Jaguar’s Sir William Lyons pursued the saloon niche with a vengeance in the 1960s, introducing four models in quick succession. This constellation ranged from the limousine-like Mk X to the aristocratic luxury of the XJ6. The S-type sat between… more»
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Recent Revival: 1949 Plymouth Coupe
If this 1949 Plymouth Coupe proves nothing else, it clearly shows there are excellent classics hiding in sheds across the country. All they need is the right person passionate about returning them to active service. That is the story… more»
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Possible Daily Driver: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Two-Door Sedan
Owning a desirable classic that could double as a practical daily driver is a dream for many, but such cars are few and far between. However, that could be a reality with this 1957 Chevrolet 210 Two-Door Sedan. Don’t… more»
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Eye For Detail: 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” With 53,142 Original Miles
It is common for classic cars to lose some of their original parts as time passes. However, this 1970 Pontiac GTO “The Judge” deserves special mention due to the owner’s eye for detail. It would be easy to mistake… more»
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Cheap Drop Top: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Convertible
Did Ralph Nader kill the Corvair? Unsafe At Any Speed, the book by Nader published in 1965, haunts every conversation about the Corvair, but its subject was really safety in a larger sense, and how automakers resisted implementing measures… more»
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Retain or Restore? 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
It is a question worth careful consideration. The seller describes this 1964 Corvette Coupe’s overall condition as acceptable for a driver-grade car. The new owner could revive this classic and enjoy it cosmetically untouched. However, the relentless value increases… more»
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Affordable Classic: 1967 Plymouth Belvedere
It almost seems inevitable that any classic falling within the affordable category will require significant restoration work. This can make an initially inexpensive purchase become a financial black hole. However, this 1967 Plymouth Belvedere could be an exception to… more»
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1 of 5,000: 1959 Auto Union 1000 Sp
The Auto Union 1000 Sp was an interesting sports car built by Germany’s Auto Union beginning in 1958. Just 5,000 coupes and 1,640 convertibles were produced through 1965, taking many of their styling hints from the 1st-generation Ford Thunderbird…. more»
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One-Year-Only Ventura Package: 1974 Pontiac GTO
The 1974 Pontiac GTO was the last one before the car took a lengthy hiatus, with the name not revived again until it made a brief comeback nearly 30 years later, but the fifth-generation Goat didn’t stick around for… more»
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Rare K-Car: 1985 Plymouth Laser Turbo
After profits topped 2 billion dollars in 1978, Ford decided to fire Lee Iacocca after a 32-year career which eventually saw him becoming President of the company. But it was probably for the best, as Chrysler viewed him as… more»
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Award Winner! 1961 Pontiac Ventura
Between 1960 and 1970, the Ventura was an upscale version of the Catalina, perhaps like the Impala was a tier above the Bel Air. Mechanically they were mostly the same car, but the Ventura was packaged to appeal more… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Choosing which path to follow when completing another person’s unfinished project can be difficult, and it is a decision facing the new owner of this 1968 Corvette Convertible. With the hard work done, the buyer needs to add the… more»
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Tidy Driver: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
We seem to have had a run on classic Ford Convertibles recently at Barn Finds, and this 1966 Galaxie 500 is another example. It presents well as a driver-grade vehicle, with no apparent needs. With warm weather on our… more»
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No Reserve: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Decisions, decisions! If you walked into this garage, which classic would you choose? The Corvette would be tempting because it sets new standards in handling and performance for an American sports car. However, it isn’t an option. The story… more»
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Olympic Gold 350 V8: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
UPDATE 03/25/2023: It sometimes takes more than one attempt for an owner to sell a classic car. That appears to be the case with this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro. The seller canceled the previous listing, indicating the vehicle was no… more»
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Four Door Fun! 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T
Once again, we have another 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T to review, a true hot rod from a time when production rods weren’t that hot. This example has only experienced 40K miles of use and has been painstakingly maintained. While… more»
