This find is worthy of exploration because it’s a rarely seen wagon today, a 1955 Buick Century, one of only 4,243 produced, according to 55Buick.com. Thrown in Estate Wagons for another 2,952 and you’re at a total count of… more»
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396 Turbo-Jet! 1969 Chevrolet Suburban Custom
The year 1969 was a big one for anyone who wanted to go fast. All domestic auto manufacturers had their instantly recognizable model names like GTO, Cobra Jet, and SS396. And Chevrolet’s SS396 covered the Chevelle, Nova, and Camaro… more»
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Chopped? 1929 Ford Model A
Descriptions used by sellers often confuse me. Sure, I can be a bit thick but when something doesn’t interpretively compute, I’ll keep reading the details to see what I have missed. Take this 1929 Ford Model A for example…. more»
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GT5 Clone: 1973 De Tomaso Pantera
I recall the first time that I spied a De Tomaso Pantera – I was immediately smitten! It was a sort of terra cotta colored ’71 version and the sound of it idling was entrancing. Also, being a ’71,… more»
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3 On The Floor: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible
Most of the Chevrolet Chevelles, such as this 1968 Malibu convertible, that are covered here on Barn Finds are usually of the SS396 performance persuasion. The value of those, however, has gotten so nutso that even the lesser Malibu… more»
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1968 Chevrolet Camaro 4-Speed Convertible Project
And now for something from the “What in the Sam Hill happened here?” department. What you are looking at is a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro convertible, that’s the easy part, what happened to it is another matter entirely. Normally, a… more»
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Deuce And A Quarter! 1965 Buick Electra 225
Let’s cut to the chase, this 1965 Buick Electra 225 is a real Whammer-jammer – no doubt about it. Yeah, it’s big, that’s how the “225” designation is derived – its length. It’s supposed to be 225 inches (eighteen… more»
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Turbo Coupe Terrific! 1978 Buick Regal
Before there was the fabulous Buick Grand National, there were turbo-charged Regals like this very clean 1978 Sports Coupe version. While the turbo 3.8-liter V6 engine was new and standard equipment in the ’78 Regal Sport Coupe, the entire… more»
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SS Equipped: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
Having owned a bunch of late ’60s Chevrolet Impala, I’m always looking at what’s available and what kind of prices they’re either fetching or trying to fetch. It’s said that a rising tide (read: inflation) raises all boats and… more»
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429 CJ! 1971 Mercury Cougar GT
Denoted as a one-year-only offering is this 429 Cobra Jet equipped 1971 Mercury Cougar GT. Admittedly, it’s not a common find and the seller claims lots of originality that further adds to its rarity. As with many cars, this… more»
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King Kong! 1971 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda
Ah yes, the rarified air of a Barrett-Jackson auction. I’ll admit it, I haven’t watched one in years or attended one in an even longer period of time. Regardless, this 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda caught my attention for what it… more»
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Three On The Tree! 1963 Chevrolet Impala
There have been no shortage of 1963 Chevrolet Impalas covered on Barn Finds. Considering that 1.6 M were assembled that year, I guess it’s no surprise that they keep turning up. Our subject car, however, is a convertible –… more»
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V8 In The House! 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
I’m not sure what to make of this 1954 Chevrolet Corvette. It’s rough looking, to say the least, and difficult to determine what the seller or some previous owner’s intention was. It’s not all a mystery – some is… more»
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Vista Bruiser? 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Wagon
The station wagon beat goes on this time with a 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. You know a Vista Cruiser when you see one thanks to its glass roof panels or skylights. It’s a neat effect but beyond that, it’s… more»
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Original Flathead Included: 1949 Mercury Eight
When you think of hot rods your recall could go in a lot of different directions and some of that will be based on the era when you grew up. For many, it’s a ’32 Ford like John Milner’s… more»
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Genuine 1968 Pontiac GTO At No Reserve!
Pontiac’s fabulous GTO was on the move in ’68 with an entirely new set of duds. As with all of GM’s A-body intermediates, long and boxy was replaced with shorter and rounder. This example has undergone quite a transformation… more»
