“Brace Yourself.” Those two words dominate the Sales Brochure cover for the 1992 GMC Typhoon. They also aren’t an idle boast, because the Typhoon was considered a pretty muscular SUV when it hit the market. This classic presents fairly… more»
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May the Fourth Be With You: Radio Flyer Star Wars X-34 Landspeeder
We’re in the final approach to Star Wars Day – May 4th – so we’re featuring this timely tip from Howard: listed here on facebook Marketplace is a Radio Flyer Star Wars X-34 Landspeeder, and sorry to all you… more»
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Manual Turbo: 1984 Volvo 242 GLT
Although I have been a classic enthusiast for my entire life, I am a relatively recent convert to the Volvo brand. Apart from the racing success enjoyed by the 240 T model in International Group A Touring Car racing,… more»
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Long-Term Owner: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible has been part of the same family for twenty-five years. We’ve seen classics at Barn Finds with longer ownership histories, but over two decades in the same hands suggests it is a treasured and… more»
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No Reserve 1985 Buick Grand National
A Buick Grand National has been on my bucket list for a while, but I’ve yet to find the right one. Typically, they come in two forms: low-mileage survivors or total wrecks. I’d like to find something in the… more»
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Turbo Sleeper: 1986 Buick Regal T-Type
As the gas crisis of the 1970s took hold, car makers struggled to maintain performance. Buick’s solution was to reformulate power in an efficient way by using turbochargers. With its reliable 3.8-liter V6 as a base, Buick added a… more»
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348 Tri-Power: 1959 Chevrolet Impala
Some classics are a triumph of style over substance, but no such criticisms can be leveled at this 1959 Chevrolet Impala. It presents beautifully, but is far more than a pretty face. Lifting the hood reveals its original 348ci… more»
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56k Original Miles: 1960 Ford Galaxie Town Sedan
Simply stunning feels like the right words to describe this 1960 Ford Galaxie Town Sedan. It might feature more doors than some readers would prefer, but its presentation and the optional V8 under the hood more than compensate for… more»
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2006 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible With 4,200 Original Miles
Listing errors aren’t uncommon, but the owner of this 2006 Chevrolet Corvette makes a pretty fundamental one. Their heading describes the car as a Coupe, but the text and photos confirm it is a Convertible. However, leaving that mistake… more»
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Saved by a Leak! 1983 Mercury Capri
It is rare to find a classic in which the best thing that has happened is that its engine has developed an oil leak. However, such is the case with this 1983 Mercury Capri. A previous owner removed its… more»
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Bought in ’78! 1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible
When Pontiac executives rolled out the mid-size GTO in 1964, they expected to sell 5,000 copies. Well, more than 32,000 orders were taken, and production would top out at 97,000 units in 1966. To say they had a hit… more»
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Almost Finished: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
“America’s Sports Car”, the Chevy Corvette, struggled to find its way in the beginning, but you have to credit the company for sticking with it. Production numbers were 300, 3,640, and 700 units for model years 1953, 1954, and… more»
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48k-Mile Project: 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme was the best-selling car in America. I, too, was taken in by its good looks and bought one in 1983 (it’s one of those cars I wish I… more»
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Big Block Driver: 1965 Dodge Monaco
Just about every one of the major American makes eventually released a special full-size hardtop with bucket seats and a console in the 1960s. Compared to what was arguably the movement’s shining star, the popular Pontiac Grand Prix, however,… more»
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69k Original Miles: 1984 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
There comes a time when we each wish to live life at a more sedate pace. Escaping the hustle and bustle of our daily grind is essential for protecting our health and well-being. Some people grab their surfboard to… more»
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Original Tires: 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
The fourth and final generation of the rear-wheel drive Chevrolet Monte Carlo debuted in 1981 and ran through an abbreviated 1988 model year. The SS edition returned in 1983 after being off the roster for a dozen turns of… more»
