Buick fell on some tough times after their astounding success of the early-to-mid 1950s; by 1960, when this Invicta Hardtop was built, they ranked ninth in sales in the United States, the lowest they’d been since 1905. It wasn’t… more»
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Rebuilt Powertrain: 1966 Rambler Classic
From 1961 to 1966, the Classic was American Motor’s mid-range product, sandwiched between the American and Ambassador lines. Sill using the Rambler moniker in 1966, the Classic was akin to the Chevrolet Chevelle and Ford Fairlane. This station wagon,… more»
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343/4-Speed: 1968 AMC AMX Go Package
Like many models from this manufacturer, AMC’s AMX spent a considerable period in the automotive wilderness. However, with values climbing faster than the market average, now could be the ideal to park one in your garage as a future… more»
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Hard-top Roadster: 1967 Renault Caravelle
Identifying the first car and when it was made is surprisingly difficult (like, what’s a car, exactly?), but no matter whether you think the steam-powered contraption running around Wisconsin in 1873 was first, or it was the 1885 Benz… more»
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74k Mile 1967 Mercury Caliente Convertible
This 1967 Mercury Caliente Convertible is a stunning survivor. It has a genuine 74,000 miles on its odometer and is said to have led a sheltered existence in a dry climate. It appears to need nothing, making it ideal… more»
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Affordable Performance: 1994 Ford Taurus SHO
Let’s be brutally honest: Driving a 1994 Ford Taurus is the automotive equivalent of watching paint dry. The company designed the vehicle to be a competent daily driver, not one to set pulses racing. However, by joining forces with… more»
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4-Speed Wagon! 1964 Oldsmobile F85
In 1964, General Motors shifted some of its compacts to a mid-size platform. The move included Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile – with the latter fielding the F85 and Cutlass models. There were plenty of F85s on the road in… more»
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Glamorous Looks at a Low Cost: 1935 Ford Phaeton
The phaeton body style was one of the last vestiges of the automobile’s horse-drawn heritage. These cars were generally light, handsomely styled, had four doors, and were less costly than their convertible sedan brethren. One of the reasons for… more»
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Low Mileage Convertible: 1968 Buick Skylark
For most of its extended time in Buick’s portfolio, the Skylark was a popular mid-size automobile. In 1968, buyers could choose from the Special, Skylark, Skylark Custom, Gran Sport (GS), and Sportwagon when shopping for an intermediate within the… more»
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Featured on Pawn Stars! 1963 Fiat 600 Multipla
As if Fiat’s minivan isn’t charming enough – with its beetle-y shape, chipper colors, and mod interior – this example was featured on Pawn Stars, so it has mild celebrity credentials as well. Fiat created the Multipla as part… more»
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GTOAA National Award Winner: 1971 Pontiac GTO
What a difference a year can make! The apex of the muscle car movement occurred in ’70 but things started to unravel in ’71. The combination of performance car insurance premium surcharges and the Clean Air Act conspired to… more»
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Highly Original 55k-Mile Survivor: 1947 Nash 600 Coupe
Okay, here’s another highly-original survivor featured on Barn Finds that I’d like to know the story behind. How has it survived nearly 80 years and be in this kind of condition? I can’t recall seeing one at any of… more»
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67k-Mile Survivor? 1977 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II/Nova served Chevrolet well as one of their largest sellers between 1962 and 1979. They were straight-forward compact cars with rear-wheel-drive, replaced by the less-than-perfect FWD Citation in 1980. The fourth and last generation ran from 1975… more»
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Low Mileage? 1971 Cadillac Calais Coupe
At points throughout its history, Cadillac became a little greedy by trying to expand their segment. Sometimes it made sense; the 1927 LaSalle was a response to a perceived price gap between Buick and Cadillac, and that brand lasted… more»
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LS1/6-Speed: 1999 Chevrolet Camaro SS
This 1999 Chevrolet Camaro SS will offer its new owner genuine “bang for their buck.” The first owner ordered it with an extremely desirable mechanical combination, ensuring that it produces breathtaking performance. It isn’t perfect, but I must say… more»
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JDM Market Roadster: 1996 TVR Chimaera 400 Clubman
The big engine, little car philosophy has been the cornerstone of gearhead feng shui since the advent of the internal combustion engine. Heck, the boys with their steam-powered conveyances in the brass era likely figured out a weigh to increase… more»
