Some of the names of cars in the 1950s were quite interesting, while others could be rather bland. For example, the mid-level model of the 1957 Chevrolet was the 210, which was the production series number less one zero… more»
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Stored 38 Years: 1963 Studebaker Avanti
If you scroll through the Barn Finds archives, you’ll find that the Studebaker Avanti (and later Avanti II) is quite popular with our readers. It was a car that offered so much potential but never took off because of… more»
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Plum Crazy Driver: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
Dodge introduced the Challenger in 1970, the last new competitor in the then-crowded pony car market. Demand was strong initially at 77,000 copies, but its ties to the shrinking muscle car market would hinder its sales in the following… more»
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BF Auction: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
This 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible has an interesting backstory. It appears that this classic saw only about eighteen years of active service before a previous owner placed it in storage. Therefore, it has spent considerably more time hibernating than… more»
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327 V8 4-Speed Project: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
This 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle is an interesting car in that it was ordered as a Malibu but has many of the characteristics of a Super Sport. 327 cubic-inch V8. 4-speed manual transmission. Bucket seats with a console. It runs,… more»
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Rare Muscle Car: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass SX 455
Like the Plymouth GTX, the Oldsmobile Cutlass SX was an upscale muscle car. Based on the Cutlass Supreme, the SX was a special edition that could be equipped with a 455-cubic-inch V8. Because it didn’t have its own VIN,… more»
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Worthwhile Project? 1954 Ford Crestline
The Crestline was Ford’s top-of-the-line model from 1952 to 1954. It was rebranded as the Fairlane in 1955 and again to the Galaxie in 1959-60. The seller has what appears to be a nice, restorable example sitting in a… more»
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Something For Everyone! 116-Vehicle Eclectic Auction
When I came across this 116-vehicle auction, all from a single owner, I was astounded at the variety of vehicles on offer! If you can’t find something you are interested in at this sale, you aren’t a real vehicle… more»
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Driveway Find: 1971 Dodge Charger SE
Chrysler redesigned its B-body intermediates in 1971, taking on a fuselage look that you either loved or didn’t. 2-door hardtops and 4-door sedans wore separate sheet metal, so the Dodge Coronet 2-door was eliminated, and the Charger carried that… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Of the “Tri-Five” Chevies from 1955 to 1957, few were perhaps more popular than the Bel Air Sport Coupe. In 1957, the year the tailfins sprouted, Chevrolet built more than 168,000 copies of the Sport Coupe wearing Bel Air… more»
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Real LS6 Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
In 1970, Chevrolet introduced a new big-block V8 displacing 454 cubic inches. The LS6 version produced 450 horsepower, and Chevelle Super Sports equipped with one are considered Holy Grail automobiles today. The seller purchased this black-on-black version from the… more»
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Rare Opportunity: 1965 Ford Mustang A-Code GT
“Oh, good. There are still some cars out there to be found that aren’t total rust-bucket basket cases.” That might be what runs through your mind spying this 1965 Mustang coupe, for sale in Los Angeles. And how could… more»
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Lowrider Potential? 1964 Chevrolet Impala
Go to any lowrider car show and you’ll soon realize that the 1964 Chevrolet Impala is the most popular model of vehicle to low ride. It’s big and boxy and looks great lowered. Add some hydraulics and nothing looks… more»
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Cheap Wheels Project: 1974 Mercury Comet
In the first half of the 1960s, the Comet nameplate applied to a compact sold by Mercury. Then it adorned a mid-size Merc for several years. Given the success Ford was having with the Maverick beginning in 1969, Mercury… more»
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Real Deal Striped Tomato: 1976 Ford Gran Torino
Starsky & Hutch was a popular TV show in the mid to late 1970s. Besides making stars out of Paul Michael Glaser and David Soul, their on-air car also got a lot of fan mail. In most cases,… more»
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Same Owner For 40 Years: 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix
Pontiac added the Grand Prix in 1962 as a personal luxury car with punch. In some respects, it sounds a bit like what Chrysler set out to do with the Letter Series cars of 1955 to 1965. The Grand… more»
