The Chevy Nomad was conceived for 1955 as a 2-door “sport” station wagon. It only saw three years of production before becoming a “regular” wagon in the sales portfolio (the similar Pontiac Safari was also built between 1955-and 57)…. more»
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D-Code 312 V8/3-Speed! 1957 Ford Thunderbird
The Thunderbird was a monumental success for Ford Motor Company, introduced in 1955 and lasting for ten generations before it took a break after the 1997 model year. The first-generation cars were two-seaters and manufactured from 1955 through 1957,… more»
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155 hp DOHC! 1974 Lotus Elite Type 75
In 1974, Lotus Cars was looking to change up its image and created a 4-seat sports/touring auto called the Elite Type 75 (later replaced by the Type 83). These cars were produced through 1982 and are not a common… more»
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1 of 729: 1969 AMC AMX
To stand out from its competition from the Detroit “Big 3”, American Motors was never afraid to try something a little different. Like the Gremlin, Pacer, and Eagle automobiles of the 1970s-80s. In 1968, AMC joined the pony car… more»
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Formula S Project: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda
The Formula S option was an upgraded handling package on the 1965-69 Plymouth Barracuda. It included heavier torsion bars, an anti-roll bar up front, and added leaves in the rear semi-elliptical springs with heavy-duty shocks. It also had beefier… more»
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Worthy Project? 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Oldsmobile expanded its relationship with Hurst Performance following the success of the 4-4-2. For nine model years stretched between 1968 and 1984, the Hurst/Olds was born. Based on the Cutlass Supreme coupe, the 1975 Hurst/Olds saw a production of… more»
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Sunliner Convertible: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500
Named after the Michigan estate of Henry Ford, the Fairlane was part of the company’s sales portfolio from 1955 to 1970. Initially the top-line model, it would take a back seat to the Galaxie in the 1960s. The cars… more»
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1970s Retro Look? 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1965 model year signaled the mid-way point for the second generation of the Chevy Corvette, which ran between 1963-67. Changes were few to the cars as designers were already aiming at the next generation coming in 1968, one… more»
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Hollywood Hardtop! 1956 Hudson Hornet
We could refer to this car as an H cubed! Most have heard of a Hudson Hornet but a “Hollywood” model designation is a new one on me. Besides the fact that this Hudson is a 1956 model, it… more»
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Three On The Tree? 1963 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
Oldsmobile had many bases covered in 1963. From the top drawer Ninety-Eight through to the sporty Starfire coupe, the one constant was Oldsmobile’s mid-luxury stance within the GM hierarchy. And while a Dynamic 88 was not in the same… more»
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Cheap Hauler: 1988 Dodge Aries Wagon
We have seen a few K-car wagons here on Barn Finds over the years and they may seem like throwaway cars but they’re always interesting to see. The seller has this 1988 Dodge Aries wagon posted here on craigslist… more»
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67K Mile: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
For many of us, there is nothing more beautiful than the clean lines of a 2nd generation Camaro or Firebird. TJ found this one in Fresno, California and sent it to us. This 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 has reportedly… more»
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Woods Find: 1950s Jaguar XK120
The Jaguar XK120 was a British 2-seat roadster built between 1948 and 1954. It was Jaguar’s first sports car since SS 100 production ended in 1939. A highly desirable automobile today, the XK120 was quite successful in racing and… more»
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1 Of 774: 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T
The Dodge Spirit was a mid-size car (by today’s standards) that was considered a replacement for the K-Car (aka Aries and the Plymouth Reliant). It was produced between 1989=95 with assemblies in both the U.S. and Mexico. The cars… more»
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South American Rarity: 1976 Ford Dentside Carryall
UPDATE 04/04/2022: It’s funny how some vehicles are instantly recognizable when they land on our desks, and that is the case with this 1976 Ford B-100 Carryall. It first appeared on our pages back in November of 2021, and… more»
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Estate Find: 1992 Cadillac Eldorado
It’s hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that 1992 was three solid decades ago already. That’s older than a decent percentage of Barn Finds readers I would guess and for the rest of us, we… more»
