Throughout American automotive history, there have been some very out-of-the-mainstream automobiles. Many of these were from so-called independent makes. Independent means not one of the “Big Three.” One of the most distinctively out-of-the-box automobiles after WWII was built by… more»
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So Cal Personal Luxury: 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
There was once a huge segment of the automotive market that catered to the driver in a semi-luxurious way. The personal luxury coupe segment was as hot as the SUV segment today, and no automaker was more aggressive in… more»
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5,310 Miles and Showroom Perfect: 1979 Lincoln Mark V
If the past month on Barn Finds is any indication, it appears that seventies luxury cars in mint condition are falling out of the sky. Every day it seems we profile a well-preserved vehicle from this very special, and… more»
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73K Miles and All Original: 1952 Pontiac Chieftan
Fifties cars have an all-American lure on all of us. Maybe it was because Hollywood glamorized the Truman and Eisenhower years. Or, maybe we all long for a simpler time and simpler cars. Take for example this 1952 Pontiac… more»
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Well Kept MGB Alternative: 1973 Jensen Healey
In the world of the British sportscar, the MGB is, by and large, the most popular vehicle out there. Over 512,000 of these ubiquitous cars were built, and they still dominate British car shows. What if you want something… more»
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9K Miles and Perfectly Stored: 1982 Fiat X1/9
When talking about mid-engined sports cars, the Fiat/Bertone X1/9 often gets overlooked. Smaller than even a Porsche 914, these miracles of efficient design were quite advanced for their time. With over 160,000 made, they obviously struck a chord with… more»
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58K Mile Land Yacht: 1979 Lincoln Town Car
The seventies were a paradoxical time. Americans were suffering through numerous gas crunches, small Japanese cars were gaining market share in leaps and bounds, and American manufacturers punched out some of the largest road barges ever. Decades later, a… more»
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Wood Bodied American Icon: 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Woodie
The wood-bodied station wagon has become an American icon. Something about them connects Americans back to the pioneer days, the surfing movement, and Hollywood during its heyday. While that market has cooled a bit, there are a few good… more»
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Restoration Interrupted: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
It is always sad when an untimely death or serious illness or injury halts a restoration in its tracks. Situations like this almost always ensure that the money invested is never fully recouped by the seller. It appears this… more»
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Amazing Original Finish Porsche: 1968 Porsche 912
It is no secret that early Porsche prices have reached the stratosphere. 356s and 911s are selling in the six digits with regularity. What about the four-cylinder 912s? Have prices for pristine lesser Porsches also pushed past the plateau… more»
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79K Mile Survivor: 1987 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
While large, truck-based SUVs have moved upmarket into luxury territory in today’s marketplace, there was a time when they were considered to be a job site-rated truck that pull double duty as a family hauler. Chevrolet’s “Square Body” Suburbans… more»
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Vintage Race Car: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Junior Johnson is frequently cited as the fellow who said that if you want to make a small fortune in racing, start with a large one. Big-time racing has always been a money thing. Thanks to the power of… more»
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The Rising Cost of Split Windows: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
Deciding to do a frame-off restoration of a vintage Corvette is a very expensive proposition. This is even more expensive when you farm the work out or drop the whole car off on the doorstep of a professional restorer. … more»
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Big Block, Wrong Numbers: 1969 Corvette Convertible
In the Corvette world, numbers are everything. Nearly every part on Corvettes has a number stamped on it that corresponds to a particular production date. Corvette experts determine the value of vintage Corvettes based on the condition and the… more»
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Mid-Engine Project Car: 1975 Porsche 914
The automotive industry is ruled by trends. Right now, SUVs and electric vehicles seem to be the trends that the market is following. In the seventies, small, relatively inexpensive two-seat sports cars were very popular. Most were British in… more»
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Milestone Car: 1935 Chrysler Airflow Coupe
The history of the automobile is littered with cars that were revolutionary for their time. However, no vehicle was more of a game changer than Chrysler’s Airflow. Introduced in 1934, these radical vehicles broke new ground in the areas… more»
