This 1962 Buick Wildcat two-door hardtop proves that desirable old cars in excellent condition are still available for reasonable dollars. This Buick isn’t flashy, mostly because of its muted exterior hues, but take a closer look, and its stellar… more»
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Top Drawer Survivor: 1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix
Usually, when the subject of the Dodge Dart arises, one thinks of the compact A-body version that commenced production in 1963. Dodge aficionados, however, know the Dart actually got its start in 1960 as a full-sizer, and today’s subject,… more»
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No Time For Restoration: 1976 BMW 2002
As “furn” cars (as they were sometimes called years ago) made inroads into the American auto market in the early seventies, BMW’s 2002 stood out as an “it” car – they were popular! They drove well, handled tightly, had… more»
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Parts Or Repair? 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
You know, when you come across a car like this 1968 Chevrolet Caprice station wagon that’s wrapped with a strap, you know something’s up. Yup, this one looks shaky, but there’s even more to it than meets the eye…. more»
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A Turnkey Driver: 1964 Opel Kadett Wagon
Here’s one you won’t see every day: a 1964 Opel Kadett station wagon, or “Estate,” as wagons are often called. Opels were once a common sight on America’s highways and byways, but it’s been years since the former GM… more»
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Beautiful Reliable Driver: 1970 Buick Riviera
The second generation (’66-’70) of Buick’s famed Riviera is my favorite, except…the ’70 edition, and that’s what I have for your review today. Why, you ask? I’ll explain in a bit. That said, the condition of this Salem, Oregon… more»
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Fair With Four-Doors: 1967 Ford Custom 500
Usually, when the topic of a full-size sixties Ford comes up, people think of a Galaxie convertible, an XL, or maybe a 7.0-liter edition. I imagine a 1967 Custom 500 four-door sedan will not be top of mind. As… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1947 Oldsmobile 66
“Great project car was running when parked about 20 yrs ago; it’s located in Alma, AR.” And that’s it – no more listing details or description; definitely not an effective way to sell a car! No worries, I’ll see… more»
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Driver Quality: 1950 Lincoln Six-Passenger Coupe
Here’s one we haven’t covered often: a 1950 Lincoln Six-Passenger Coupe. When I first spied this listing, courtesy of Rocco B., I didn’t immediately recognize it – the front-end styling really threw me off! Anyway, this resident of North… more»
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One Of 2,400! 1968 Buick GS 400 Convertible
Well, it’s brown, no doubt about that! And that shade is what I noticed first. More importantly, this 1968 Buick is a GS 400 convertible – not a common sight. This one appears to be in magnificent condition, so… more»
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As Good As It Gets! 1951 Plymouth Cranbrook
“Nice paint and nice interior,” suggests the owner of this 1951 Plymouth Cranbrook Club Coupe. Gee, ya think? It’s in spectacular condition, but it’s being promoted by a listing that is way too light on details (and exterior images)…. more»
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Half A Million Miles? 1964 Dodge Dart GT Convertible
What is this car? The seller states that it’s a 1964 Dodge Dart GT convertible, and I agree. It’s also claimed to be a Golden Anniversary edition because 1964 marked Dodge’s 50th year. Well, I’m not sure about that… more»
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Fun In The Sun: 1961 Ford Galaxie 4-Speed
Here’s one we don’t cover often: a 1961 Ford Galaxie Sunliner. It’s not that it’s a rare item; they just haven’t surfaced on the august webpages of Barn Finds very often. This very nice example projects an old-school vibe… more»
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Stylish Survivor: 1983 Buick Electra Limited
A Deuce and a Quarter, this 1983 Buick Electra Limited ain’t! That said, it’s an excellent 1980s interpretation of Buick’s range-topping model. Times had changed, and GM rose to the challenge, starting in ’77 with downsized B- and C-body… more»
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Garage Find: 1968 Mercury Monterey Coupe
The other day, I was opining on the subject of fallen flags like Pontiac and Oldsmobile, so today I thought I’d change direction and focus on Mercury, specifically a 1968 Monterey two-door hardtop. This particular example is in Washington,… more»
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Back In Black: Beautiful 1963 Chevrolet Impala
We’re probably not at the same level of collectibility for ’62-’64 Chevrolet Impalas as we are for the tri-fives (’55-’57), but they seem to be gaining ground. Today’s 1963 Impala sports coupe subject illustrates why. It’s a nicely styled… more»
