Maneuvering into the muscle car market with the Plymouth Valiant entailed a few contortions. The division packed plenty of excitement into its best-known models – the Barracuda, Superbird, and Road Runner – but as insurance and gas costs rose,… more»
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Factory LT1: 1995 Chevrolet Caprice
When a seller states that their classic isn’t for the timid, that typically indicates that it has plenty of power emanating from under the hood. Such would appear to be the case with this 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. It features… more»
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Stored Since 2005: 1950 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible
Many enthusiasts find the prospect of storing their classic for the winter months difficult and are typically waiting with bated breath for summer to arrive so that they can hit the road. This 1950 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible is… more»
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350 LT1 Upgrade: 1955 Chevrolet 210
We’ve featured several Tri-Five Chevrolet offerings on Barn Finds recently, with some in fine condition already and others needing varying amounts of TLC. This 1955 model is one of those that already seems like a fun cruiser, with the… more»
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Raven Black ‘Bird: 1960 Ford Thunderbird Coupe
Back in the day when car styling was on a three-year cycle, sales numbers rarely increased each year. Not so with the ’58-’60 Thunderbird. Even though 1958 wasn’t a full production year due to delays in rolling out the… more»
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53k Miles: 1955 Hudson Hornet Custom
The decline of famous independent Hudson was swift. While racking up three NASCAR national manufacturers’ championships (1952, 1953, and 1954 – a number that is tied for third most all-time behind Chevy and Ford), Hudson was flailing on the… more»
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Turbo Classic: 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa With 32k Original Miles
The Chevrolet Corvair faced a perfect storm in 1966 that dramatically impacted sales. Ford’s Mustang was blitzing the opposition in showrooms, rumors were rife that Chevrolet had its own pony car waiting in the wings, and Ralph Nader’s book,… more»
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Long Term Owner: 1974 TVR 2500M
By the early twentieth century, 180 car makers populated Britain’s countryside. These sprang from bicycle producers, sewing machine manufacturers, and even a sheep-shearing company. The precedent of a lush cottage industry persisted for decades, showering car enthusiasts with a… more»
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Bullitt Theme: 1967 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback
Although it is seldom planned, some classics become motion picture stars. Such is the case with the movie “Bullitt,” and the 1968 Mustang 2+2 GT driven by the late Steve McQueen. This 1967 Mustang 2+2 has been transformed into… more»
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Carport Survivor: 1971 Dodge Super Bee
The Super Bee was Dodge’s equivalent of the Plymouth Road Runner, a budget-minded muscle car. For its first three years (1968-70), the Super Bee was based on the Coronet. For its final outing in 1971, the Dodge Charger was… more»
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Dirty 4 Speed: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am
This is Part 3 of our series on brown Trans Ams. Recently, we have reviewed a 1979 Heritage Brown Trans Am and a 1978 Chesterfield Brown Trans Am. This is a 1977 Brentwood Brown Trans Am. Pontiac changed the… more»
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Drop-Top Project: 1967 Oldsmobile Delmont 88
The Delmont was one of several variants of the full-size 88 that was part of the Oldsmobile lineup for 50 years. However, the Delmont 88 was only offered in 1967 and 1968, and the seller has a rare convertible… more»
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32k-Mile Plucked Chicken: 1962 Plymouth Fury
As the story goes, it’s interesting how the full-sized cars of Plymouth and Dodge were downsized in 1962. A Chrysler honcho had overheard that Chevrolet was doing the big shrink, but the conversation was about the upcoming new Chevy… more»
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Brown is Beautiful: 1978 Pontiac Trans Am
Earlier, we posted a listing of a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am painted in Code 69 Heritage Brown. Pontiac started offering different tones of brown on the Trans Am starting in 1977. I mentioned that my favorite variant of brown… more»
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4-Speed and A/C! 1964 Chevrolet Corvair
The Corvair was Chevrolet’s first compact car and took a different path than the domestic competition. Like the German Volkswagen Beetle, the Corvair used a rear-mounted air-cooled engine. This 1964 edition is a Monza 4-door sedan with a 4-speed… more»
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No Reserve: 1993 Ford F-150 XLT 4×4 with 34k Original Miles
Some classics seem to possess the ability to tick virtually every right box for potential buyers. Such would appear to be the case with this 1993 Ford F-150 XLT 4×4. It presents extremely well for a vehicle of this… more»
