The D/W series of Dodge trucks were a popular alternative to Ford and Chevrolet, Built between 1961 and 1993, they were one of the longest-running designs in the industry although the sheet metal would change from time to time…. more»
Barn Finds
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Last Registered in ’81: 1975 Cadillac Eldorado
How many old Cadillacs do you suppose are hiding out in barns all over the country right now? Or, perhaps, residing in forgotten garages; casino parking lots; old storage facilities; fill in the blank. While we sometimes lament that… more»
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Barn Find Coupe: 1973 Chevrolet Impala
This 1973 Chevrolet Impala Coupe has been off the road since the 1980s and taking a look at it in this listing photo, I almost don’t want to move it from this cozy barn full of books. The seller… more»
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Barn Find Roadsters: Pair of Mazda Miatas Unearthed!
I often wonder what the reaction was like in the 70s or 80s when a car we now found incredibly desirable was unearthed. For instance, what about finding an old Lotus Elan in the garage in 1978 – would… more»
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Dusty Barn Find: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
Introduced in 1954 as a roadster only, the Mercedes-Benz 190SL filled a niche one step down from the luxury 300SL series. This new car shared styling cues from its big brother, with fender eyebrows and a general roundness, but… more»
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Lakewood Wagon: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair
Chevrolet introduced the Corvair in 1960, its first foray into the compact car market. But it was different from the competition, with its air-cooled, rear-mounted engine. A variety of body styles were offered, including station wagons, which only in… more»
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Barn Find 4×4 Duo: Ford Bronco Project Pair
The Ford Bronco II is having a bit of a moment lately as almost all niche vehicles of the 1980s have appreciated over the last few years. In addition, 4x4s of nearly any stripe from the 1980s have been… more»
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Jensen Edition: 1963 Volvo P1800
When was the Swedish-built Volvo P1800 sports car not a product of Sweden? When it was built by Jensen in England for the first 6,000 copies. This example is one of them and it was a barn find that’s… more»
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Trailer Find: 1965 MG MGB
The MGB was the successor to the MGA and the big brother to the Midget. It was produced from 1962 to 1980 and saw the production of more than a half-million units, including variants (such as one with a… more»
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455 Four-Speed! 1970 Buick Skylark GS455
Torque; the ability to do useful work. If converting rubber into smoke seems useful, the 1970 Buick GS 455 should catch your attention with its 510 lb-ft of velvety tire-torturing torque. Originally developed to move Buick’s larger vehicles with… more»
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Promising Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS
One of the greatest attractions of classic First Generation pony cars is the ready availability of parts. There is virtually nothing on these classics that can’t be restored or replaced if an owner seeks perfection. That helps explain why… more»
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Roller Wagon: 1965 Chevrolet Biscayne
The 1965 model year was a banner one for Chevrolet, especially with record sales for full-size cars. That includes station wagons, which saw more than 184,000 builds across all three series: Biscayne, Bel Air, and Impala. The Biscayne was… more»
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No Reserve Storage Find: 1968 Saab Sonett
I remember, barely, the Saab Sonett III (’70-’74) probably because of its blocky, awkward look. I knew little about the two-seater Swede other than I knew one when I saw it. What I didn’t know about the Sonett was… more»
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Factory Air Conditioning! 1947 Frazer Manhattan
One output of the Kaiser-Frazer merger in 1946-47 was the Manhattan, a top-of-the-line luxury car that led the Frazer brand. The Frazer name would disappear in the early 1950s and – soon thereafter – the company focused its attention… more»
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Plum Crazy Project: 1971 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger arrived on the scene in 1970, the last of the “pony car” entrants. It was modestly successful the first year, but shrinking demand for performance cars beginning in 1971 hit sales of the Challenger especially hard…. more»
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Driver-Quality Drop-Top: 1966 Ford Mustang
Between 1964 and 1966, Ford was working overtime to keep up with the demand for their new “pony car”, the Mustang. And sales would peak in ’66 at more than 607,000 copies. Beginning the following year, competition would flood… more»
