The Edsel was Ford Motor Company’s biggest product miscue of the 1950s, perhaps of all-time. It was launched during a period of economic uncertainty and the buying public didn’t respond positively. Sales were far below expectations and Ford pulled… more»
Barn Finds
2 For 1: Pair of 1967 Pontiacs
Both the LeMans and GTO were part of Pontiac’s mid-size line-up for 1967. The former was the upscale version of the Tempest and the GTO – now a series of its own – covered the performance end of the… more»
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Cheap Project: 1979 AMC Spirit
When AMC unveiled the Spirit for the 1979 model year, it became apparent that it was a reworked version of the previous Gremlin that the company had produced for nearly a decade. This practice was (and remains) nothing unusual,… more»
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37 Year Barn Find! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Given the popularity today of the Tri-Five Chevies of 1955-57, it might surprise you to learn that the biggest selling models were the 4-door sedans. 56,000 150s, 274,00 210s, and 264,000 Bel Airs were built in 1957 alone. So,… more»
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Hot-Rod Possibilities? 1937 Plymouth Coupe
Synonymous with 1930’s automotive finds in the name Ford – they were everywhere then and covered many bases. Chevrolet had a major presence too but it seems that Ford has had survival on its side. How about Plymouth? Perineally… more»
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Storage Shed Find: 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
The Vista Cruiser was the cool mid-size station wagon built by Oldsmobile that had the raised rear “Vista” roof and skylights. Production ran in this format from 1964-72 across two generations, designed and trimmed along the lines of the… more»
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Tri-Five Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Tri-Five Chevies of 1955-57 were quite popular then and now. With more than 4.5 million units built across three model years, they’re not hard to find today, depending on the condition. The Bel Air Sport Coupe was the… more»
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Bronco Fighter: 1972 Jeep Commando
Originally the Kaiser Jeepster Commando, this early SUV was in production from 1966-73. It competed against the International Scout, Toyota Land Cruiser, and Ford Bronco. Beginning in 1970, the Commando was a product of American Motors, including this ’72… more»
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This 3,200-Mile 1976 Thunderbird Is A True Time Capsule
Talk about a time capsule! This 1976 Thunderbird, here on Craigslist near Chicago, has only 3,200 miles on the odometer. It’s like buying a new car, except there’s a part-vinyl roof, acres of red plastic, and lots of highly… more»
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Wrecked 283 V8: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Considering the popularity of these cars today, it’s hard to believe the Corvette was a late bloomer in the 1950s. After less than 5,000 units were built from 1953-55, the Chevy sports car was in danger of cancellation. But… more»
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Parked for 40 Years: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
Most classic car enthusiasts will hold a soft spot for any vehicle that has been in long-term ownership. That is the case with this 1962 Chevrolet Impala. It has been part of the same family for nearly 60 years,… more»
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396 V8 Project: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet added a mid-size model in 1964 called the Chevelle. It was sandwiched between the compact Chevy II and the full-size Impala et al. It was a huge success, and the first generation ran through 1967. The Malibu was… more»
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396-Equipped: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
There’s no doubt that some project cars will offer more potential than others. That is certainly true of this 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. Its rust issues seem relatively minor, while somebody has slotted a big-block V8 under the hood. It… more»
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Cool Custom: 1964 Plymouth Valiant Station Wagon
When the seller located this 1964 Plymouth Valiant Station Wagon, it had been sitting in storage since 1970. With only six years of active service under its belt to that point, it proved to be structurally sound and essentially… more»
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No Reserve: 1971 Chang Jiang CJ750
When a seller advertises any classic vehicle and states that it could serve as a project or yard art, you know that you are dealing with something that will require a significant commitment. That is the case with this… more»
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1 of 1: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback S-Code
The Ford Mustang was in its fifth full year of production in 1969. The car received its most extensive restyle that year, but it was still clearly a Mustang in appearance. Out of 300,000 Mustangs built for 1969, just… more»
