And now for another installment of “What in the Sam Hill happened here”? Today’s subject (or target) is a 1938 LaSalle “convertible coupe” and it reminds me of the old “Those Were the Days” song as sung by Archie… more»
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SS 396? 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
Well, this one’s an odd study. Yes, this 1967 Camaro convertible is a bit of a mess and it appears to be a standard model convertible. It’s advertised as possessing a 396 CI V8 engine but it would have… more»
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95% All There? 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
That’s right, the seller of this 1961 Chevrolet Corvette tells us that, “The car is 95 percent complete…“. Alright then, the images seem to belie that claim, this one looks more like a “parts is parts” situation. But, who… more»
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Ultimate Driving Machine: 1988 BMW 535i
Well, this is a first for me, I’ve never covered a BMW 535i, and actually, I don’t recall ever covering a BMW. No barn find here but this is a sharp looking 1988 535i and the seller claims that… more»
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Original V8 Equipped: 1971 Ford Bronco
This 1971 Ford Bronco is an appropriate topic because as I sit here writing, my across-the-street neighbor has a ’73 that he’s been wrenching on for at least the last two years and I fear that it is getting… more»
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Bench Seat 4-Speed: 1967 Chevrolet Impala
Back in 1967, the Chevrolet Impala was the number one selling model automobile in the U.S. with an output of about 576K copies. Keep in mind, that’s the Impala only and doesn’t include the Caprice, BelAir, or Biscayne trim… more»
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Clean As A Whistle! 1967 Plymouth Barracuda
When it comes to pony cars, Plymouth often gets short shrift in spite of releasing their Barracuda about a week before Ford unleashed their vaunted Mustang in 1964. Part of the issue is that the Barracuda looked like a… more»
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Big Block Garage Find: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500XL Convertible
I’m agnostic when it comes to old Fords – I have my likes and dislikes but I’m neither an enthusiast nor a detractor. Of the full-size models, two stand out however, the ’66 7-Liter, and the ’63 Galaxie 500… more»
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Rebuilt Engine: 1964 Cadillac DeVille Convertible
Cadillac produced about 166K automobiles in ’64 and it seems that a whole lot of them have been featured here on Barn Finds. A convertible DeVille, such as today’s subject car, is another matter, however. Owing to a convertible… more»
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Mellow And Yellow: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
It has been said that a “rising tide lifts all boats” and that’s a metaphor that can be applied to many different aspects of life. No, I’m not going to get all philosophical here, I’ll apply that sentiment to… more»
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Survivor Swede! 1968 Saab 96
When was the last time that you spied a Saab 96 in this condition? (Actually, when was the last time you happened upon a Saab 96 in any condition – unless, of course, you own one). A pretty common… more»
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Four On The Floor! 1964 Pontiac Catalina
UPDATE 01/09/2024: Some sellers will immediately relist a car following an unsuccessful sale, but others will leave things as they assess the best time to make another attempt. This 1964 Pontiac Catalina falls into the second category. We last… more»
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1974 Porsche 914-V6 (?) Project
One of the things that are often encountered in this job is reviewing a car that has undergone a power swap. Chevrolet small block V8s into ’30s vintage Fords lead the way but there are plenty of others, and… more»
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L82 Performance Edition: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
Last week I covered this 1976 Chevrolet Corvette and suggested that while it was uninspiring, in both color and lack of underhood oomph, I suggested that it was a product of its unfortunate times but it could serve as… more»
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N.O.M.: 1967 Plymouth 440 GTX Project
One initial question might be, “Hey GTX, where ya been?” This 1967 example, while admittedly a bit rough, looks complete and original – you know, not messed with, which is an unusual phenomenon for a ’60s Mopar muscle car…. more»
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It’s All There: 1970 Volvo 1800E Project
I must admit it, I’ve never been a big Volvo fan. Sure, their durability and safety-enhanced designs are part of their justly deserved legacy – they just, ah, seem a bit boring. Except, however, the 1800 series such as… more»
