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»
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468 V8 Project: 1974 Chevrolet Nova SS
When it came to fulfilling the needs of compact car buyers, the Chevrolet Nova was usually at the top of the heap. It was in production from 1962 to 1979, with the generation from 1968 to 1972 perhaps being… more»
BF Exclusive: 1948 Chevrolet 5100 Loadmaster
Cabover trucks always seem to draw a crowd, and this restored 1948 Chevrolet 5100 Loadmaster has the kind of presence that would be difficult to ignore. With its short nose, upright cab, bright blue finish, and working-truck proportions, this… more»
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39k Original Miles: 1965 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
In my opinion, the 1965 GM lineup of Chevrolet, Pontiac, Olds, Buick, and Cadillac were some of the best styled cars ever. Motor Trend magazine thought so too when it awarded its coveted Car of the Year Award of… more»
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Flat-Top Project: 1960 Buick LeSabre
General Motors had all-new B and C-body platforms in 1959-60, and Buick’s styling may have been the most unorthodox. The rear end of the cars looked like a giant locust headed north (like in the B-grade science fiction movies… more»
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The Last Droptop: 1972 Ford LTD Convertible
It’s amazing how the right surroundings can sometimes work wonders for an automobile photo shoot, with pleasure boating and cruising in a convertible going hand in hand to represent fun outdoor summer activities. However, this 1972 Ford LTD would… more»
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A Real Bargain? 1955 Chevrolet 150 Station Wagon
When desirability is stable or high for a particular make and model of automobile, entrepreneurs sometimes set exorbitant asking prices, as is often the case in the popular Tri-Five marketplace. We’ve seen numerous needy 1955 through 1957 Chevys fetch… more»
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Show ‘N Go: 1965 Fiat 1500 Cabriolet
Fiat’s range of vehicles spanned the spectrum from the sublime to the ridiculous, with everything in between. On the one hand, we have the Fiat 8V – a masterpiece in sheet metal. On the other hand, the bony 131… more»
