After a three-year run as a 2-seat personal luxury car, the Ford Thunderbird gained a back seat in 1958, along with a bigger footprint. These cars, made from 1958 to 1960, would be known as the “Square Birds” and… more»
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V8 Daily Driver: 1967 Dodge Dart
Dodge entered the compact market in 1961 with the Lancer, a variant of the quirky Plymouth Valiant. It wasn’t very successful, so the car was redesigned and given the Dart name, where it flourished through 1976. A redesign came… more»
BF Classified: 1952 International L-120 Flatbed
Said to originally be from South Carolina, this 1952 International L-120 Flatbed has no rust-through, just some normal surface rust, according to the seller. It has a few scars here and there, but for a truck to be 73… more»
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Impala-based Wagon: 1960 Chevrolet Nomad
The Nomad ended its three-year run in 1957 as a “sport wagon”, with sales falling short of Chevrolet expectations. But the name would live on into the 1970s, as a 4-door family wagon instead. In 1960, the Nomad was… more»
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Creampuff! 1985 Chevy Silverado Shortbed
Years ago, I wrote a series of posts for Barn Finds on “honest” pickup trucks. You know, the ones that look nice but not perfect, probably have some “patina”, and aren’t priced ridiculously. The seller of this 1985 Chevrolet… more»
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Low Miles! 1989 Isuzu Trooper 4×4
This first-generation Isuzu Trooper radiates a tough, boxy look that has sent so many SUVs into the stratosphere in terms of price. But it’s a product of the 1980s, so it still wallows in the “used car” category, nowhere… more»
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32k-Mile Survivor: 1977 Buick Electra Limited
From 1959 to 1990, the Electra was king of the hill at Buick. It was their finest car along the lines of the Oldsmobile 98 and was just a small notch below that of the Cadillac DeVille. The 225… more»
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Solid Survivor: 1966 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
We may have passed the summer solstice, but there are still plenty of opportunities to hit the road on a sunny day in a classic Convertible before winter arrives. Hiding in this garage is a prime candidate for those… more»
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One Family Owned: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Deciding to part with a classic that has been part of your life for over five decades is never easy, but it is the choice made by the owners of this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. It has been a… more»
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El Camino Cousin: 1976 GMC Sprint
During the 1971-77 model years, the GMC Sprint was a badge-engineered version of the Chevrolet El Camino. Both were wagon-based pickups sometimes called “Utes” or utility coupes. They didn’t sell in large numbers compared to their Chevy counterparts, so… more»
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Genuine Survivor: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
It would be unfair to expect any survivor-grade classic with almost six decades under its belt to be perfect. That is certainly the case with this 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396. If I were to pick a single word… more»
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351 V8 Survivor: 1977 Ford Granada Ghia
When the Ford Granada was conceived, it was to be the successor to the aging Maverick. However, the car was more upscale than its intended predecessor, so Ford kept both cars for three years (1975-77) before the Maverick disappeared…. more»
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V8 Power: 1975 International Harvester Scout II
The International Harvester Scout stands as one of the most historically significant pioneers of the modern SUV era. Clean surviving examples are increasingly prized by collectors who appreciate their rugged, no-nonsense construction. This 1975 International Harvester (IH) Scout II… more»
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51K Mile Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Few body styles evoke the visceral response of the second-generation Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Almost everyone over 50 has a story about a Trans Am. With its predatory front-end redesign, aggressive shaker scoop, and the bold, iconic “screaming chicken”… more»
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Modern Classic? 1985 Cadillac Cimarron
I’ve been rereading Cadillac: Standard of Excellence again, and it only goes up to 1980, so the bustleback Seville is the last “new” model shown. That was just before the Cimarron was introduced. I wish there was a 1981… more»
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455/4-Speed: 1973 Pontiac Trans Am
Due to a fear of rust, many enthusiasts seek out classics from favorable climates to park in their garages. That fact and its inherent desirability help explain why this 1973 Pontiac Trans Am has generated considerable interest since it… more»
