With the Falcon in 1960, Ford joined the movement to add a compact car to their lineup. Studebaker and AMC had already gotten there, with GM and Chrysler right behind. The Falcon would prove quite successful and was a… more»
Driver Quality Cars
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Stephen King Movie Car: 1973 Buick Electra 225
When people plunk down the money to purchase a collectible car, they usually do so for one of two reasons: as an investment or for enjoyment. Throwing money down the drain is never a good idea, but sometimes cars… more»
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Daily Driver: 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport
“Get off my lawn!” OK, now that I have that out of the way, I have a 1972 Ford Gran Torino, finished in Dark Green Metallic for review today. A movie star car? Not exactly, this one’s a “Sport… more»
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Restore or Customize? 1951 Cadillac Series 62
For most of the 1950s and 1960s, the Series 62 was “entry-level” to the Cadillac de Ville. Yet in 1951, nearly three out of every four Cadillacs built carried Series 62 badging, including the seller’s club coupe. It could… more»
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Real Barn Find: 1957 Chevrolet 210
Chevrolet’s mid-level 210 is still a popular choice among tri-five enthusiasts, and we’d like to thank reader Dr. Ron not only for his great tip on this one but also for throwing out the idea that the car is… more»
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New Zealand Built: 1967 Austin Mini Countryman
There are a few cars that have changed the face of automotive history. Ford’s Model T brought motoring to the masses, and, at one stage, more than 50% of all the cars plying the world’s roads were a Model… more»
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24k Mile 1991 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Chevrolet’s C4 Corvette spent years in the wilderness as many enthusiasts focused on its predecessors. However, it is now recognized as a car that provides an excellent combination of luxury and performance. This 1991 Convertible presents beautifully, which is… more»
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Exceptionally Solid: 1951 Ford F-1 Pickup
It is common for older Pickups to suffer rust issues, but this is not due to poor design. The type of life they generally lead exposes them to adverse conditions, and rot seems almost inevitable. That is why this… more»
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BF Auction: 1950 Plymouth Special DeLuxe Sedan
Long-term ownership is always desirable with classic cars, making this 1950 Plymouth Special DeLuxe Sedan something out of the box. Until recently, it belonged to the same family since the day it drove out of the dealership. It was… more»
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454 Patina Palooza! 1979 Chevrolet C10
At some point, an honest conversation about “patina” has to be had. As with many Barn Finds commenters’ positions, I’m not a fan – especially of “made to order” or faux patina. Sure, it’s one thing to find an… more»
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Package Deal: 1948 Jeep Willys & 1950 Ford
A collector on the coast of North Carolina has a couple of nice classic cars available for a bundle price. The first up is a 1948 Willys 2-door wagon. It appears to be a nice project and the seller… more»
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Droptop Dakota? 1990 Dodge SE Pickup
Who knew? A Dodge Dakota convertible? Really? Well, I guess I should have known but I didn’t and I was completely surprised by this 1990 SE pickup – I actually thought, at first, that it was a backyard Sawzall… more»
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Stored Over Two Decades: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Except for a few trim items, 1960 was pretty much a carryover year for the Chevrolet Corvette on the outside, but when the body looked this good by the end of the fifties why fix something that’s not broken? … more»
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One Owner California Pony! 1965 Ford Mustang
It’s sort of unusual for a car to be nearly six decades old and never once exchanged hands, but the seller of this 1965 Ford Mustang here on Craigslist claims that this one’s been with the same owner since… more»
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Unrestored Californian: 1970 Triumph GT6+
Want to own a race-bred LeMans winner? That’s how Triumph steered customers to the GT6. In 1963, Giovanni Michelotti duly designed a fastback based on the Spitfire but its weight was a hindrance when paired with that car’s little… more»
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Parked in 1977! 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Hiding in this garage is one of the most desirable muscle cars ever built. It is a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 that spent decades in hibernation. Its backstory is unclear, but it has returned to active duty, ready… more»
