The 442 or 4-4-2 was Oldsmobile’s mid-size performance car in the 1960s and 1970s. It would be popular enough to warrant becoming a series of its own from 1968 to 1971, but it would be an option on the… more»
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Worth The Bother?: 1983 Chevy Caprice Classic
Sometimes, you just shouldn’t. Maybe that’s the case with this 1983 Chevrolet Caprice Classic brought to us from tipster extraordinaire Mitchell G. It a four-door car that’s been sitting for twenty years and is available now on craigslist. Currently,… more»
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Stored 41 Years: 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS
With the rising popularity of the Super Sport in the Chevelle lineup by 1968, demand had waned considerably for the offering in the full-size Impala. But it would remain in production through the balance of the decade. This ’68… more»
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Dusty Desert Dweller: 1967 Pontiac Firebird
Here’s opportunity staring you down, daring you to register to bid with an outfit apparently called “bid fast and last” and listed through the Barn Finds classifieds. The prize offered? A 1967 Pontiac Firebird coupe. And the price? In… more»
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Rare 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible
The 442 (also 4-4-2) was Oldsmobile’s response to the 1960s mid-size muscle car movement. The performance market peaked in 1970 when the car was offered with the W-30 455 cubic inch V8 engine that was rated at 370 hp…. more»
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Package Deal: 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 Drag Car
Here’s an exciting project pair. Both cars are 1955 Oldsmobiles. One is a non-running Super 88 and was a drag strip car in a former life. The other is a running, “regular” 88 that might have an interesting future… more»
Martini Edition: 1977 Porsche 924 Barn Find
Special editions among the domestic brands are a dime a dozen, but it was unusual back in the day for the likes of Porsche to roll out a limited trim package. The 1977 Porsche 924 Martini Championship Edition was… more»
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Patriotic Muscle: 1970 AMC Rebel Machine Project
In AMC circles, if there is a Holy Grail automobile, the 1970 Rebel Machine would have to be at the top of the list. It was a mid-size muscle car with flashy graphics (usually) that was produced for a… more»
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Off Road Since ’71: 1952 MG TD
Is there a more iconic sports car than the MG TD? Well, for a time, this was basically the four-wheeled membership card to any sports car club you wished, but the torch may have been passed from the classic… more»
Parked Since 1990: 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo
One of my favorite underappreciated classics at the moment is the Porsche Type 931, otherwise known as the 924 Turbo. It has all the hallmarks of a future collector car that we all should have purchased when they were… more»
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1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Project
The popular Chevelle SS 396 became a series of its own for three years (1966-68), making it easier to identify today as the “real deal” vs. a clone. In 1967, the car had its own series/model number, 13817, which… more»
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Seems Complete: 1928 Ford Model A
Ford always knew that its Model T would be a tough act to follow because it was one of those rare examples of a car that had developed legendary status while still in production. Such was its success that,… more»
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Sassy Green 440 V8 Project: 1971 Dodge Charger
Chrysler redesigned its mid-size cars in 1971 and the Charger was a beneficiary of the changes, at least that year. Sales were up 26% over the prior period, though nowhere near the car’s peak in 1968-69. This ’71 Charger… more»
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R/T Clone Project: 1969 Dodge Charger SE
The second-generation Dodge Charger may have been the turnaround car of the 1960s. From a second-year low of less than 16,000 units in 1967, a redesign of Chrysler’s B-bodies brought that number up to more than 92,000 in 1968… more»
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No Reserve! 1972 Lotus Europa
In the roughly 17 months that I have been writing for Barn Finds, one rare car shows up quite often in the “sell this thing NOW” category: the Lotus Europa. We’ve covered fourteen of them since April of ’22…. more»
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Too Far Gone? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
There is something heartbreaking about seeing a once desirable and potent classic reduced to a rusty and shattered hulk. That has been the fate of this 1969 Mustang Mach 1, and many will question its worth in the current… more»
