It’s almost impossible today to order a truly unique vehicle, but that was not the case back in 1970, when you could walk through the doors of your local Pontiac dealer and check off a good portion of the… more»
Driver Quality Cars
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Factory 383/4-Speed: 1967 Plymouth Satellite
It’s always fun when you come across a vintage vehicle that was custom-ordered by the first owner, as it’s an indication that they cared enough to have the car built to exact specifications to suit their needs perfectly. That… more»
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Driver-Quality 1962 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
After several years of disappointing sales figures, Buick was on the rebound in 1962, a rebound that would carry them all the way through the ’60s in solid shape. Although the redesigned ’62s are sometimes overshadowed by the fact… more»
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23K Original Miles: 1990 Pontiac Firebird Formula
A clean 3rd-generation Pontiac Firebird or Chevrolet Camaro remain some the cheapest entry points to vintage muscle car ownership, but the tricky part is finding a nice one. When it comes to collector or enthusiast vehicles that remain cheap… more»
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33k Original Miles: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
It is always sad when an iconic automotive brand ceases operation, especially when it is a marque like Oldsmobile. However, that presents opportunities for passionate enthusiasts to preserve the company’s heritage, and this 1977 Cutlass Supreme would seem to… more»
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48k Original Miles: 1955 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special
As I have gotten older, I have found myself drawn more towards luxury cars. I still gain great enjoyment from slipping behind the wheel of classics with performance credentials, but living life at a more sedate pace has become… more»
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Rare Japanese Retro: 1996 Mitsuoka Galue
Mitsuoka is a Japanese niche vehicle manufacturer that specializes in attaching retro bodies to existing production models to create distinctive vehicles. It has released a faux Porsche 356, a Jaguar-inspired model called the Viewt, and even a K-2 microcar… more»
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427/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Impala
The horsepower race of the 1960s gave the world cars with performance capabilities that would have been unthinkable a decade earlier. Take this 1969 Chevrolet Impala as a perfect example of that philosophy. It’s 427ci V8 produces power and… more»
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Sorta Like An Infiniti: 1997 Nissan Gloria
I recently returned from a trip to Ireland, and the right-hand, narrow road driving experience was certainly a memorable facet of that trip. Over there, one gets to experience a lot of different makes and, in particular, models of… more»
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Restored Long Roof: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon
The Mercedes-Benz W123 lineup remains quite interesting at the moment, only because cheap sedans are still very easy projects to find and buy, junkyards still receive wagons and sedans at a decent clip, and high-end specialty shops are still… more»
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21k-Mile Original: 1975 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
When I was a middle-school student, I’d ride the bus home from school and sit down for some ’70s cop show reruns until my parents got home from work, and my favorite was The Rockford Files. I usually didn’t have the… more»
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37k Original Miles: 1972 Buick Skylark Custom
Aside from one respray at some point, this 1972 Buick Skylark Custom appears to meet the other criteria we like to use here at Barn Finds to label it as a survivor. However, it wouldn’t be surprising if the… more»
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Take Your Pick: Two 1969 Ford Galaxie Drop-Tops
In the 1960s, Ford and Chevrolet competed head-to-head on almost every level. Ford’s Galaxie 500 was the equivalent of Chevy’s full-size Impala. And the Galaxie 500XL was akin to the Impala Super Sport. Galaxie 500 convertibles from 1969 aren’t… more»
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454-Equipped: 1978 Chevrolet Malibu
“Q-ship” is a nautical term used to describe a type of vessel that looks unassuming but carries concealed weaponry that makes it a formidable threat to the enemy. This 1978 Chevrolet Malibu could be the automotive equivalent, with the… more»
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BF Auction: 1948 Chevrolet 3100 Short Bed
As cool as classic trucks are, driving a 77-year-old truck in modern traffic isn’t always the best idea. They tend to be rather slow, and modern drivers aren’t necessarily looking for the small tail lights found on many vintage… more»
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Upgraded V8: 1967 Mercury Cougar
It is no secret that there were people within the corridors of power at Ford World Headquarters who opposed the release of a pony car wearing the Mercury badge. However, those individuals eventually relented, and the Cougar provided an… more»
