We haven’t seen enough of Tom Tjaarda in these pages. Tjaarda was born in 1934 in Detroit; his father was Dutchman John Tjaarda, who styled the Lincoln Zephyr. Tom studied architecture while at university, but when he presented his… more»
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Carport Find: 1966 Volvo 122S
Volvos have long had a reputation for two things: ruggedness and safety. Cuteness is not so much the thing with the Swedish brand, though the latest models, like the XC40, definitely have a presence in the looks department. A… more»
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First Time Up For Sale: 1968 Cadillac Eldorado
Cadillac reinvented the Eldorado in 1967. It continued as a personal luxury car, but now with front-wheel drive like the Oldsmobile Toronado from the year before. It would remain a Cadillac fixture for the next 35 years. The 1968… more»
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Diesel Power! 1980 Cadillac Seville
The Cadillac Seville was introduced in 1976 so the company could appeal to a wider range of buyers (the DeVille tended to attract an older crowd). To improve fuel mileage and maybe lure Mercedes owners, the car came with… more»
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Finest One Left? 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO
By the late 1970s, turbocharging was gaining favor in F1, and Enzo Ferrari wanted in. Ferrari’s first turbocharged road car, the 208 GTB Turbo, debuted in 1982, but it lacked an intercooler and was less than reliable. Refining that… more»
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No Reserve 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
If you want to ensure the classic you’re selling commands plenty of attention, several strategies almost guarantee success. High-quality photos are a good starting point, as is a competitive auction opening bid figure. The seller has ticked those boxes… more»
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1972 Plymouth Road Runner Project
Life can deliver some pretty disappointing moments, and such is the case with the current owner of this 1972 Plymouth Road Runner. They purchased the car on the strength of photos supplied by the seller, who stated that it… more»
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No Reserve Garage Find: 1972 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS
Until recently, this 1972 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS 350 had two claims to fame. The first is that it had been part of the same family since the day it left the showroom floor. The second is that it has… more»
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Original Finish? 1933 Dodge DP Coupe
Meet Phil! Phil’s a 1933 Dodge five-window coupe, known as a “DP,” and he’s been with the same family for 50 years. And this spiffy-looking, not-the-usually-found-Ford from this era is said to be wearing its original finish – how… more»
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No Nova! 1973 Pontiac Ventura Sprint
With the large number of Chevrolet Novas running around in the early to mid seventies, some people assume at first glance that every GM X-Platform they spot from that period is of the Chevy variety, and most probably are. … more»
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Numbers-Matching: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
In 1962, Ford introduced a mid-size automobile with Fairlane badging, sandwiched between the compact Falcon and full-size Galaxie. General Motors followed suit in 1964, and Chevrolet added a new product line called the Chevelle. It was instantly popular and… more»
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Retired Forest Service: 1992 Dodge W250
If there’s one thing to know about Forest Service trucks and other rigs that are procured expressly for the purpose of traversing where the going is tough, it’s that the people tasked with ordering equipment always get the best… more»
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325-Equipped: 1957 Dodge Coronet Sedan
We’ve recently seen some great 1950s classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1957 Dodge Coronet continues that trend. It doesn’t merely look nice, because it is a rock-solid car with a healthy V8 under the hood…. more»
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Stunning Driver: 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner
This 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner offers its new owner the best of both worlds. It will provide a classic wind-in-the-hair motoring experience on sunny days. However, should the weather turn for the worst, pressing a button will raise… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1963 Buick Riviera
I have always struggled to choose a clear-cut favorite classic from the 1960s. The shortlist features all the usual suspects, including the Pontiac GTO, Ford Mustang, and Pontiac Firebird. However, the First Generation Buick Riviera has always been a… more»
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Affordable Driver: 1992 Buick Roadmaster Limited
For some enthusiasts contemplating a classic purchase, price is a major consideration. It may mean that they must compromise, but if price and practicality are crucial factors, this 1992 Buick Roadmaster Limited is worth a close look. Its interior… more»
