Studebaker beat most of the competition to the new compact market space by at least a year, introducing the new Lark in 1959. The car and its variants would remain in production through the demise of Studebaker auto production… more»
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Formula S Project: 1967 Plymouth Barracuda
The Formula S option was an upgraded handling package on the 1965-69 Plymouth Barracuda. It included heavier torsion bars, an anti-roll bar up front, and added leaves in the rear semi-elliptical springs with heavy-duty shocks. It also had beefier… more»
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Worthy Project? 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Oldsmobile expanded its relationship with Hurst Performance following the success of the 4-4-2. For nine model years stretched between 1968 and 1984, the Hurst/Olds was born. Based on the Cutlass Supreme coupe, the 1975 Hurst/Olds saw a production of… more»
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Sunliner Convertible: 1957 Ford Fairlane 500
Named after the Michigan estate of Henry Ford, the Fairlane was part of the company’s sales portfolio from 1955 to 1970. Initially the top-line model, it would take a back seat to the Galaxie in the 1960s. The cars… more»
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1970s Retro Look? 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1965 model year signaled the mid-way point for the second generation of the Chevy Corvette, which ran between 1963-67. Changes were few to the cars as designers were already aiming at the next generation coming in 1968, one… more»
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Woods Find: 1950s Jaguar XK120
The Jaguar XK120 was a British 2-seat roadster built between 1948 and 1954. It was Jaguar’s first sports car since SS 100 production ended in 1939. A highly desirable automobile today, the XK120 was quite successful in racing and… more»
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Restore or Rod? 1931 Ford Model A
Sitting in this garage is a 1931 Ford Model A that offers its next owner a world of possibilities. It is a complete and original classic that recently emerged from a barn after three decades in isolation. It would… more»
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One Family Roller: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Personal luxury cars were hot property in the late 1960s and Chevrolet got into the mix in 1970 with its Monte Carlo. Part Chevelle and part Pontiac Grand Prix initially, the car would have a long run at GM,… more»
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Parked in ’97: 1967Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
There remains a fear among some enthusiasts that the supply of desirable barn finds will slow to a trickle before disappearing entirely. If this 1967 Chevelle SS 396 is an accurate indication, that situation is unlikely to occur in… more»
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Color Changed: 1973 Datsun 240Z
When the seller located this 1973 Datsun 240Z, its previous owner had left it sitting in her garage for 28-years. She had performed a color change, and with a few chips and marks to consider, the buyer could return… more»
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Grandma’s Car: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
As the 1960s wore on, full-size cars started to get bigger, creating a void between themselves and the compacts the manufacturers had recently begun offering. So, an intermediate series of cars would soon debut, including the Chevy Chevelle in… more»
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No Reserve: 1965 Austin Mini 850
In automotive history, a few cars could be considered landmark vehicles. Ford’s Model T is one, as is the original Volkswagen Beetle. Also falling into that category would be the Austin Mini. It was a triumph of packaging efficiency… more»
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Hot Truck Project: 1991 GMC Syclone
In 1991, GMC dabbled in the performance pickup truck market, somewhat like Dodge had done earlier with its Lil Red Express. A one-year-only model, the Syclone’s speed capabilities were compared to that of the Chevy Corvette and the Ferrari… more»
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No Reserve: 1951 Kaiser-Frazer Henry J
Built by Kaiser-Frazer between 1951 and 1954, the Henry J was a little car before it was cool for cars to be little. Like the Ford Model T of decades prior, it was designed to be an inexpensive automobile… more»
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Marti Report Documented: 1968 Mercury Cougar
In 1964, Ford launched the sporty Mustang, which would become a sales phenomenon, leading to a new market segment called “the pony car.” By 1967, a flood of competition arrived, including one from its own stable, the Mercury Cougar…. more»
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1 of 875: 1935 Pierce-Arrow 845 Barn Find
Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Co. was in business from 1901 to 1938. During this time, it became known for producing expensive and desirable luxury cars. As did other auto manufacturers, the company suffered losses during the years following the Great… more»
