Studebaker’s fortunes in the 1960s were always in question after the popular compact Lark saw its sales drop. That’s because a flood of competition entered the smaller-car U.S. market. But the end of the line came closer in 1964… more»
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Frame-Off With Original Paint: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Freedom is a wonderful thing. And it’s great that car owners have the freedom to do just about anything they want with their pride and joy on four wheels. Hey, it’s their property and their money, right? In this… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 54k Mile 1963 Pontiac Catalina
How many Barn Finds readers categorize periods of their lives by the cars they were infatuated with at the time? I certainly do. Accordingly, this 1963 Pontiac Catalina Sports Coupe immediately transports me to the early 2000s and my early 20s…. more»
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Fastback Survivor: 1966 Ford Mustang
The first generation of the Ford Mustang came in three body styles: a coupe, a convertible, and a fastback. The latter may be the most desirable today because of lower production numbers than the coupe and its even sportier… more»
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BF Auction: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Of the first-generation “Baby Birds,” the 1957 model enjoyed the highest production numbers (21,380), but that is partially because its production was extended to December 13, 1957. I was reminded of that when I saw a two-page advertisement in… more»
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Three-On-The-Floor: 1975 Plymouth Valiant
OK, this one’s a bit rough around the edges, and some of you may even wonder why we’d feature a car like this 1975 Plymouth Valiant four-door sedan. Well, it’s old, a half century to be exact, it runs,… more»
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38k Miles: 1983 Cadillac Eldorado
A person (or thing) can coast a long way on image. By 1983, Cadillac had suffered from a couple years of powertrain misses such as the V8-6-4, the (not their fault) Diesels, and the HT-4100 aluminum V8. These engines… more»
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Good Enough? 1993 Mustang SVT Cobra
Ford knew exactly what was coming as they released their 1993 Mustang line-up. That was an entirely new pony car, to debut for 1994, whose tagline was, “It is what is was, and more.” Things took off from there,… more»
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Rare Captive Import: 1981 Dodge Challenger
The concept of a captive import is demonstrated perhaps no more perfectly than buy Chrysler Corporation, which used a cozy relationship with Mitsubishi throughout the 80s and 90s to bolster its entry-level vehicle game. The Dodge Challenger was a… more»
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Abandoned SUV Rescue: 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser
While every state has police-run auctions for impounded vehicles, I imagine the ones operated in California are full of potential gold you’re unlikely to find in other states. This super clean 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser was apparently ditched by… more»
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Running Project: 1962 Triumph TR3A
Standard Triumph had put a few roadsters into buyers’ hands in the immediate post-war period, first its 1800, then the 2000, but the company’s competitiveness was slipping in the sports-car segment. Rumor has it that Sir John Black, managing… more»
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Original 455 HO: 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model SJ
Some classics fail to ignite passion, while others perfectly combine looks, luxury, and performance in a blend that forces people to stop and take a close look. That is the story behind this 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model SJ…. more»
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BF Auction: 1962 Ford Econoline Van
It was inevitable that it would happen, but we are all subjected to a twisted sense of reality in the collector car world. On any given weekend in America, there is almost certainly a local car show going on… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
There are few experiences better on a summer’s day than slipping behind the wheel of a classic Convertible with the sun on your back and the wind in your hair. That is the opportunity provided by this 1972 Corvette… more»
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Same Owner for 49 Years: 1975 Fiat X1/9
We don’t see many 50-year-old cars on Barn Finds that have had the same owner for 49 years. The seller was sixteen when he bought this 1975 Fiat X1/9 back in our Bicentennial year of 1976. It’s been treated… more»
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302 V8 Ragtop Project: 1966 Ford Mustang
Ford executive Lee Iacocca was the Mustang’s biggest proponent, but probably not even Lee expected the ‘Stang to sell 1.3 million copies. And that was just during the car’s first 2 ½ years. In 1966, Ford assembled more than… more»
