Thinking back to 1975, can you imagine receiving a new Chrysler Cordoba as a graduation gift and not liking it? For whatever reason, that’s apparently what happened here. The story goes that the daughter was less than excited about… more»
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67k Mile Survivor: 1980 Chevrolet LUV Mikado Sport
Of all the segments I’d like to see return to the marketplace in droves, a great selection of small, inexpensive, basic pickups from a variety of manufacturers would undoubtedly be near the top of my list. So many new… more»
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1993 Lincoln Mark VIII in ’51 Mercury Clothing
Transformations that swap out body panels on vehicles are usually hit-or-miss, and it’s especially risky when the cars are from completely different eras. However, the blend of a ’51 Mercury front onto a 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII actually works… more»
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V8 Powered Shorty: 1962 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova
Shortening a vehicle can sometimes yield positive results, as this 1972 VW Type 2 Bus we recently featured here on Barn Finds turned out pretty well after part of its length was removed. I’m having some mixed feelings about… more»
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Restored and Supercharged: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro
Considering the Chevrolet Camaro is now out of production, and the availability of affordable new petrol-powered muscle cars is dwindling, $36,000 seems like a reasonable price to pay for this 1981 Camaro, especially with the amount of work that… more»
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Stunning Sedan: 1961 Chevrolet Impala
In the fifties, decorative quarter panels and overstyled rear sections were popular trends in the automotive industry, with the early Chevrolet Impalas featuring distinctive yet attractive designs in these areas. When the car was redesigned in 1961, it lost… more»
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Stored 60 Years: 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury Convertible
After beginning as a sub-series of the Belvedere in 1956, the Fury became its own separate model in the Plymouth lineup in 1959, with the Sport Fury serving as the brand’s top offering. Available as both a 2-door hardtop… more»
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Imported From Japan: 1987 Suzuki Alto Walkthrough Van
There are several areas in my town where an older home is frequently torn down, followed by the construction of a pair of what we call tall-and-skinny houses on the property. The first thing that came to mind when… more»
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Original 426 Hemi Project: 1969 Dodge Charger R/T
With the popularity of the second-generation Dodge Charger still in full swing, just about any example is considered exciting these days, no matter what’s under the hood. However, when one comes around that still has its original 426 Hemi… more»
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Stretched Stingray: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Limousine
If my research proves accurate, the stretched limousine concept has been around for nearly a century, with the Armbruster Coach Company of Arkansas generally credited with building the first one in 1928. Originally referred to as “extended-wheelbase multi-door auto-coaches”,… more»
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Supercharged SBC Wagon! 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
One of the cool factors of the first and second generation Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is those fun skylights on top, but the coolness of this one goes beyond that, as it’s got a great surprise hiding under the hood. … more»
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V16 Powered Luxury! 1938 Cadillac Series 90
When it came to exclusivity and automobile bragging rights, Cadillac buyers who got behind the wheel of a Series 90 in 1938 had plenty to boast about, as they could tell all their friends that it was the only… more»
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Quirky But Lovable: 1975 AMC Matador
Of the many autos that seem to have little middle ground between love-it-or-hate-it styling, the second-generation AMC Matador coupe is one that could easily be considered as a top-level contender for that list. Bearing little resemblance and sharing few… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Thinking back over some of the muscle cars that feature a cool fastback roofline, the 1971 through 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is one of those quintessential examples, with that SportsRoof body style looking aggressive from just about every… more»
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Classic Commuter: 1987 Toyota Camry
The first person I knew to jump on the Toyota Camry bandwagon was my father, who purchased his first new one back in 1987, and ended up owning three more after that. I remember a popular topic of discussion… more»
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Party Van Potential: 1967 Ford Econoline
You don’t see very many of them cruising the streets today, but for those who grew up during the hippie generation, a party van was once a cultural icon back in the sixties and seventies, especially those with custom… more»
