The Chevette was a simple, basic, no-frills subcompact that – in 1976 – replaced the troublesome Vega that Chevy had been marketing since 1971. It would go on to sell nearly three million copies in 12 years, twice the… more»
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Last Of The Series: 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
Studebaker introduced their Hawk series of autos back in 1956, with the car featuring four different available models and trim levels during its inaugural year, including the top-of-the-line Golden Hawk which not only offered elegant looks but also delivered… more»
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389 V8 Tri-Power: 1962 Pontiac Catalina
Unless you got your hands on one of the rare, race-ready Super Duty Pontiacs in 1962, the next best thing was a Catalina with a Tri-Power 389 engine. These engines were like the later 6-Packs at Chrysler, with 3×2-barrel… more»
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427 Tri-Power: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Although it isn’t original, this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette has garnered some interest since the owner decided to part with the classic. It presents well, and the big-block V8 under the hood should pin the driver in their seat if… more»
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Not 1, Not 2, But 3 1968 Ford Torinos!
When I first saw the ad for this 1968 Ford Torino I thought it was an intriguing car–then I found out it comes with a complete parts car and another partial parts car! It’s listed for sale here on… more»
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Simply Spotless: 1957 Chevrolet Nomad
We will occasionally see cars at Barn Finds where mere words don’t seem to do them justice. Such is the case with this 1957 Chevrolet Nomad. Its presentation is stunning, and it needs nothing but a new owner ready… more»
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Hatchback Survivor: 1974 Ford Pinto Runabout
By the late 1960s, all the U.S. automakers were cooking up ideas on how to compete with the surge of small, imported cars coming from Japan and Europe. Chevy was working on the Vega, AMC was planning to chop… more»
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Black-Plate Survivor: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1300
We’ve seen a few examples of the venerable Volkswagen Beetle recently at Barn Finds, and their condition has ranged from the drop-dead gorgeous to ones requiring plenty of TLC. This 1966 Beetle stands out for me because it is… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1952 Willys Aero Lark
Enthusiasts considering a first restoration project can find the prospect daunting. The thought of scraping and grinding away years of accumulated rust and welding in new steel can see many throw the entire concept into the “too hard” basket…. more»
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One Family Owned: 1948 Buick Roadmaster 2-Door Sedanet
Until recently, this 1948 Buick Roadmaster had belonged to the same family since the day it rolled off the showroom floor. It has spent more than twenty-five years in storage, but the seller revived it, ready to go to… more»
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Rebuilt 351: 1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible
It is hard to think of any motoring experience more enjoyable than hitting the road on a sunny day behind the wheel of a classic convertible. That prospect becomes more tantalizing when the vehicle in question has a healthy… more»
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Not Quite Original: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
There are two types of Corvette people: those who worship at the altar of originality and those who customize the cars to make them their own. The person who cobbled together this 1964 Corvette coupe for sale on eBay… more»
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Thunderbolt or Clone? 1964 Ford Fairlane 500
Ford created a mid-size car in 1962 to sandwich between the full-size Galaxie and the compact Falcon. They would give it the Fairlane name which had been a Ford staple since 1955 and would continue through 1970. In 1964,… more»
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Lifted Luxury: 1988 Lincoln Town Car
The world of off-road conversions of otherwise standard passenger cars is one that is quite fascinating. When you’re looking at a Lincoln Town Car one day and thinking that it would be better used as a vehicle capable of… more»
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1967 Dodge Dart 270 Survivor
Recently, I have been jonesing for a fourth generation Dodge Dart, specifically a ’67 to ’69 version, much like this ’67 Dart example. The simplicity and balance of the design are just perfect in my estimation. And I thought… more»
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Once There Were Many: 1964 Volkswagen Beetle
Accounts of people who saw the American buffalo at its height as a species scarcely could come up with the words to describe the sheer numbers of the beasts. Herds would be wider and longer than observers could see. … more»
