivor: 1972 Ford F-100 Ranger XLT
I’ve always envied the one-make person, the “Mopar-or-no-car” types, or those who bleed Ford Blue, or those who sided with 50 percent of Americans in always buying GM (when they were at their peak). I am not that guy,… more»
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75K Mile Modern Classic: 2000 Audi TT Quattro
The 1990s and 2000s were great decades for Audi styling in general, highlighted perhaps by the cute little TT, which has (in my opinion) some of the most handsome styling of any readily attainable 21st-century car. I recall when… more»
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Driver-Quality 1974 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
A teardrop or two must have fallen at the Jaguar works when the curtain fell on the long-running E-Type in 1974. While it had undergone plenty of mechanical changes, and the Series 3 enjoyed the 2+2’s longer wheelbase and… more»
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One Owner? 1954 Ford F-500 Stake Truck
Very few times in life am I rendered speechless, but it happened back in 2010: A man approached me in a parking lot and asked me if I was the original owner of my ’53 Buick Special. I was… more»
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352/3-Speed: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
In the tropical Lower Peninsula of Michigan that I call home, my outdoor thermometer currently reads all of 17 degrees Fahrenheit, so thinking about dropping the convertible top on anything is a stretch, perhaps literally. If one lets one’s… more»
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Same Family For 60 Years: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Can you imagine being a Chevy owner shopping for a new car in late October 1954? Perhaps you hop into your 1952 Bel Air and head down to the dealership for the big unveiling; the glass has been painted… more»
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All-Original Runner: 1940 Ford DeLuxe Tudor Sedan
A few days ago, I rewatched Miracle on 34th Street, the well-loved Christmas standard from 1947. I could talk about how my perspective of the film has changed over the course of the last several decades, but I’d rather… more»
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New Tires And Batteries: 1979 International Transtar II COF-4070B
There’s a romance to the world of trucking that the 1970s bestowed upon popular culture (“Convoy,” Smokey and the Bandit, etc.), but the realities of the open road were often (as several of our commenters can attest to) a… more»
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Solid Project Car: 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria
Sometimes it’s just not fair for Ford fans. The 1955 and 1956 Fords were, by anyone’s standards, beautiful cars, especially the Victoria hardtops and Sunliner convertibles. Of course, Chevrolet had to come along with their Tri-Fives and steal the… more»
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Ran When Parked (15 Years Ago): 1969 Buick Riviera
With 52,872 sold, the 1969 model was one of the most popular model years in the Buick Riviera’s colorful history. It also celebrated the fourth year of the beautiful second-generation design, one that would continue for one more go-round… more»
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Runs And Drives Great: 2000 Chevrolet S-10 LS Extended Cab
In Michigan where I live, almost every town is a “GM Town,” meaning that a significant number of the town’s residents either work (or have worked) for GM or have a family member or friend who works for GM…. more»
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60K Mile Original: 1963 GMC Series 1002 Pickup
It shames me to admit it, but I’ve never owned a proper pickup truck. Although I’ve long used my ’65 Dodge Dart wagon for similar purposes, it’s not the same as throwing greasy engine parts over the bedside to… more»
