Rarity is a question that invariably sparks debate in the classic world. There is no doubt that some cars command a premium due to an unusual combination of factory options, while the values of others may be unaffected. That… more»
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1 of 88 Drop-Tops: 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T
In the late 1960s/early 1970s, Dodge applied the R/T (Road/Track) moniker to several muscle cars, including the family-oriented Coronet. As was the case with the Charger R/T, the Coronet R/T was equipped with a 440 cubic inch V8 as… more»
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Original 340 Included: 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T
The Barn Finds motto is “To Protect and Preserve,” meaning we prefer our classics to be original and unmolested. This 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T doesn’t meet that criterion in its current form, but returning it to factory specifications is… more»
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383-Powered Lightweight: 1976 Plymouth Feather Duster
After a solid run that began in 1970, the Plymouth Duster entered its final year of production in 1976, with three special models hitting dealer lots to help celebrate its swan song. These included the Silver Duster, which offered… more»
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84k Original Miles: 1968 Ford Torino GT Convertible Indy Pace Car
Many vehicle manufacturers view being selected to supply the Official Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500 as a great honor, and it was one accorded to the Ford Torino GT in 1968. The company followed a traditional trend, producing… more»
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Going After The Youth Market: 1969 AMC Javelin
American Motors jumped into the “pony car” game in 1968 with the Javelin, which had underpinnings shared with the American. It was in the line-up for seven years and across two generations before AMC exited the field in 1974…. more»
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No Reserve: 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado Deluxe
When this 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado showed up on the tips list (thanks to Barn Finder PRA4SNW), I knew I was powerless to resist picking it up. You see, I have this car bookmarked on my various devices because I’m… more»
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455 V8 Transplant: Final Year 1974 Pontiac GTO
The Pontiac GTO had a storied run of 11 years (1964-74). But changes in the market and the demand for muscle cars would shift as the 1970s unfolded. For the first 10 years of its life, the GTO was… more»
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Standout Styling! 1968 Chrysler Newport
It’s not my intention to keep ragging on the Chrysler brand, but I can’t help it. Look at this spectacularly styled 1968 Newport hardtop with its dashing reverse C-pillar and compare it to the dreck the brand builds today… more»
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1 of 2,575: 1972 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is the rarest in terms of production for the second-generation cars, thanks to a UAW strike that lasted nearly six months, cutting production to around 80,000 units that year. That’s still a pretty good amount… more»
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Nice Driver: 1966 Oldsmobile Starfire
The “Starfire” nameplate was formally introduced by Oldsmobile in 1954, and despite substantial recycling through the years, the model name remained associated with the division’s best offerings through the 1960s. The first Starfire was a convertible concept car off… more»
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No Reserve Turbo: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Convertible
If you’ve ever owned a Corvair, you’ve probably been asked if it was a “Spyder.” While the Spyder was introduced as a turbocharged upgrade to the Corvair Monza in 1962, Chevrolet changed the name to “Corsa” when they introduced… more»
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SS 454 Tribute: 1969 Chevrolet Nova
Following a complete redesign in 1968, the third-generation Chevrolet Nova became its most popular yet. Sales increased by an additional 37% in 1969 as the car underwent subtle annual changes through 1972. In 1969, the Super Sport’s top option… more»
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No Fake Patina: 1965 Chevrolet Bel Air Long-Roof
Usually, when the subject of old Chevrolet station wagons arises, it’s the Impala that gets the coverage. Prior to the late fifties, the range-topping Bel Air got all the glory, but by 1965, a Chevy Bel Air was aimed… more»
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Somebody’s Father’s Oldsmobile – 1997 Aurora
By the late ’80s, most Oldsmobiles were virtual carbon copies of their Buick counterparts. Even Chevy Chase mentions spotting an “Oldsmobuick” in the detective movie Fletch. Olds buyers of the day generally sported gray or blue hair, kept a… more»
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No Reserve: Restored 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS454
Did Chevrolet get the Monte Carlo the “most” right on the first try? By plopping the Monte Carlo’s attractive body atop the A-Body sedan’s 116-inch wheelbase, and then offering it with an optional 360-horsepower 454, Chevrolet set themselves up… more»
