The Country Squire line of station wagons was a Ford staple for more than 40 years beginning with the “Woodies” of the early 1950s. Even when real wood was no longer used in wagon production, the tradition continued on… more»
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Pantera Clone: 1977 Aquila GT Kit Car
The Aquila GT kit car is sometimes considered a BMW M1 replica, but I believe it’s much closer to trying to emulate the De Tomaso Pantera of the same era. Regardless, the goal here was to create an exotic-looking… more»
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327/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L79
As someone raised on foreign shores, I can safely say the C3 Corvette is one of the most recognizable vehicles to emerge from an American production line. Sure, the First Generation Mustang might give it a run for its… more»
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36k Original Miles: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
While most buyers purchase a classic car by following their heart, others use their heads to decide what vehicles offer a good balance of ownership satisfaction and long-term investment return. That is the question facing potential buyers of this… more»
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1 Of 4: 1955 Chrysler Ghia ST Special
When a special interest car as unique and rare as this one comes on the market, you just never know what deep-pocketed car collectors have got their eye on it. But my first thought on this one would be… more»
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Low-Mile Survivor: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula
We’ve recently seen a few low-mileage classics at Barn Finds, and this 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula is up with the best. Although it rolled out of the factory in Norwood, Ohio, it is a Canadian-delivered car. That means that… more»
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22k Original Miles: 1978 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Station Wagon
Rightly or wrongly, the Chrysler LeBaron released in 1977 is considered the company’s First Generation model. That is technically correct because it was the first time the company applied the badge to anything but an Imperial. This generation also… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Few things are more frustrating than listing a classic for sale, only to be confronted with a non-paying buyer after the hammer falls. That appears to be the case with this 1969 Corvette and may help explain why it… more»
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Spotless Driver: 1936 Plymouth P2 Touring Two-Door Touring Sedan
Life in the 1930s moved at a different pace than today, and while modern cars offer more comfort and luxury appointment to those produced more than eighty years ago, the older models have style and charisma that makes them… more»
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Numbers Match! 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
One of the most popular muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s was the Chevelle Super Sport, especially the SS 396. But most folks don’t realize that it was only a series of its own for 1966-68, relegated to… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1972 Cadillac Eldorado
In the 1500s, Spanish conquistadores heard tales of a South American king who regularly covered his body in gold dust before washing it away in a nearby lake. They named the town he ruled El Dorado, which literally translates… more»
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Restomod 350 V8: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
This 1957 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe has had just two owners since 1976 and the latter may have treated it to some modern upgrades. Instead of what was likely a 265 or 283 cubic-inch V8 with a 2-speed… more»
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Turbo Terrific: 1996 Volvo 850 R Estate
Although Volvo survived for decades on a reputation for producing safe but conservative vehicles, the company demonstrated the ability to create some potent models. One such vehicle was the 1996 850 R Estate. It took family motoring to a… more»
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Driving Project: 1966 Chevrolet Caprice
Buying a classic car only to face months (or years) of hard work before slipping behind the wheel can drive some enthusiasts away from tackling a restoration. However, vehicles like this 1966 Chevrolet Caprice offer an irresistible alternative. This… more»
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The Holy Grail: 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda
There are several automobiles from the muscle car era that are considered the “Holy Grail” today, which is a small and elite group. One of those automobiles is the Hemi ‘Cuda (Barracuda) by Plymouth from 1970 and 1971. Dodge… more»
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Round Two: 1935 Hillman Aero Minx
In December of last year, Barn Finds author Jim O’Donnell covered this right-hand drive 1935 Hillman Aero Minx, then priced at $18,500. Maybe two times is the charm because here she is again on Facebook Marketplace, but now on… more»
