Dodge redesigned their trucks in 1961 and came up with a platform that would see several revisions through 1993. The 4-door crew cab like the seller’s pickup joined the lineup in 1962 and would prove popular for job-site transportation…. more»
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Split Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
It took 10 years for Chevy to redesign its sports car, the Corvette, but it was worth the wait. Also co-termed Stingray for the first time, the 1963 ‘Vette was a vast improvement over its predecessors and the public… more»
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Stored 35 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The 1965 Ford Mustang arrived early and was sometimes called a 1964½. The 1970 Chevy Camaro arrived late and was sometimes called a 1970½. But both were titled as 1965 and 1970 models, respectively. This 1970 Camara Z28 was… more»
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Same Owner 40 Years: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Though the 1960 Chevy Corvette was virtually identical to its predecessor, production would break 10,000 units for the first time. The car still relied on a 283 cubic inch V8 in both carbureted and fuel-injected configurations. This nice example… more»
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Unfinished Project: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro LT Z28
Sometimes an enthusiast will unintentionally find themselves the owner of a classic. That is the story with this 1973 Camaro LT Z28. The seller located it two years ago while searching for a ’58 Impala project. The Camaro had… more»
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All Original Barn Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
There is a fear quietly lurking within the classic community that the supply of genuine barn find projects will eventually trickle to a halt. However, vehicles like this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air prove that there are still some hidden… more»
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Stored For 30 Years: 1981 DMC DeLorean
Some cars achieve cult or classic status from the moment the first one rolls off the line. For others, it can take years or decades to accomplish that feat. The 1981 DMC DeLorean falls into the second category. A… more»
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One-Hit-Wonder! 1977 Pontiac Can Am
The Pontiac Can Am was a one-year wonder, a cross between the LeMans and Grand Am. It was built in 1977, the last year of the Colonnade-styled GM intermediates. Production numbers were low, said not to have exceeded 1,377… more»
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Colorado Barn Find: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
There’s nothing quite like discovering a classic car hidden in a barn and covered in years of accumulated dust. That description applies to this 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, but the time has come for it to emerge from hiding and… more»
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Body by Cantrell: 1950 Dodge Woodie
Station wagons with wooden bodies were quite the thing in the 1930s and 1940s. They often served to transport the affluent population to ski lodges and the like. But, by the 1950s, demand was down and the cost of… more»
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Drop-Top Roller: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
As was the case with the rest of General Motors’ intermediates, the Chevy Chevelle got a redesign in 1968 (its first since 1966-67 was just a styling update). The division would go on to sell more than 464,000 Chevelles… more»
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Rare Tri-Power V8! 1957 Oldsmobile 88
The 1957 Oldsmobile’s were treated to a restyle over their 1956 counterparts. Yet, sales were down by 12% and below that of Buick as the U.S. economy entered a recession that carried into 1958. The 88, also called the… more»
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Stalled Roller: 1956 Chevrolet Corvette
For its first three years, the Chevy Corvette didn’t excite the sports car-buying public. With 300 built in 1953, 3,640 in 1954, and 700 in 1955, the auto almost became extinct. Fortunately, there was enough faith in the car… more»
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Real Rag Top! 1954 Mercury Monterey
We’ve covered a lot of 1954 Mercury Monterey “Sun Valley” editions, you know, the one with the plexiglass roof panel, but this is the first Monterey convertible that I have come across. And searching the Barn Finds library as… more»
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Numbers-Matching: 1971 Dodge Challenger 340
Dodge was a latecomer to the “pony car” game, not jumping in until 1970 when Plymouth redid the Barracuda. It was popular at first, but demand fell off quickly as the decline in muscle cars spilled over to the… more»
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Rolling Project: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The second-generation Chevy Camaro enjoyed a long run – 12 years, to be exact. They grew in popularity after their late delay in coming to market in 1970. But, by, 1981, the design was getting tired and new life… more»
