The economy was finally rebounding after the 1929 stock market crash. Ford would improve its position in the truck market by dropping its 4-cylinder engine for a V8 in 1934 and discontinuing the use of open cabs on their… more»
Barn Finds
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Fastback Project: 1965 Ford Mustang
If you worked at a Ford plant that built the new Mustang in 1964-66, you probably got as much overtime as you ever wanted to see. Nearly 1.3 million cars were built in 2 ½ years. Including this ’65… more»
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The Pre GTO? 1963 Pontiac LeMans 326
It’s easy to understand how some assume that the Pontiac LeMans (and Tempest) got their start in 1964. Both are closely associated with the famous GTO, a Pontiac nameplate that tends to dominate discussions. But prior to ’64, there… more»
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Parts Car and Stash: 1973 Citroën SM
The Citroën SM was a high-performance coupé produced by French manufacturer Citroën from 1970-75. Citroën was known for being an innovator and this product was no exception. It included things like hydro-pneumatic self-leveling suspension and self-leveling headlights that swiveled… more»
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350 V8 Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
By 1969, the Chevy Camaro was in its third year in production – and would have a 15-month run as there were delays in getting the all-new 1970 models ready to build. The seller’s Camaro has the X44 code… more»
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Two For One Sale! 1960’s Vintage Sunbeam Alpines
It’s a BOGO (Buy One Get One!). My local supermarket does it all the time, car sellers? Not so much so. But that’s the case here, purchase a 1964 Sunbeam Alpine and a ’66 (or maybe it’s a ’67)… more»
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Sign Of The Cat: 1968 Mercury Cougar 302
Seeing the success that Ford had with the new Mustang in 1964, Chevrolet, Pontiac, AMC, and Mercury quickly followed up with “pony cars” of their own. The first-generation Cougar shared its chassis with the 1967 Mustang but had a… more»
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Former Road Racer: 1967 Austin Mini Cooper S
The Mini was a successful sub-compact produced by British Motor Corporation (BMC) and its successors from 1959-00. It’s considered an icon in popular 1960s British culture. With the car’s space-saving transverse engine and front-wheel-drive layout, the Mini is considered… more»
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Canadian Barn Find: 1947 Chevrolet 3800 Pickup
From north of the border comes this 1947 Chevrolet 3800 pickup. And it’s a true Canadian resident having been built at a Canadian plant, perhaps Oshawa assembly (there is an image of the manufacturer’s trim tag included but it… more»
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Rolling Project: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
By 1970, interest in the muscle car market was starting to wane, thanks in part to the insurance industry. Demand for the Plymouth Road Runner was also affected. Sales would peak in 1969 and then fall by nearly half… more»
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427 V8/4-Speed! 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
By 1966, the Super Sport was in its third year as a separate series on the Impala. A variety of engine choices were available to buyers, but in the grand scheme, only a small number of SS models came… more»
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Big Estate Sale: Mostly Fords and Model Trains!
When I see an estate sale involving several cars, I always wonder how they came to be gathered in one location and why. Case-in-point is this group of 21 cars located in a huge garage on a large piece… more»
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Yard Art Find! 1959 Edsel Villager Wagon
From whence it came, it shall return, or something like that. This 1959 Edsel Villager station wagon is returning to its elemental form in the great outdoors of Morley, Michigan. It appears to have been sitting neglected since 1973,… more»
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1 of 678: 1970 Buick GSX
Between 1970-72, the GSX was the grandaddy of the Gran Sports from that era. They were created to put Buick on par with the high end of the rest of GM’s mid-size performance cars, like the GTO Judge. Production… more»
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Biggest Ford Ever! 1960 Lincoln Continental
With a 131-inch wheelbase, the 1958-60 Lincoln Continentals would be the longest cars ever built by Ford Motor Co. (excluding those with 5 mph bumpers). They were tank-like in size and visual impression, designed to give Cadillac and Imperial… more»
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Convertible Project: 1963 Ford Falcon Futura
The Falcon was Ford’s first foray into the compact sector. It launched in 1960 and its platform would spin-off other popular cars, such as the Mustang and Maverick. The Futura was the top-line model until the Sprint arrived mid-year… more»
