Sorry, I had to dip into the ’40s again. You’d think these vehicles would attract value-seekers at some point, despite the less-than-sporty driving experience. This 1940 Buick Eight two-door is offered here on eBay for $14,500; it comes out… more»
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Work-In-Process: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The Chevrolet Chevelle remained at the top of the mid-size sales chart in 1971 though demand had softened. A styling update brought single headlights to the party where duals had resided since the car was launched in 1964. This… more»
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Running Barn Find: 1968 Buick Skylark Custom
From 1964 to 1972, the Skylark would serve as Buick’s primary mid-size car, on par with Chevrolet’s Chevelle Malibu. These cars were redesigned in 1968 and had perhaps the most “dominant” styling of that era of GM’s intermediates. This… more»
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Rare Code Z Color: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, here’s a nice green-themed beauty for your eyes to feast on. No, it’s not the shade of green that the Emerald Isle is known for, but it’s an attractive green and really… more»
BF Classified: 1999 GMC K2500 Suburban 454
With warmer weather on our doorstep, it is only natural for many people’s thoughts to turn to cross-country adventures and summer family vacations. Often, the challenge is finding the ideal vehicle that will cover the miles effortlessly while providing… more»
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Mostly Original 1970 Dodge Charger 500
After spending its life with two families, this claimed 86,700 mile classic seeks a new caretaker. The 1970 Dodge Charger 500 in Sebastopol, California wears aftermarket wheels in the style of original Magnum 500 wheels, eight inches in width… more»
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440 Transplant – 1966 Dodge Coronet 500
Dog dish hub caps on black steelies give a stealthy look to this drop-top Dodge. The 1966 Dodge Coronet 500 convertible in Pottstown, Pennsylvania left the factory with a 318 Polysphere and now packs a 440 and a strip-oriented… more»
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Cheeky Italian: 1969 Fiat 850 Sedan
Fiat sparked a revolution in car-ownership with its first mass-produced post-war car, the 600. Launched in 1955, it was tiny, stylish, underpowered – and better at sheltering its inhabitants than a motorcycle. Its cheap price, charming looks, and handy… more»
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Survivor Wagon: 1968 Ford LTD Country Squire
The Country Squire was Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon from the days of the “woodies” through most of the rest of the 20th Century. From the 1950s forward, the Country Squire used imitation wood paneling on the body sides and… more»
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Rare Stick Shift: 1961 Chrysler 300G
The 1961 Chrysler 300G is a rare classic, with only around 1,616 of these luxurious and potent vehicles rolling off the line. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder PRA4SNW for spotting this stunning example because… more»
Running Project: 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The second generation of Chevy’s “pony car,” the Camaro, was nearing the end of its run in the late 1970s. Yet, the car achieved record sales in 1979. A downturn in the U.S. economy helped sales fall by half… more»
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Three-on-the-Tree: 1950 Oldsmobile 98 Club Sedan
Near the California border in Pahrump, Nevada, you’ll find a car for sale that may be utterly unique in the world today. Not only is it a 1950 Oldsmobile 98 Club Sedan with its swoopy fastback styling, but it… more»
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Two-Owner 1978 Ford F150 Ranger
The F-series is America’s best-selling vehicle, with a history stretching back to 1948. This 1978 F150, for sale here on eBay at $19,900 or best offer, hails from the sixth generation launched in 1973, just after the oil crisis…. more»
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Only Two-Owners: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet didn’t invent the mid-size automobile but likely executed it better than anyone else. We’re talking about the Chevelle and its better-equipped model, the Malibu. In 1970, the GM division produced more than 300,000 Malibu Sport Coupes like the… more»
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Two Owner Drop-Top Driver: 1964 Pontiac Bonneville
This ’64 Bonnie Convertible brings back childhood memories. The closest I got to owning one came courtesy of an AMT scale model kit. I received a ’64 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible model for my ninth birthday (the colorful box had… more»
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Mystery Engine: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
From 1969-1972, one of the the two colors the Trans Am was offered in was white. Early on it was Polar White and later Cameo White. It is less common to see late 2nd generation Trans Ams in white…. more»
