The 1958 model year was not a good one for the U.S. auto industry. The economy was in a downturn and that stymied car sales. From some 700,000 units sold in 1955, Buick could barely muster 242,000 vehicles in… more»
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61k Miles and No Rust: 1986 Buick Somerset T-Type
Imagine that Car Jeopardy! was a game show and you entered “Final Jeopardy” in a dead heat with your two competitors. The clue was this: This car, sold by a manufacturer based in Flint, Michigan, wore three separate nameplates in four… more»
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Light Patina: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
As Studebaker struggled to remain relevant in the late 1950s, its finances forced a rationalization of the Hawk flock. Coming into 1957, the four models – Sky, Flight, Power and Golden – were reduced to just two. The Silver… more»
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Time Capsule: 1995 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
Many enthusiasts agree that certain words, phrases, and terms are overused in the classic world. “Patina” is often mentioned, while “ran when parked” will often produce grinding teeth. “Time capsule” also springs to mind, although there are times when… more»
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Modified 383 V8 Project: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet Camaro sales bounced back to nearly 100,000 units in 1973 after an abysmal 1972 showing. That upward motion may have been helped by the addition of the fancier Type LT model which replaced the Super Sport. The seller’s… more»
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Tall Tale? 1957 Chevrolet 210 Sedan With 8,422 Original Miles!
We’re no strangers to low-mile classics at Barn Finds, although some cars are more extraordinary than others. This 1957 Chevrolet 210 Sedan is a perfect example, because if it is all that the seller claims, taking it home could… more»
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28k Original Miles: 1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
Everyone deserves an opportunity to spoil themselves, and classic car enthusiasts are no exception. While some focus on performance vehicles, others prefer to live life at a more sedate pace. If you fall into the latter category, this 1987… more»
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Numbers Matching: 1965 Porsche 912
There’s a funny wrinkle in vintage cars when it comes to originality and asking prices. In general, enthusiasts prefer to find cars that remain highly original, and will pay a premium for them. But that asking price has to… more»
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Price Reduced! 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
May I be candid with you? Somebody, anybody, needs to buy this ’62 Studebaker GT Hawk before I do. It’s across the country from me, I’d need to rent more storage, and it just doesn’t make any sense. My… more»
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Three-On-The-Tree! 1974 Chevrolet Nova
Many auto enthusiasts within a decade of my age probably prefer coupes over sedans when it comes to seventies offerings, which is understandable in general, as the styling often features smoother lines plus the fun factor of most 2-door… more»
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Low Mileage 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE
This Lotus Esprit Turbo SE appears on these pages courtesy of Chuck Foster, who also found a rare Eclat for us – thanks, Chuck! Of course, the two cars could hardly be more different. The Eclat landed in the… more»
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BF Auction: 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
When did the “Standard of the World” epithet cease to apply to Cadillac? Judging by the comments on Barn Finds, it would be somewhere between the introduction of the 4.1-liter V8 and the 1985 downsizing. To others, the last of… more»
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Rare Wagon: 1992 Chevrolet Caravan Diplomata
It was just a few days ago that we featured an identical model to this imported wagon shown here. Known as the Chevrolet Caravan Diplomata, this Brazilian market Chevy is like a Volvo 240 that spent some time in… more»
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Ice Cream Estate Car: 1948 Chrysler Town & Country
Ever since the first cars hit the roads, the American consumer has spurred sales by following trends in the industry. In recent times, muscle cars, minivans, and luxury trucks have made consumers happy and put money in the bank… more»
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BF Auction: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Automotive milestones have fascinated me since those grade school years when the local pharmacists would yell at me for reading their car magazines without buying them. I vividly remember the return of the Corvette Convertible in 1986, “just in… more»
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Mechanically Redone: 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge
Pontiac’s GTO was still one of the industry’s leading muscle cars in 1969, but demand had already peaked. So, to generate more interest in the hot car, Pontiac cooked up The Judge edition, which was flashier than the rest… more»
