Chevrolet’s first compact car was the 1960 Corvair. Following the lead of the Volkswagen Beetle, it used a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine (but with six cylinders instead of four). A flood, a competitor would follow, but they all went the… more»
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Full-Size Fun: 1967 Plymouth 383 Sport Fury
I’d suggest that every domestic auto manufacturer got their styling right in 1967. Whether it was boxy or tended a bit more towards Coke-bottle curves, the styling was generally light, airy, and fast. Plymouth’s Fury series, such as this… more»
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Older Restoration: 1972 Chevrolet El Camino
Launched in 1959-60, the full-size Chevy El Camino “Ute” (utility coupe) then took three years off. When it returned in 1964, it became a mid-size based on the new Chevelle intermediate. It held that position through its retirement in… more»
BF Classified: 1959 Dodge W300M Power Wagon
Few trucks look as purposeful as a classic Power Wagon, and this 1959 Dodge W300M has the kind of history that suits its rugged appearance. Originally sold to Connecticut Light and Power as a fleet truck, it later served… more»
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Cheap Unusual Exotic: 1970 Bremen Sebring
Kit cars and vehicles built on top of a donor chassis are a fun and sometimes inexpensive way to attract attention in the automobile hobby, with appearances and features ranging from average to what could almost be considered works… more»
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1977 AMC Hornet Sportabout
Compact wagons were prolific in the 1970s – a happy circumstance back then, and a body style we miss now. The Sportabout competed with the VW Squareback, as well as entries from Toyota, Peugeot, Mazda, and Volvo. Most of… more»
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Original Paint: 1967 Harley-Davidson FL
I have written about many classic motorcycles since joining the crew at Barn Finds. However, digging through the site’s archive revealed that it has been almost three years since I tackled a Harley-Davidson. The time has come to right… more»
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4-Speed Equipped: 1963 Mercury Comet Convertible
“This is a reliable, great little head-turning classic that can be enjoyed every day,” so opines the seller of this 1963 Mercury Comet Custom convertible. I would agree! The styling is, well, subjective in nature, but this little Merc… more»
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One-Ton Workhorse: 1967 Dodge Power Wagon
The Power Wagon was a civilian version of the military vehicle used during World War II. It was introduced at the end of the war and remained in production through 1980 (with the military style through 1968). The seller’s… more»
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Crate LT1 V8: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1971 Chevy Corvette saw few changes over the 1970 model. The engines had been detuned a tad to run on lower octane fuel, so the standard 350 cubic inch V8 was down 20 horsepower, for example. This 1971… more»
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Thousands Spent: 1980 Plymouth Arrow
Captive imports first arrived in the 1950s when Ford and GM brought the Anglia and the Opel, respectively, to the US. But the trend really gained traction in the 1970s when US makers needed a fast response to the… more»
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No Reserve: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
No Reserve. Those two words are virtually guaranteed to draw attention in any classic auction. However, when the car in question is also exceptionally desirable, the auction action is sure to be intense. Such is the case with this… more»
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Dusty Desert Find: 1972 Plymouth Duster
The listing for this 1972 Plymouth Duster opens with, “Up for bid is this special 1972 Plymouth Duster. It’s kind of a time warp…” On first blush, I don’t see the time warp, and can’t really determine what’s “special”… more»
BF Classified: 1998 Jaguar XK8 Convertible
The current owner bought this 1998 Jaguar XK8 Convertible approximately five years ago. They purchased it from the third owner and have used it very sparingly for summer outings. It has a genuine 51,000 miles showing on its odometer… more»
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SSP Police Package: 1987 Ford Mustang LX
Given the amount of time the Fox-platform Mustang was in production and the different models available, there are several desirable and hot offerings out there in the marketplace, although some of them (like the Cobra) are often priced out… more»
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454 V8 Bruiser: 1976 Chevrolet Camaro
The second generation of the Chevy Camaro had a long run: 12 years (1970 to 1981). Changes were generally few from year to year, yet the Camaro was able to almost tie the Ford Mustang in pony car sales… more»
