Sales of Chevrolet’s sports car were on an upswing by the end of the sixties decade, with 38,762 finding homes for the 1969 edition alone, an increase of over 10,000 from the previous year. But the numbers here are… more»
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Koenig Conversion: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
As a child of the 1980s, there is a certain style of automotive tuning that I find enormously appealing. You have to realize that in 1988, when bookstores were still a thing and you associated buying a hardcover with… more»
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Six-Banger Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
The first generation of the Chevy Camaro was a wrap in 1969. It was a good sales year, thanks in part to an extended production run before the all-new 1970s would be ready. Though many of the autos were… more»
Solid Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Cars that emerged during The Malaise Era spent years in the wilderness as buyers focused on classics offering better performance potential. However, a new generation of enthusiasts has embraced these cars, and the bidding war on this 1979 Pontiac… more»
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Rare Survivor: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
It is common for manufacturers to release “halo” models to entice potential buyers into their showrooms. Some of these endeavors are successful, while others don’t achieve their intended goal. The 1954 Kaiser Darrin is an example of the latter,… more»
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What The What? 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Custom
Are we supposed to pretend that the 1975 Corvette custom shown here on craigslist is not just a bit ridiculous? Is tipster TJ just toying with us in presenting this car for our consideration? Why does the seller list… more»
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Rebuilt 350 V8: 1969 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate
On two occasions (1959-60 and 1969-72), Chevrolet elected to brand its full-size station wagons separate from sedans and hardtops. Kingswood was the equivalent of the Impala, and the Kingswood Estate was equal to a Caprice. This 1969 Kingswood Estate… more»
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Cheap Cruiser? 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass F-85
The F85 began as Oldsmobile’s new compact car in 1961. It was promoted to mid-size status in 1964 and the Cutlass nameplate would quickly become a series of its own. The seller’s 1966 edition is said to run well… more»
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513 Horsepower! 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler
Beginning in the 1960s, the Cyclone was the performance version of the compact Mercury Comet, then the mid-size Montego. In 1970-71, the Spoiler was the edgiest of the Cyclone offerings (there was also a GT), with a 429 cubic… more»
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58k Original Miles: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado
There was once a time when vehicles, often called the land yachts of the 1970s, were viewed by the broader community with barely concealed contempt. They reflected an era when manufacturers had yet to come to terms with the… more»
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454/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The 1970 model year probably marked the moment when the C3 Corvette was at the height of its power. Performance figures remained impressive, with pending emission regulation changes a mere blip on the radar. The badge remained true to… more»
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Award Winner! 1942 Oldsmobile Special Club Coupe
If you didn’t buy a new car in 1942, you had to wait until 1946. That’s because of World War II and the need for U.S. automakers to focus on producing equipment needed by the military, not John Q…. more»
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BF Auction: 1968 Ford F-100
UPDATE – The seller has added additional photos. One of the challenges potential buyers face when searching for a classic Pickup is locating a genuine survivor ready to provide immediate enjoyment. Many require significant work, but that isn’t the… more»
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1-of-1: 1978 Porsche 930 Turbo Targa
Claiming unique status for any classic car is a bold move. However, possessing supporting evidence transforms a bold claim into an indisputable fact. Such is the case with this 1978 Porsche 930 Turbo. It has a colored history, but… more»
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So-Cal Original Woody Wagon: 1948 Plymouth Station Wagon
You learn a lot writing for Barn Finds. After typing out over 800 write-ups, one of the more common themes is that cars from Southern California are, for the most part, well-preserved. You can almost count on a car… more»
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Fuel Injected! 1962 Dodge Lancer 770
Here’s a Dodge that I forgot about, a 1962 Lancer. It was a compact that competed with and was similar to, Plymouth’s Valiant. I knew this class of Dodge as the “Dart” but the Lancer moniker preceded it. What… more»
