I have long admired AMC, mainly because it was a genuine battler in the automotive world. Admittedly, some of its cars weren’t oil paintings, but it produced a few extremely interesting cars on an exceptionally tight budget. This 1968… more»
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Original L82: One-Owner 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1979 Chevrolet Corvette checks many of the most important boxes for anyone looking for a classic to park in their garage. It is a one-owner survivor with 70,000 miles on the clock. It presents exceptionally well and features… more»
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383 Power! 1960 Mercury Monterey
This! Yes, this 1960 Mercury Monterey is one that I’ve been looking to review for a long time. Why, you ask? It’s the taillights – I remember these very specific rear markers from long ago but couldn’t recall what… more»
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Rebuilt 327: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
When Chevrolet released the Tri-Five range in 1955, the big news for many wasn’t the more modern styling. It brought the company’s new 265ci small-block V8 to the party, vastly improving overall performance. It also allowed straightforward engine upgrades… more»
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Custom Built Hearse: 1968 Chevrolet Nova
Chevrolet’s primary compact, the Chevy II/Nova, got a big boost in sales with a redesign in 1968. The styling and engineering proved quite successful, and interest remained high throughout the third generation (through 1974 with one light refresh). There… more»
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Big Bad Orange: 1969 AMC Javelin
With some classics, certain paint shades are more desirable than others. That is undoubtedly true of this 1969 AMC Javelin. Its Big Bad Orange is one of the most highly sought colors, and the car’s overall presentation is quite… more»
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38K-Mile 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Limited Roadster
A vehicle from 2005 is pretty new to normally show up here on Barn Finds, but that was 21 years ago, so it’s not really that new. It predates the iPhone and most “modern” smartphones, most backup camera systems,… more»
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1963 Chevrolet Bel Air El Camino?!!
The El Camino was a wagon-based utility coupe (“ute”) built by Chevrolet. It debuted in 1959 and was retired in 1987. However, during its early years (1961-63), Chevrolet didn’t make an El Camino. With a redesign in 1961, Chevy… more»
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First-Year OHV: 1954 Ford Customline
The Customline was the mid-trim level for the 1952-54 Fords. It sat between the Mainline and Crestline models in the generation after the post-war “Shoebox” Fords. This 1954 example appears to be quite nice and has some cosmetic and… more»
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One Owner Hot Hatch: 1986 Dodge Omni GLH Turbo
Not all of us are lucky enough to inherit a desirable car. And the car in question could be almost anything, from a luxury land yacht to a limited-production sports car. And, on occasion, the gifted vehicle is an… more»
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Government-Issue: 1958 Pontiac Bonneville Ambulance
Regular Barn Finds readers might recognize this 1958 Pontiac Bonneville ambulance. It could be that we saw it nearly five years ago as a project that had been sitting idle for 20 years at that time. Work has since… more»
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No Reserve: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
Don’t be fooled by its appearance, because this 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS is rock-solid and complete. It is also well-documented and numbers-matching, which matters when the engine bay houses a 454ci V8. Partially dismantled in the 1980s, the winning… more»
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Original 265: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
If you’re a Bow-Tie enthusiast who believes in love at first sight, you might fall head over heels for this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. I would understand if that’s the case, because this classic presents superbly. It retains its… more»
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Exner’s “Plucked Chicken”: 1962 Plymouth Savoy Station Wagon
The “downsize” command issued by William Newberg, head of Chrysler, on a spring day in 1960 reverberated into the 1962 future, producing some of automotive history’s quirkiest cars. Many elements conspired to shift us from the finned “Forward Look”… more»
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Worth Saving? 1959 Ford Fairlane 500
The 1958 model year was tough for most automakers (except those selling compacts). The economy was in the doldrums, but the turnaround began in 1959. As such, most saw a rebound, especially Ford, whose sales grew by 47% from… more»
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Recent Big Spend: 1964 Buick Wildcat
Some paint shades are subtle and restrained, while others are bold and dazzling. The first owner of this 1964 Buick Wildcat apparently chose a color in the latter category, but the buyer may have a chance to change that… more»
