In checking to be sure we hadn’t covered this car before, I wasn’t surprised at how many 1957 Chevrolets we’ve seen over the years. After all, Chevy produced 1.5 million of them, including hundreds of thousands of Bel Airs…. more»
Barn Finds
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Package Deal – Stash of Chevrolet Camaros
Package deals are hard to consummate because it assumes a buyer is out there that wants all of it. In this case its four Chevrolet Camaros from 1969 and 1971. Plus, what appears to be a garage full of… more»
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Cheap Hatchback: 1978 Ford Mustang II
The original Ford Mustang was a major hit from 1964 to 1966. And led a whole movement toward sporty small cars (“pony cars”). But the vehicles were getting bigger, and sales were dropping, so the car was reinvented in… more»
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Potential Sleeper? 1967 Plymouth Belvedere
Though the Belvedere was a full-size car in the 1950s, it moved to the Chrysler B-body platform that would be designated a mid-size in 1965. For the balance of the 1960s, it was a second-tier offering, positioned behind the… more»
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Field Find Wagon: 1972 Plymouth Fury Suburban
Most folks relate the Suburban nameplate to a big Chevrolet SUV. But 50 or more years ago, it applied to a full-size station wagon sold by Plymouth. The seller has an example from 1972 (the seller is unsure of… more»
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Early EV Project: 1981 Ford Escort Electrica
America’s interest in automobiles powered by something other than combustion engines is not a new thing. It came and went in the 1970s and 1980s as gasoline prices rose and fell, and then rose and fell again. One such… more»
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Barn Find: 1985 Oldsmobile Calais 500 Pace Car
How’s that for a barn find?! “Hey, why didn’t the guy hose it off first at the very least?!?!?!” I know a few of you are thinking that, and I get it. I also like nice, clean vehicles, but… more»
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No Reserve: 1970 Lotus Europa S2
Hiding in this garage is a car that was the product of one of the most innovative minds in motorsport history. Colin Chapman focused on weight reduction with his Formula One machinery, adopting the same approach with his Lotus… more»
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Stored 25 Years: 1956 Plymouth Savoy Club Coupe
Most folks associate the Chrysler “Forward Look” years with the 1957 to 1959 era, but it really began with the reworked 1955-56 models. During those years, the Savoy was Plymouth’s mid-tier product, with the Plaza as the starting point… more»
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Unfinished SS: 1974 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevrolet Nova was a popular compact car from its debut in 1962 to the last one left the assembly line in 1979. I prefer the 1969-72 versions from a styling perspective, and had a ‘70 edition I wish… more»
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Air-Cooled Opportunity: 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera
The 993-generation Porsche 911 has spent years climbing the wish-list ladder for enthusiasts, and cars like this 1996 Porsche 911 Targa help explain why. Listed on eBay, this blue-over-gray example combines the final air-cooled 911 platform with a six-speed… more»
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Carport Find: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette V8
While the Chevrolet Corvette may have gotten noticed when it was introduced in 1953, only 300 buyers came forward. That improved to 3,640 in 1954, as some automation of the assembly process was added, helping bring the price down…. more»
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Seller Lost Interest: 1970 Ford Fairlane 500
Though the Ford Fairlane had a new platform in 1970, that model year would be the nameplate’s swan song. The Fairlane debuted in the mid-1950s, but by 1968 had taken a backseat to the Torino moniker. The seller has… more»
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BF Auction: 1955 Ford F350 Stakebed
This 1955 Ford F350 was recently pulled out of the barn, where it had resided since the late 1980s. Prior to its life on the farm, it was reportedly used by the East Wenatchee Water District. It’s spent its… more»
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Recently Revived: 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Barn Find
Hiding in this garage is a classic that has spent twenty-six years hibernating. This 1986 Chevrolet Corvette once served as a daily driver, but the seller placed it in storage when a new model took over that role. However,… more»
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Crazy 625-Powered 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SSS
One of the most desirable Chevelles throughout history was the Super Sport, and it remains one of the more sought-after offerings from the Golden Age of muscle cars. However, when an SS rolled off the assembly line, it was… more»
