At one time, the American convertible was an automobile in demand, and its owner envied by others. But by the beginning of the 1970s, the drop-top was an afterthought and would be gone altogether at General Motors after 1976… more»
Barn Finds
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Storage Unit Find: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro RS
The distinctive frontal treatment leaves no doubt that this storage unit contains a 1970 Camaro RS. This classic has occupied this spot for more than 13-years, but the owner has decided that the time has come for it to… more»
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Stored 30 Years! 1975 Chevrolet Camaro
The second generation of the Chevy Camaro would enjoy a 12-year run and account for nearly two million cars. The Camaro would see two big changes in ’75. First, because buyers had complained about rear visibility, the back window… more»
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1 of 347: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner
Plymouth’s Road Runner was the muscle car phenom of the late 1960s, giving buyers a lot of power in a budget package. Over time, the car would become less but sales would suffer as the market sector fell in… more»
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Barn And Yard Finds: Several Makes And Models
Six old cars and trucks have managed to find themselves on a piece of property in Battle Creek, Michigan. Half are lucky enough to be indoors, while the others are out in the brush. The seller would like to… more»
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Two-Owner Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Tri Five Chevies of 1955-57 have been some of the most collected and restored cars ever built. And there were plenty of them made to create a decent pool as production was nearly five million units. This ’57… more»
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Barn Beast! 1970 Ford Torino 429 CJ 4-Speed
Update 8/9/21 – After about three years this Torino is still on the market. The price hasn’t even dropped but could it sell this time around? Find it here on eBay where it’s listed for $18,000 or best offer…. more»
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Real Deal Sprint: 1964 Ford Falcon 289
Looking for the real deal, when there are a lot of fakes out there? Well, this is a real 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint originally a 260 V-8 and now a 289. It’s here on craigslist for $9,600 in Pahrump,… more»
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Out of the Barn: 1963 Mercury Colony Park
The Colony Park was a full-size station wagon that was built by Mercury between 1957-91. It was distinguished by its simulated wood-grain paneling that harked back to the “woodies” of the 1950s. This ’63 Monterey Custom Colony Park looks… more»
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Fix or Restore? 1956 Pontiac Chieftain
For nearly a decade (1949-58), the Chieftain served as Pontiac’s entry-level car. It would be one of GM’s first new post-war auto designs. For 1955-57, the Chieftain would share the same A-Body platform used by the Tri Five Chevies…. more»
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1 of 659? 1972 Oldsmobile 442
Olds got into the mid-size muscle car competition in 1964 with the 4-4-2 (also known as the 442). It would be a staple in the GM division’s line-up until 1980 and then returned for 1985-87 until they switched to… more»
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Everything Must Go! Variety of Cars in Kansas
When you see a group of cars offered for sale in various states of repair/disrepair, you must wonder how the collection came about. Especially when it seems the seller does not lean toward a specific make or production era…. more»
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Exotic Barn Find: 1962 Maserati 3500GTI
Despite their current fall from grace with dealer lots full of money-pit sedans and generic crossover vehicles, Maserati did at one time produce machines that were beautiful and exotic, with racing heritage impressively close to the surface. This 1962… more»
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Canadian Barn Find: 1958 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special
The owner of this 1958 Cadillac Fleetwood found it hidden away in a Canadian barn. It had belonged to the same family since new, but it had spent more than 20-years in hibernation. He dragged the vehicle out into… more»
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Farm Find: 1956 Ford F-100
Ford has dominated the U.S. truck market for decades and most of that can be attributed to the F-Series that began in 1948. The F-Series offered a wide range of vehicles from light-duty pickups to heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The… more»
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Back Yard Find: 1935 Ford Pickup
While I’m doing this Ford thing today, let’s go from the grandeur of a ’36 DeLuxe Phaeton to the down-trodden of this 1935 Ford Model 48 pickup. This one is an outside find and is in need of some… more»
