When Chrysler’s “Forward Look” cars began hitting the showroom floors in the Fall of 1956, they looked nothing like what the rest of the industry was offering. Longer, wider, lower, sleeker, and loaded with tailfins, that’s what describes the… more»
Driver Quality Cars
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High-Riding Brit: 1960 Morris Minor Traveller 4×4
Regular readers will be aware of my love of original and unmolested classics. That doesn’t mean I instantly dismiss custom builds because I feel they allow an owner to express individualism that will usually draw crowds. Such is the… more»
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Low-Mile Rotary: 1987 Mazda RX-7
The JDM world has really sprung into life over the past few years, with cars such as the Honda Civic Type-R and Toyota Supra fetching hundreds of thousands of dollars at auction. But the cars just before this 1990s… more»
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351/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Performing a total restoration on a classic car takes longer than a mere weekend. In the case of this 1969 Mustang Mach 1, that process stretched out over six years. It has been worth the wait because this classic… more»
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Aluminum Block V8: 1962 Buick Special
After the introduction of the Chevy Corvair in 1960, other General Motors divisions would get into the compact game as well. Pontiac had the Tempest, Oldsmobile the F-85, and Buick the Special, all based on the new unibody Y… more»
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BF Auction: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon
There is a period of time in the 1970s and 1980s when Mercedes Benz was code for ‘massively reliable’ and ‘built like tanks’. They had a reputation of going, and going and going with very little to go wrong…. more»
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It’s A Shorty! 1979 Chevrolet Sportvan
Peace out man, it’s the ’70s and that means, among other things, it’s van time! All the rage in that now long ago decade, they’re still a fun and functional vehicle. Today’s review covers a 1979 Chevrolet G10 Sportvan… more»
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Houseboat/RV Combo! 1972 SeaCamper
Why not combine the best features of a houseboat and a small RV into a single unit that can also cruise comfortably on the water? That’s exactly what the creators of the SeaCamper did in the early 1970s. There’s… more»
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425 Toronado V8! 1969 Oldsmobile 442
So many of the vintage and otherwise cool cars that we run across here at Barn Finds are light on details. This one is the exception as the seller provides an extensive detailing of this automobile which he/she has… more»
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No Reserve: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
While it isn’t perfect, this 1965 Corvette Coupe has plenty to offer a new owner. It presents well as a driver-grade classic, although lifting it to a higher level would not be complicated or expensive. Its upgraded drivetrain configuration… more»
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Good Enuff As Is: 1952 Chevrolet 3100 5 Window Pickup
To refresh its designs after World War II, General Motors introduced the “Advanced Design” trucks. The new style’s first year was 1947 and marked quite a departure from earlier models: the windshield wiper was now inside the cowl, headlights… more»
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Turnkey Restomod: 1949 Chevrolet 5-Window Pickup
There’s nothing like undertaking a project build, although that scenario isn’t always viable. Those in that position can face a situation where their classic ownership dream goes unfulfilled. Alternatively, they can hand over their cash for a completed vehicle… more»
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Summer Daily: 1961 Volkswagen Berry Mini T
The VW Beetle has proved to be a very flexible tool in the kit car builders toolbox. They can be used to create GT40 replicas, batmobile replicas – or anything which takes your fancy due to the simple nature… more»
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V8 Hot Wheels Tribute – 1968 VW Beetle
There have been several high-profile cars built over the years that have been turned into 1:64 scale HotWheels toys. There have also been car builders that have built their favorite toys in full-scale. This 1968 VW is a tribute… more»
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Dad’s Restoration: 1955 Studebaker Champion
The Studebaker Champion was built between 1939 and 1958 across five generations. It was often the entry-level model, such as in 1955 when the car was the gateway to either the Commander or the President. This era produced some… more»
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This Is The One: 76K Mile 1965 Porsche 356C
Yes. This is the one you’ve been waiting for. The one that comes along just once in a blue moon. The one that presses all of the hot buttons and checks all of the boxes. Low mileage? Check. Two… more»
