Yesterday we covered the subject matter of doors, and how many are too many using this 1966 Checker Aerobus as an example. It seems as if two doors is the preferable count for older, collectible cars. So what happens… more»
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6 Doors Too Many? 1966 Checker Aerobus
Based on observation, it appears that two doors are preferred over four doors. If that’s the case are four doors then preferred over eight? Looking like something that would have been at home in the Beatles movie Help, is… more»
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First Year Sport Fury! 1959 Plymouth Convertible
And now for a bit of Virgil Exner’s best, a 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury convertible. I say that with some sincerity as this Fury, a convertible no less, and in spite of its F/A-18 tailfins is, to my eyes,… more»
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One Of 400? 1950 Pontiac Sedan Delivery
Until I saw this listing, I had completely forgotten that Pontiac made, what I consider one of the 20th century’s more unusual body styles, a sedan delivery. The idea of a panel van makes sense but I guess a… more»
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1725 Original Miles! 1979 Lincoln Continental
OK folks, hold on to your hats. Yes, this is a 1979 Lincoln Continental Town Car with only 1,725 miles. The original owner bought it and stored it in a Tennessee warehouse. Why? Not disclosed, but what is disclosed… more»
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Parked For 35 Years: 1969 Pontiac GTO
When I discovered the listing for this 1969 Pontiac GTO on our tip list, I started looking at other examples that have been covered here at Barn Finds. The commonality that I discovered is how many are non-modified, plain-jane… more»
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Behemoth Barn Find: 1970 Imperial Crown Survivor
Ever since I started this gig, I have become more intrigued by ChryCo’s Imperial. I first learned of Chrysler’s top brand probably by virtue of the Green Hornet’s “Black Beauty” a customized mid-’60s Imperial. Chrysler’s top drawer brand was… more»
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Magnificent Malibu! 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
A 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle that’s not an SS whatever? Really? Oh, go on! Seriously, I’m not lyin’, this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu is one beautiful specimen and it doesn’t need an SS badge to sing its praises. Listed as… more»
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Flathead V8 Equipped: 1952 Mercury Monterey
The listing for this 1952 Mercury Monterey is a new twist on automobile promotion. There are adequate images included but no details other than an inspection report which must be, well, inspected, to determine what’s what with this 1952… more»
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396/425 Horsepower? 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
Boy is there a lot going on here! It starts in one place and ends up in another. Ostensibly, what we have here is a 1965 Chevrolet Corvette with a new for ’65 425 gross HP, 396 CI V8… more»
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One-Off Convertible! 1958 Ford Anglia
When I first spied this 1958 Ford Anglia, I passed it and then had to back up and rereview it. It actually reminds me of a toon car or the circus clown car. It’s supposedly a one-off, so it’s… more»
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Rare 2-Door Hardtop: 1958 Mercury Commuter
OK station wagon fans, here’s a tres cool find in the form of a 1958 Mercury Commuter two-door hardtop wagon. Not just a two-door but a hardtop to boot! Now I knew Mercury, like many auto manufacturers, produced two-door… more»
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Hot Rod Vibe: 1938 Ford Deluxe Coupe
It looks great! opines one. What? It looks horrible proclaims another! Well, that’s how it is with old hotrods that have either real or faked, patina. Yeah, there it is that dreaded “P” word again and I know how… more»
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Nice Driver: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Wagon
It must be nice to be the master of the road and Buick allowed mortal men to do just that simply by acquiring one of their high-brow, so named vehicles. The Roadmaster name dates to the 1930s but by… more»
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Not A Barn Find? 1973 Dodge Charger SE
The seller of this 1973 Dodge Charger SE proclaims, “This Is Definitely NOT A ‘BARN FIND’ CAR“. Nevertheless, the description given does make this car sound like a barn find and it certainly is unique so I’d say it… more»
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No Reserve 1972 Ford Mustang 351/4-Speed Convertible
I have often wondered if Chevrolet pulled the plug on the Camaro convertible too soon. Always a good seller, it was gone at the end of the ’69 model year, along with cousin Firebird’s drop-top. Mopar’s Barracuda and Challenger… more»
