As the C2 Chevy Corvettes continued to evolve (1963-67), the buying public would raise sales numbers a little each year. In 1966, 27,720 Corvettes were sold for the first time, helped in part by a new big-block V8, the… more»
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Luxe Muscle: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
In the 1960s, General Motors brands were outselling every other car maker by a long shot. Performance this strong emboldens: the company decided to introduce a groundbreaking car to move the industry ahead. That arrived in the form of… more»
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25K Original Miles: 1985 Ford F-150 Lariat
This 1985 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat is a low-mileage survivor with the desirable short-bed configuration. A few years ago, a truck like this may not have grabbed your attention, but seeing one today in this sort of condition with… more»
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One Family Owner: 1976 Porsche 912
One of the more attractive features of any classic or vintage car is long-term ownership history. While I can’t pinpoint one specific benefit tied to single-family ownership, it does feel better buying a car this way versus one that… more»
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Stored Since 1990: 1983 Datsun 280ZX
When it comes to 1980s sports cars, few are as instantly recognizable as the S130-chassis Datsun 280ZX. This is a car that has the same sort of instant recognition capabilities as the Porsche 911, but it is far more… more»
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351 V8 Project: 1971 Ford Torino GT
The Ford Torino was introduced as an upscale version of the mid-size Fairlane in 1968, and by 1971 had replaced the older nameplate altogether. In 1971, the GT was the top Torino sold except for the Cobra which was… more»
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Last Year L-82: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Although buyers continued to receive a 350ci V8 under the hood of their new Corvette for the remaining years of C3 production, 1980 marked the last where they could select the optional L82 version. Our feature car is one… more»
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455 Transplant: 1979 Buick Century Turbo Coupe
This is a different one to categorize. When a “Turbo Coupe” doesn’t have a turbo engine anymore, is it still a Turbo Coupe? This 1979 Buick Century Turbo Coupe has a Buick 455 V8 now, so is it a… more»
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20k Original Miles: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
A saying goes, “the best-laid plans of mice and men.” It denotes how unforeseen circumstances can cause a project to run off the rails. Such is the case with the 1977 Pontiac Can Am. The company planned a production… more»
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Stalled Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Upon first glance, this 1970 Mach 1 looks a lot like quite a few of the other Ford Mustang projects we seem to run across on a regular basis here at Barn Finds, but a closer viewing shows a… more»
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In The Barn 15 Years: 1955 Packard Clipper
Packard introduced its 1955 line-up in the fall of 1954, just months after Packard and Studebaker had merged to stay relevant. By 1957, Packard designs and engines had been discarded, with the cars becoming nothing more than rebadged Studebakers…. more»
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1 Of 1 Concept! 1968 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
Dating back to the turn of the 20th century, the Chicago Auto Show opened its doors in 1901 and has grown to be the largest and longest-running car show in the United States, with its 115th exposition having taken… more»
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9,248 Mile People’s Car: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
Roll the clock back to the mid 1970s. American highways were flooded with two things: large American cars and Volkswagen Beetles. If you played punch buggy back in the day, your arm was 100% guaranteed to be bruised up… more»
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Right Buyer Wanted! 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
When I was a teenager, I wanted a ’57 Corvette just like this one, red with white coves. Of course, being fifteen or sixteen I wanted flames emblazoned in the coves – the imagination of youth! I see these… more»
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51K Original Miles? 1972 Chevrolet Impala
Fresh off covering a fourth-gen 1970 Chevrolet Impala, now it’s time to review its successor, the fifth generation (’71-’76) in the form of a 1972 Impala Custom – the changes were significant! Considered by the seller to be a… more»
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1 of 793: 1962 Chrysler Town and Country
In the 1960s, the Chrysler New Yorker Town & Country was akin to the Ford LTD Country Squire, but without the woodgrain side paneling. They were huge station wagons and came in a 4-door hardtop configuration for much of… more»
