Ford’s Pinto was a major player in the U.S. subcompact wars of the 1970s. Introduced in 1971, the little car would last 10 years and see a production of nearly 3.2 million units. The ’74 model year would be… more»
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2 of 1: Pair of 1961 Studebaker Hawks
Famed stylist Raymond Loewy did a refresh of the Starliner coupe and came up with the Hawk series beginning in 1956. For the next eight years, some variants of a Studebaker automobile would carry the Hawk name. Production of… more»
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Freshly Rebuilt V8! 1974 AMC Javelin
In 1974, two manufacturers and three brands got out of the “pony car” business. Citing a downward spiral in demand, American Motors, Plymouth, and Dodge all pulled out of the space. Usually last place in sales, the Javelin outsold… more»
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Stalled Restoration: 1940 Oldsmobile Series 70
In 1939 and 1940, Oldsmobile offered three flavors of its automobiles: the Series 60, 70, and 90. The level of trim was what differentiated the first two which also carried six-cylinder power (the 90 came with an eight). The… more»
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1 of None – 1973 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda
With insurance premiums going through the roof and emissions controls tightening up, Chrysler discontinued its 425 hp/426 cubic inch Hemi V8 in 1971. After that, the most robust power you could get in a Plymouth Barracuda was a 340… more»
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360 V8 Sleeper: 1967 Dodge Dart 270
The Dart began as Dodge’s entry-level full-size car in 1960. But by 1963, the nameplate was repositioned as a compact to replace the outgoing Lancer and the Dart had a solid run through 1976. This 1967 Dart 270 is… more»
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Increased Price: Highwayman TV Truck Prop
UPDATED 4/5/23 — We last saw this interesting vehicle just four months ago and nothing much has seemed to have changed — except the price. The original listing was for $65,000, and now the seller is looking for $35,000… more»
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GM Powered! 1965 Ford Falcon Wagon
With the Falcon in 1960, Ford joined the movement to add a compact car to their lineup. Studebaker and AMC had already gotten there, with GM and Chrysler right behind. The Falcon would prove quite successful and was a… more»
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Restore or Customize? 1951 Cadillac Series 62
For most of the 1950s and 1960s, the Series 62 was “entry-level” to the Cadillac de Ville. Yet in 1951, nearly three out of every four Cadillacs built carried Series 62 badging, including the seller’s club coupe. It could… more»
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Rare Barn Find: 1938 BMW 327
The BMW 327 was a touring car (both coupe and cabriolet) built between 1937 and 1941 – and briefly again after World War II. Production numbers were small, so these automobiles were not widely seen when new and less… more»
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1 of 452: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Dual Quads
With the restyling of the Chevy Corvette (C1) in 1956, production numbers finally started to click upward. Maybe the new look helped, or maybe it was finally having a V8 or manual transmission, making it truly a sports car…. more»
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Last of the Line: 1974 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger was the last player to enter the “pony car” market – and was one of the first to go. The demand for muscle cars waned in the early 1970s and took much of the steam out… more»
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Garage Find Hemi! 1956 Imperial by Chrysler
To give the Imperial a perceived boost against Cadillac and Lincoln, Chrysler spun the nameplate off as its own brand in 1955. In the process, the car got a design facelift with the “Forward Look” Chryslers just around the… more»
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Bathtub Styling! 1950 Nash Statesman Super
Nash was one of the predecessors of American Motors and may be best remembered for the “Airflyte” cars of the 1950s. They were often referred to as “upside-down bathtubs” for obvious reasons. The Statesman was the entry-level variant of… more»
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31k Mile Survivor? 1979 Chrysler Cordoba
The decade of the 1970s wasn’t kind to Chrysler Corporation, in general. Gas prices rose sharply at the same time the company was pushing bigger, thirstier automobiles. Until the K-Car of the 1980s came along, it looked as though… more»
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Major Price Drop: 1975 Plymouth Silver Duster
UPDATE 04/03/2023: It is not unusual to see a classic reappear on our desks at Barn Finds when a seller is unsuccessful with their first listing. This generally occurs within weeks, although this 1975 Plymouth Silver Duster is an… more»
