The Windsor was a Chrysler staple throughout the 1940s and 1950s. When Chrysler rolled out the first round of its “Forward Look” products in 1955, it applied the Nassau name to an entry-level Windsor 2-door hardtop. It was a… more»
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Cheap 1964 Fuji Go-Devil Portable Mini Bike!
Missing the rare-to-find carrying bag and with a much smaller replacement seat, but looking like a pretty easy restoration project, this 1964 Fuji Go-Devil Portable Mini Bike can be found here on Facebook Marketplace in Jasper, Georgia. These aren’t… more»
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Reassembly Required: 1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic
The 88 (also Eight-Eight) was an entry- or mid-level full-size car in the Oldsmobile portfolio for more than 50 years. One incarnation was the Dynamic 88, which was in the fold from 1958 to 1968. This 1960 edition is… more»
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Two-Face Project: 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile introduced the Toronado in 1966 as a personal luxury car. Unlike other U.S.-built cars in its class, it used front-wheel-drive, the first time since Cord did it back in the 1930s. This ’67 was redone 20 years ago… more»
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383 Power! 1960 Mercury Monterey
This! Yes, this 1960 Mercury Monterey is one that I’ve been looking to review for a long time. Why, you ask? It’s the taillights – I remember these very specific rear markers from long ago but couldn’t recall what… more»
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Custom Built Hearse: 1968 Chevrolet Nova
Chevrolet’s primary compact, the Chevy II/Nova, got a big boost in sales with a redesign in 1968. The styling and engineering proved quite successful, and interest remained high throughout the third generation (through 1974 with one light refresh). There… more»
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Big Bad Orange: 1969 AMC Javelin
With some classics, certain paint shades are more desirable than others. That is undoubtedly true of this 1969 AMC Javelin. Its Big Bad Orange is one of the most highly sought colors, and the car’s overall presentation is quite… more»
One Of 172: 1989 Vixen SE
It looked futuristic when new, and this 1989 Vixen SE remains unlike almost anything else on the road. The low-slung, 21-foot motorhome combines unusual styling with a 3.8-liter GM V6 and a four-speed automatic transmission. The seller states that… more»
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1963 Chevrolet Bel Air El Camino?!!
The El Camino was a wagon-based utility coupe (“ute”) built by Chevrolet. It debuted in 1959 and was retired in 1987. However, during its early years (1961-63), Chevrolet didn’t make an El Camino. With a redesign in 1961, Chevy… more»
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Government-Issue: 1958 Pontiac Bonneville Ambulance
Regular Barn Finds readers might recognize this 1958 Pontiac Bonneville ambulance. It could be that we saw it nearly five years ago as a project that had been sitting idle for 20 years at that time. Work has since… more»
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No Reserve: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
Don’t be fooled by its appearance, because this 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS is rock-solid and complete. It is also well-documented and numbers-matching, which matters when the engine bay houses a 454ci V8. Partially dismantled in the 1980s, the winning… more»
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Worth Saving? 1959 Ford Fairlane 500
The 1958 model year was tough for most automakers (except those selling compacts). The economy was in the doldrums, but the turnaround began in 1959. As such, most saw a rebound, especially Ford, whose sales grew by 47% from… more»
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Smooth 361: 1960 DeSoto Fireflite
People often say you get what you pay for. Therefore, any running, roadworthy vehicle from Chrysler’s “Forward Look” era with a four-figure asking price will inevitably need work. That is the case with this 1960 DeSoto Fireflite, although its… more»
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Factory Hydra-Matic! 1954 GMC 150 Pickup
“A factory automatic transmission in a 1954 GMC pickup? You’ve lost your mind, SG!” You’re right about both of those things, but the first one is easy to verify without the need for a straitjacket. This 1954 GMC 150… more»
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SS Project: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet, along with the rest of General Motors (except Cadillac), joined Ford in the mid-size market in 1964. The Chevelle debuted, and it was instantly successful, selling more than 338,000 copies that first year, excluding the revitalized El Camino… more»
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Utility Coupe Project: 1983 Dodge Rampage GT
The Dodge Rampage was a FWD subcompact version of the Chevrolet El Camino, based on the Omni 024 sport coupe. Produced from 1982 to 1984, it had 90% of the Chevy’s towing capacity, so it was rated as a… more»
