This 1951 Kaiser Deluxe two-door sedan, known as a Club Coupe, is the first Kaiser-Frazer product that I have covered for Barn Finds, they just don’t surface that often so I’m thrilled to come across a rather intact example…. more»
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Junkyard Adventures: Impounded Classics
With the brutal heat we’ve been having here in Idaho, I haven’t made a trip to the local junkyard in a while, but we had a few days of reprieve so I decided to make a trip out to… more»
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1 of 14? 1963 Pontiac Tempest Super Duty
In 1961, General Motors launched a new series of Y-body compacts, the Buick Special, Oldsmobile F-85, and the Pontiac Tempest (Lemans in top trim). The Tempest departed from the others by adopting a rear-mounted transaxle and independent rear suspension… more»
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396 V8/4-Speed! 1965 Chevrolet Impala
This 1965 Impala has the 396 cubic-inch big-block V8 that would debut during that model year. And it’s paired with a 4-speed manual, which would likely make it a somewhat rare combination. The car looks to have been sitting… more»
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Stored 25 Years: 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1
As the 1960s wore on, Ford executives realized they needed to give the Mustang a shot in the arm to stay ahead of the onslaught of new competitors. That would arrive in 1969 in the form of the Mach… more»
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Florida Shed Find: 1958 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina
The words “ran when parked” are enough to gladden the hearts of many classic car enthusiasts. For others, it sends a shiver down their spine. That is the story behind this 1958 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina. Judging by the heavy… more»
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Barn Find 4×4: 1966 Nissan Patrol
One of the smartest vintage vehicles to buy – in my opinion – is an old-school SUV, especially one with a short wheelbase and removable top. The Brocno and K5 Blazer certainly deserve a seat at this table, but… more»
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Sublime Rolling Project: 1970 Dodge Coronet
Chrysler got a lot of mileage out of its B-platform, using it for both Dodge and Plymouth. With the Dodge alone, it provided a foundation for the Charger, Coronet, and Super Bee models. This 1970 Coronet 500 convertible was… more»
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396 V8 Sleeper! 1965 Chevrolet Biscayne
From 1959-75, the Biscayne would be the entry-level model for a full-size Chevrolet. While they were Plain Jane cars and lacked most creature comforts, they could be ordered with any engine that Chevy had to offer. That included the… more»
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455 V8 Project: 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado GT
Oldsmobile’s innovative Toronado was the first U.S. production automobile with front-wheel drive since the Cords of the 1930s. First-generation cars would be built from 1966-70, including this Toronado GT. It was differentiated by its W-34 option package that included… more»
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Back Lot Find: 1970 Lotus Europa
The Lotus Europa was a mid-engine GT car built by the British company Lotus Cars between 1966-75. While the mid-engine concept was great for Grand Prix racing, it had not yet gained acceptance for street use and the Europa… more»
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354 Hemi V8 Desert Find: 1956 Chrysler Imperial
While the Imperial name had been associated with Chrysler since the 1920s, they spun it off as its own make and division in 1955 to better compete with Cadillac and Lincoln. And the first two model years of the… more»
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Assembly Required: 1948 Austin A40 Pickup
British Motor Corporation made a variety of body styles under the Austin A40 name between 1947-67. Not only did this include small automobiles, but trucks as well. The naming logic wasn’t complicated: the “A” stood for Austin and the… more»
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Field Find: 1972 Buick Riviera 455
You know a Buick Riviera when you see one, at least a member from its first three generations. Those were designs that were considered among GM head stylist, Bill Mitchell’s, best. They were special cars and it’s disheartening to… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500/XL
Over the years, Ford and Chevrolet have generally competed on a model-for-model basis. Chevy came up with the Impala, and Ford matched it with the Galaxie 500. Along those same lines, the 500/XL was the Ford equivalent of the… more»
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Drive and Restore: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
There is a certain attraction to buying a classic car that the owner can drive immediately but can be restored as time and circumstances allow. That is what this 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible has to offer its next… more»
