American cars that rolled off the line during The Malaise Era were once treated as disposable items or the object of scorn. Many revered badges lost their performance edge, while fuel consumption figures increased for many models. However, a… more»
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Out of the Route 66 Museum: 1960 Crown Supercoach
The Supercoach was a bus built by Crown Coach Co. from 1948 until its demise in 1991. They were largely sold as school buses on the West Coast but also provided the foundation for RVs and the like. This… more»
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Rare Sports Roadster: 1932 Plymouth PB
What a cool car! The early ’30s automotive scene was, and is still, dominated by Ford, and Chevrolet to a lesser degree. But what about Plymouth? They were still pretty new to the automotive arena in 1932, the year… more»
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No Reserve: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 454/4-Speed
Many purists believe that 1972 marked the final year when Chevrolet produced the “real” C3 Corvette. Engine power was declining, and buyers were set to wave goodbye to the elegant chrome front bumper the following year. The changes would… more»
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390 V8 Woodie: 1968 Ford Country Squire
Ford used the Country Squire brand for its top-end station wagons from 1950 until 1992. It was borne during the transition from wood to steel-bodied wagons as the former was getting increasingly costly to build and maintain. The sixth… more»
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Coach Built 1978 Cadillac Seville Grandeur Opera
Looking back to the changing times the automotive world was experiencing during the mid-seventies, it seems General Motors couldn’t have chosen a more appropriate era to introduce the Cadillac Seville when the sedan was added to the lineup as… more»
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Take Your Pick: 1978 Dodge Challenger or 1990 Jeep Cherokee
What do a 1978 Dodge Challenger and a 1990 Jeep Cherokee have in common? Well, they both had Chrysler’s footprint on them. At one time, Chrysler owned as much as 20% of Mitsubishi Motors who built the 1978-83 Challenger,… more»
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Another COPO! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS
1969 COPO Camaros aren’t exactly thick on the ground, with 1,015 examples of the 9561 variant produced during that model year. Therefore, it is a rare privilege to see two of those cars cross our desks at Barn Finds… more»
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Luxury Buggy: 1970 Meyers Manx Kick-Out S.S.
The Dune Buggy recipe was surprisingly simple. Take one Volkswagen Beetle, ditch the factory steel, bolt on a funky fiberglass body, and hit the beaches for a spot of motoring fun. Bruce Meyers was the undisputed king of the… more»
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V8-Powered Roadster: 1980 Triumph TR8
UPDATE 04/05/2024: We’ve recently seen a few classics appear on our desks at Barn Finds where an owner hasn’t tasted success on their first attempt to find their pride and joy a new home. Such is the case with… more»
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60k Original Miles: 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
There is nothing like hitting the road on a sunny day in a classic convertible with the top down and the wind in your hair. Some enthusiasts prefer cars with a sporting pedigree, while others find a more luxurious… more»
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Rare Drop-Top: 1990 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet
At the start of the 1980s, Porsche considered doing the unthinkable by abandoning its iconic rear-engine platform upon which models like the 911 and departed 912 models had been based. The front-engined 924 served well as an entry-level model,… more»
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James Bond Had One: 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
From its inception in 1977, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage was tagged as England’s first “Supercar” because it was capable of an astonishing 170 mph. This was a grand touring car with plenty of luxury to go with all… more»
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Original 428: 1968 Ford Galaxie XL GT
I was raised in a household where classic Fords ruled the roost. My father demonstrated an unashamed passion for the company’s larger models from the 1950s and 1960s, and I guess it would be fair to say that I… more»
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One Family Owned, No Reserve! 1953 MG TD
Running, driving, project cars are few and far between – either the car is so much a project that it can’t be safely run, or it’s not a project at all. Here’s one that fits the bill – a… more»
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Recently Restored: 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda Tribute
Okay, I’m willing to take some flack from readers who contend this 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda Tribute isn’t restored. It is fair to classify it as refurbished because the changes made by the seller mean it doesn’t meet the restored… more»
