We are no strangers to low-mileage claims for classic cars at Barn Finds, and these must often be taken at face value. However, the stories of some cars make the claim plausible, even without documentary evidence. Such is the… more»
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Supercharged Beauty! 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2
The Avanti was supposed to be one of Studebaker’s savior vehicles in the 1960s. But it perhaps was too little too late and not enough could be built to prevent the company from moving auto production to Canada –… more»
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Bits and Pieces: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Chevrolet and Pontiac rolled out their versions of a new “Sport Wagon” in 1955. In the Chevy camp, it was called the Nomad, while at Pontiac it was the Safari. They shared the basic body shell, but the front… more»
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Not Driving This One Home: 1956 Chevrolet Corvette
Sometimes we get the rare treat of an ad with a smidgen of social commentary snuck in. We all know that some buyers are just flat unrealistic or have stars in their eyes to the point that the obvious… more»
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Two For One: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500
In the 1960s, the Galaxie 500 was Ford’s answer to the Chevrolet Impala. It was a step up from the pedestrian Custom (Bel Air/Biscayne) and a notch below the sporty Galaxie 500XL (the LTD didn’t arrive until 1965). The… more»
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Split Window Roller: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
Within Corvette circles, the most coveted ride may be the 1963 “Split Window” coupe. It was a one-year approach that appealed to Bill Mitchell, GM’s head of design, but not to racing enthusiasts. After what may have been some… more»
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Future SS Clone? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible
Just recently coming out of long-term storage, this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible has several possibilities for the future owner, including transforming the Chevy into another SS clone. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but this one still seems… more»
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Cheap Manual Sedan: 1973 BMW Bavaria
BMW has been known for many things, and chief among them is being a pioneer in the sport sedan segment. While the 3-Series is the model that typically gets all the glory, the larger 5-Series is almost more impressive… more»
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Custom Front: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Project
“America’s Sports Car,” the Chevrolet Corvette, was treated to its third design in 1968. Inspired by the Mak Shark concept car, the C3 Corvette would remain in production through 1982. And across other generations, it’s still going strong today…. more»
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Stored Since 1984: 1950 Buick Sedanet
Hold the phone! This car is advertised as a 1950 Buick Roadmaster Jetback Special on Craigslist in southwest Houston. It was “running when stored.” But that was back in 1984! Actually, this is a Jetback (also called a Sedanet)… more»
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1 of 4 Estate Wagon? 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
Rolls-Royce has always signified the “lifestyles of the rich and famous” and the 1955 to 1966 Silver Cloud was no exception. Of 2,238 built across 12 years, 121 of them were turned over to custom coach builder H.J. Mulliner… more»
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Carport Find: 1967 Ford Mustang 289 V8
Ford’s hot Mustang “pony car” got its first restyle in 1967. The big news was an enlargement of the engine compartment to accept big-block V8 engines. Competition finally arrived that year, so the Mustang saw its first decline in… more»
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440 V8 Project: 1973 Dodge Charger SE
The Dodge Charger had a record sales year in 1973 – up by more than 56%. The car received a refresh in styling after a total redesign in 1971. Gone were the hidden headlights and the SE models (half… more»
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Rebuilt Tin Woodie! 1952 Chevrolet Deluxe
In the 1940s, the wood-bodied station wagon (aka woodie or woody) was popular. And increasingly expensive to build and maintain. So, after World War II, the genre began disappearing in favor of a full metal body. The last one… more»
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Parked 49 Years: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
The best-selling car of 1965 wasn’t the new Ford Mustang as you might think. It was the Chevrolet Impala (at more than one million copies). But that demand wasn’t sustainable, and sales dropped by more than 20% the following… more»
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Two Prior Owners: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The 1970 model year was likely the peak for the American-made mid-size muscle car. More than 51,000 buyers scooped up copies of the Chevelle SS 396, which now had a 402 cubic inch engine and a 454 CI companion…. more»
