We’re no strangers to British classics at Barn Finds, but this 1952 Armstrong Siddeley Hurricane is something different. It is a relatively rare Drophead Coupe that runs and drives. The seller admits it requires restoration, but it is undoubtedly… more»
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Good Runner: 1949 Packard Super Eight Sedan
Before we start in on today’s featured Packard, let’s note that this company managed to generate the most confusing nomenclature in the history of the automobile. The Clipper and the Eight were made in many different years, variously appended… more»
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One Owner Show Car: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
There are many words we could use to describe this 1974 Chevrolet Corvette, and subtle isn’t one of them. It is a classic designed to draw attention, not blend into the background. The Corvette is a one-owner vehicle that… more»
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Custom Coupe: 1968 Chevrolet Impala 307 V8
Introduced in 1968, the Impala Custom Coupe was an Impala with a Caprice 2-door roofline. It was a departure from the fastback styling of the Sport Coupe. Boasting one of the nicest paint jobs I’ve seen on a vintage… more»
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Stretch Limo: 1966 Ford Mustang
If you run a limousine service (or want to start one) and are looking for something out of the ordinary, how about this 1966 Ford Mustang? It has been stretched from its original form to take six people (2… more»
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Daily Driver Project: 1963 Ford Country Sedan
In 1963, if you went shopping for a full-size station wagon at your Ford dealer, you had three choices. Each based on the level of trim. The bargain package was the Ranch Wagon, followed by the Country Sedan, which… more»
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British Hatchback: 1967 Triumph GT6 Mk l
Before MG launched its GT into the market, Triumph had cobbled up a hatchback based on the Spitfire. The new car was heavier than the Spitfire, and its inline four-cylinder labored under the extra weight. The project was shelved… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1972 Chevrolet Impala
The best-selling U.S. car in 1972 was the Impala, with Chevrolet finding homes for nearly 600,000 units of this one-year model alone. With so many produced, I’m surprised how long it’s been since I last saw one on the… more»
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4-Door Marauder! 1964 Mercury Park Lane
Beginning in mid-1963, the Marauder sub-series was introduced as a sports/performance take on Mercury’s full-size automobiles. And a 4-door hardtop joined the mix in 1964 along with the 2-door fastback. It was available in all trim levels, so the… more»
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Old School Cool: Flamed 1955 Chrysler Newport
Given the high future costs of restoring a neglected vintage automobile, it generally makes more sense to hold out for the most solid example you can afford, no matter what the make or model of your dream car happens… more»
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Little Engine That Could: 1983 Ford Ranger Diesel
Throughout the 1970s, Ford relied on imports to fill the needs of the compact truck market in the U.S. Mazda supplied a Japanese truck badged as the Courier to compete against the likes of the Chevrolet LUV, also an… more»
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Mechanically Updated: 1976 FMC 2900R Turbo Diesel
Color me surprised to learn just how cool this 1976 FMC 2900R motor home. Sure, it’s interesting based on its design alone and 440 powerplant (well, it used to have a 440 powerplant), but there’s actually a lot more… more»
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43k Original Miles: One Owner 1970 Cadillac Eldorado
We’re no strangers to low-mile claims at Barn Finds, and these claims must sometimes be taken with a grain of salt. However, the history and condition of this 1970 Cadillac Eldorado make the odometer reading of 43,000 original miles… more»
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Holy Grail LS6: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
Chevrolet introduced the 454 cubic inch big block V8 in 1970. The LS6 version was the most powerful at 450 factory horsepower and 500 lb.-ft of torque. These are considered the Holy Grail of Chevy muscle cars and command… more»
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46K Original Miles: 1982 Maserati Quattroporte
If brute force could be expressed in sedan form, the Maserati Quattroporte would be on my short list of cars that fit the definition to the proverbial T. This stately sedan is an Italian Buick, a car capable of… more»
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327 V8 Survivor? 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevy Corvette was in its third year of the second generation when the 1965 model year rolled around. The big news that year was the availability of a 396 cubic inch “big block” V8, though most were equipped… more»
