We’ve seen nine 1980 Chevrolet Chevettes here on Barn Finds over the years, and I must really like them as I wrote up eight of them, with the other one being written by Russ Dixon. I’m an unapologetic lover… more»
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1966 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon 396 V8
Literally a fancy Impala, the Chevy Caprice snuck onto the market halfway through 1965 as a higher trim level car than the Impala. A friend from high school had a 1965 sedan in white with a blue top and… more»
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One-Family-Owned: 1984 Buick Riviera 307 V8
This 1984 Buick Riviera is four decades old now but a brochure touting it as being a “contemporary classic” seems like it would still apply today. It’s a car that most people could use as a daily driver, a… more»
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1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Cruiser 455 V8
Looking great in a color that I believe is Chamois Gold, and having been repainted six years ago (and apparently debadged, unfortunately) this car is listed as a 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser, but I believe it’s a Cutlass Supreme… more»
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Hatchback Survivor: 1980 Dodge Colt Twin-Stick
A Dodge Colt brochure calls this car “the eight-speed wonder of the world”, a clever take on “the eighth wonder of the world.” They’re referring to the famous Twin-Stick manual transmission, a unique two-range (power and economy) four-speed, effectively… more»
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Dentside 4×4: 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger
While technically falling just outside the era of being an actual Highboy, this 1979 Ford F-250 Ranger 4×4 appears to have a bit of a lift on it. Round headlights went away for the 1979 model year, at least… more»
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29K-Mile Upgraded 1995 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
We’ve talked about vehicle wish lists here before and mine is loaded with some unusual ones, like a Subaru 360 Young S, a Comuta-Car EV, and other oddballs. That being said, most of my list consists of trucks, usually… more»
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Airport Find: 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV
I’m old enough that I remember when a black-on-black car was considered elegant, but the seller describes this 1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV as being sinister in black-on-black. Maybe that’s a bit of what TV reality car shows have… more»
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Senior Owned: 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24
A lot of us knew someone with a second-generation Chevrolet Cavalier of one body style or another, whether they were a neighbor, friend, or relative. The Cavalier was offered in a wide range of configurations, from a four-door sedan,… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1946 Plymouth Special DeLuxe
Ladies and gentlemen, keep your hats on while driving or riding in this 1946 Plymouth Special DeLuxe, the roof is more than high enough. This car predates Chrysler’s K.T. Keller’s famous edict that men should be able to wear… more»
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Parked 15 Years: 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Tucked away in a garage in northern Iowa for 15 years, this 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo looks like a nice project for anyone into the smaller (on the exterior) third-generation cars. The landau vinyl roof appears to be missing… more»
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28K-Mile 1973 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham
A huge car at just under 19 feet in length, this 1973 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham was still eight inches shorter than the next-generation cars. This car is about the same length as a new Chevy Suburban, believe it… more»
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1982 Dodge Ram D150 Prospector Short Bed
“Rugged elegance” is how a Dodge brochure describes the 1982 Dodge Ram pickups. The seller has this 1982 Dodge Ram D150 Custom Prospector Package Short Bed pickup posted here on craigslist just northeast of beautiful Tucson, Arizona where I… more»
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Stored 15 Years: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 390 V8
Faded, with dents and dings, and a bit rusty (like me), this 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 two-door hardtop would be a great project for anyone into the last of the stacked-headlight Galaxies. I’m a wicked huge fan of the… more»
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Movie Car? 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale
Appearing to have originally been a subdued color called Crystal Green, this 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Hardtop Sedan is now a bright shade of what the seller refers to as “green apple” and says it’s new as of… more»
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Red Rocker: 1968 Rokon Trial-Breaker 2×2
No, this restored, repainted-red 1968 Rokon Trail-Breaker 2×2 “Can’t drive 55”, even downhill with a tailwind. With a nod to the real Red Rocker, Sammy Hagar, this Rokon – pronounced by some as “Rock On” – will jar your… more»
