With the advent of the compact market segment in the late 1950s, a gap between the new smaller cars and Detroit’s full-size transports quickly developed. Ford was perhaps the first to respond by creating a mid-size or intermediate series… more»
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Low-Mile Survivor: 1966 Ford Bronco
When Ford released the First Generation Bronco in 1966, it had high hopes for its latest offering. Initial sales were considered respectable, but they never reached the levels the company expected during twelve years of production. However, times change,… more»
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1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 With 9,369 Genuine Miles!
The 1978 model year was a sales bonanza for Chevrolet and its Camaro range, with 272,631 buyers parking one in their driveway. Of those, 54,907 elected to step up to the plate by ordering a Z28. You may have… more»
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Well-Kept Compact: 1966 Chevrolet Nova
In 1962, Chevrolet offered not one but two compact cars: the unconventional Corvair (rear-mounted, air-cooled engine) and the conventional Chevy II/Nova (front-mounted, water-cooled engine). The Chevy II was launched in response to the success that Ford was having with… more»
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Rare 3-Speed Manual: 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevy stormed the personal luxury car scene in 1970 with the Monte Carlo and it would dominate sector sales for the balance of the decade. While the degree of creature comforts offered would vary, one thing you didn’t see… more»
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45k Original Miles: 1970 Dodge Charger
It seems that by the time most Second Generation Dodge Chargers find their way onto our desks at Barn Finds, they have been at least partially consumed by rust. That makes this 1970 model a breath of fresh air…. more»
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Parts Car Included: 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst Edition
Some manufacturers release limited edition vehicles with low production numbers by design. However, the 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst Edition achieved that status accidentally. The advertising for the model could best be described as haphazard, with the left hand not… more»
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Affordable 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
If your heart yearns for a 1968 Camaro Convertible with a V8/4-speed drivetrain, you generally need to brace for an outlay of $30,000 to find the clean car of your dreams. Perfection pushes that figure significantly higher, making our… more»
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Once A Barn Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
Deciding what path to follow with a classic purchase can be challenging, but cars like this 1955 Bel Air Convertible allow their new owners plenty of time to contemplate their options before making any commitments. That’s because it is… more»
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Moon Roof Mod: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
The big news for the C3 Corvette in 1974 was a change to the rear that now employed a urethane bumper along the lines of the one out front. That meant the Kamm-style rear treatment that was a Corvette… more»
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Headers?! 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
When I do some research on how many 1968 Chevrolets, of all stripes, that we have covered on Barn Finds, the results seem endless. The bowtie had it all goin’ on in that year, full-size, Corvettes, Camaros, Novas, Chevelles,… more»
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440 Compact Muscle! 1969 Dodge Dart Custom
I’ve been a fan of E-Bodies and B-Bodies since I was old enough to dream out loud, but it took me quite a bit longer to realize that the Dodge Dart just got better and better in terms of… more»
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318s Rule! 1972 Dodge Charger
A few days ago we covered this first-gen 1967 Dodge Charger. Today, we’re going to skip over the always mega-popular second-gen (’68-’70) and take a gander at a 1972 third-gen example. This sharp-looking Dodge, located in Big Bend, Wisconsin,… more»
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Last-Year Model: 1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Final Edition
It is inevitable. Time, changing tastes, and technological advances will eventually catch up with every vehicle model, leaving yesterday’s “must-have” as today’s also-ran. Such was the case with the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, with the last one rolling off the… more»
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BF Auction: 1991 Dodge Power Ram 250
Dodge introduced the Cummins diesel engine to its D250 Pickup range in 1989, and this motor produced enough power and torque to satisfy most buyers. However, the owner of this 1991 model craved more of everything, with the resultant… more»
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Short Wheelbase Cabriolet: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 280GE
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class – or G-Wagen – has long been associated with excess in a few different categories. In most cases, it is a four-door, full-size SUV with a ridiculous amount of horsepower thanks to modifications by AMG, and… more»
