The Catalina nameplate would be a fixture at Pontiac for more than 30 years (1950-81). In 1959, the Catalina became a separate model and would become the entry-level full-size Pontiac. The 1967 models got a heavy facelift of the… more»
Barn Finds
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They Are Still Out There! 1957 Chevrolet 150
We love seeing the barn finds that our readers discover! This find comes to us from Larry B in Angleton, Texas. He actually sent us his find via mail, with physical photos! It was an awesome surprise, when was… more»
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Sporty Survivor: 1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster
The Datsun Sports/Fairlady was a series of sports cars produced by Nissan in the 1960s. When they were imported to the U.S., they were known the 1500, 1600 and finally 2000 in recognition of the car’s engine displacement. The… more»
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1.6k Miles? 1965 Morgan Plus 4
From 1950-69, British car builder Morgan Motor Co. produced a small sports car called the Morgan Plus 4. It initially used a 2088 cc Standard Vanguard engine featured hydraulic brake, a first for a Morgan product. Later that motor… more»
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Garage Find: 1974 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
By the mid-70s, the U.S. auto industry was looking at change. Indifferent build quality seemed to plaque many brands and the cost of fuel was spiraling upward, causing owners to change their buying habits. Yet, this didn’t seem to… more»
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Barn Find Racer: 1967 Barnard Formula 6
Usually, when one thinks of go-karts, memories drift back to the steel, open frame kart we had as kids, usually one with a motor appropriated from dad’s lawnmower. As to the origin of karting, that’s speculative though one source… more»
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This Looks Safe! 1948 Dodge Tanker
This rather unusual-looking open 1948 Dodge tank truck was reportedly a Shell Oil truck, and thus wore the bright yellow that’s showing beneath the current blue hue. It’s listed for sale here on craigslist and is located near Minneapolis,… more»
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Stored 25 Years: 1964 Austin Healey 3000
As a British sports car, the AH 3000 was built from 1959-67 and is perhaps the best known of the “big Healey” models. Its bodywork was done by Jensen Motors and the cars were assembled at British Motor Corporation’s… more»
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Cobra Jet Eliminator Clone: 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7
If the Camaro was Chevy’s answer to the Ford Mustang, was the Cougar Mercury’s answer to the Pontiac Firebird? Not exactly. While the Cougar and Firebird were introduced at the same time for 1967, the Cougar had been in… more»
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JDM Barn Find: 1971 Nissan Skyline Hakosuka
The Nissan Skyline doesn’t need much in the way of an introduction if you’ve followed the import sports car scene with even just a passing interest. What’s talked about less frequently is the lineage that accompanies that namesake, as… more»
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Re-Assembly Required: 1954 Studebaker 3R Truck
In 1954, the 3R line of pick-ups replaced Studebaker’s 2R series that had been introduced after World War II. The most visible change for 1954 was they now had one-piece curved windshields rather than split panes as before. And… more»
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Rare 1941 Oldsmobile Woodie With A Rocket V8
One of 604, the seller of this 1941 Oldsmobile Woodie wagon proclaims, and one of only five known to exist. I’m not sure how one accurately determines how many of a certain car are still in existence but… more»
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Both Tops! 1956 Ford Thunderbird
The first Thunderbirds were 2-seat personal luxury cars that would change several times through 1997, and then be resurrected briefly in the early 2000s. A white 1956 T-Bird was driven by Suzanne Somers in various scenes of the famous… more»
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Low Mileage Project: 1956 Land Rover Series 1
This 1956 Land Rover is a desirable Series 1 model that has clearly been laid up for some time. Details are scarce (what else is new?) but it looks like a complete truck in the hodge-podge of lousy pictures… more»
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No Reserve: 1974 Plymouth Barracuda
Blank canvas project cars are always good to find because it allows the new owner to let their imagination run riot. They can choose to perform a faithful restoration or to create the classic of their dreams. That is… more»
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58k Miles: 1986 Saleen Mustang Barn Find
When is a barn find not a barn find? When it has been found sitting in a yard rather than a barn or a shed. That is the story of this 1986 Saleen Mustang. It isn’t perfect, but when… more»
