The 1962-64 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk (or GT Hawk) was the last iteration of the Golden Hawk series that began in 1956. As development dollars were few in the last days at Studebaker, designer Brooks Stevens pulled off a… more»
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No Reserve Original: 1938 Ford Standard Tudor
This is a very nice find! It is a 1938 Ford Tudor and, I believe, a Standard Tudor as opposed to a Deluxe model. The seller doesn’t state specifically but the hood vents are indicative of those used on… more»
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Ultimate Barn Find? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Referring to any classic car as the ultimate barn find is a pretty bold call. To qualify, the vehicle would need to be something exceptional. It is the claim being made by the owner of this 1970 Chevelle SS… more»
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Possible Z/28? 1970 Chevrolet Camaro RS
1970 was the year of the first redesign of the successful Chevy Camaro. It was launched in 1967 as a counter-measure against the wildly popular Ford Mustang. It was sleeker than before and sold so well that the second… more»
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Barn Fresh: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
It is a reality of life that people who purchased cars like this 1969 Mustang Mach 1 when they were new are reaching an age where they can no longer enjoy these classics, or they have sadly passed away…. more»
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Parked For 15 Years: 1966 AMC Marlin
The Marlin was introduced by AMC as their “halo” model. Sadly, its lack of sales during its 3-year production run meant that it was more like a noose than a halo for the company. It wasn’t a bad car… more»
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1 of 1812: 1959 Edsel Corsair
In college marketing classes around the country, the Edsel failure often comes up as part of a case study. While it certainly was not a great car, it wasn’t a bad car either. Ford’s marketing research missed the mark… more»
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No Reserve Rarity: 1959 Imperial LeBaron Southampton
Buying a new Imperial LeBaron Southampton in 1959 indicated one of two things. It told the world that you were a success and that you weren’t afraid to use your money to indulge your passion for luxury. Alternatively, it… more»
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Garage Find! Real 1956 Porsche 356 Speedster
Porsche Speedsters are some of the most recognizable and replicated historical sports cars in the world. You can buy a kit to make your own 356 using a Volkswagen drivetrain, but real-deal 356’s are exceedingly rare and very valuable…. more»
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Barn Find 1970 Opel Kadett 1900 L Wagon
If you research the Opel brand, it’s mind-boggling as to how many versions of the Kadett you’ll find. The Kadett “B”, which this car is based on, was hugely popular in Germany, selling 2.6 million units. You could buy… more»
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Dusty 1980 Citroen 2CV Charleston
How can you not admire the Citroën 2CV, a/k/a “Deux Chevaux” or “two horses”? Like the Volkswagen Beetle, it was a bare-bones pre-war design that somehow made it through the conflict to enjoy a long global life. They were… more»
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38k Mile 1955 Chevrolet Nomad Barn Find!
Reader Jim G made one amazing find a few years back! He’s finally getting around to doing the necessary work to make it a driver again but thought it would be fun to see what his fellow readers think… more»
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Ready For Restoration: 1973 Dodge Charger SE
The third generation of Dodge’s Charger ran from 1971-74 with the fuselage styling common on that era of Chrysler products. One of the most visible changes going into the ’73 model year was on the SE models, which had… more»
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Parked In ’98: 1986 Yugo GV Barn Find
I would hate to have to calculate just how many words have been written about the Yugo GV over the years. Or how many jokes have been made at this car’s expense. The reality is that it was not… more»
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Stored 34 Years: 1975 Audi 100 LS Barn Find
It’s hard to argue with the current success of Volkswagon Group’s Audi division. They’re a finely-tailored, crisply-designed line of cars and SUVs, but I’m biased as a long-time Audi owner. A car that’s always been on my wish list… more»
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Mustang Alternative? 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint
Under different circumstances, the Ford Falcon Sprint could have been a sales winner that endured for many decades. Unfortunately for the Sprint, some pest called the Mustang just happened along, and it was this car that spelled the end… more»
