In 1970, Volvo equipped its 1800 coupe models with fuel injection, hence the designation 1800E. There was also a cosmetic upgrade to the car, though the basic body didn’t change until the cute 1800ES station wagon arrived in 1972…. more»
Project Cars
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Restomod Truck Project: 1964 Ford F-100
Ford introduced its F-Series of trucks after World War II and has dominated the pickup market ever since. The fourth generation arrived in 1961 and would add to the trucks’ popularity. The seller has owned this 1964 edition of… more»
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Some Assembly Required: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The popularity of the Chevelle SS 396 led Chevrolet to promote it to series status in 1966. More than 72,000 deliveries were tabulated in ’66 and another 64,000 in ’67 before GM redesigned its intermediates in 1968. This drop-top… more»
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Wild Styling! 1961 Dodge Polara
Yikes! I’m not sure how I’d describe this 1961 Dodge Polara. It has a Star Wars-esque bearing about itself, courtesy of Virgil Exner’s imaginative pen. Styling is always subjective and I sorta like this one but mostly don’t. It… more»
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BF Auction: 1956 Mercury Montclair
Choosing the best candidate for a project build can be challenging, with the decision often driven by the buyer’s budget and skills. Some enthusiasts want to dive into their build immediately, while others prefer to enjoy their new purchase… more»
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No Reserve: 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park
It can sometimes be challenging to decide when a classic has deteriorated beyond the point of no return. Views differ on the subject, and I expect that to be the case with this 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park…. more»
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Yard Running Project: 1955 Studebaker President
Studebaker and Packard merged in 1954, just before the start of the 1955 model year. So, the cars that both companies built weren’t impacted until the 1957 model year. The plan to resurrect the President nameplate as Studebaker’s top-of-the-line… more»
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Rusty Fastback: 1965 Ford Mustang (Inline-6)
The popular Ford Mustang debuted in the Spring of 1964, but only two body styles were offered at first: the hardtop coupe and the convertible. It wouldn’t be until the Fall of 1964 when full-year 1965 Mustang production got… more»
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Cheap Project? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The seller of this 1957 Chevrolet feels his reduced price of $5,500 is a very reasonable exchange for all of the potential he’s seeing here, and with this price reflecting a reduction of five hundred dollars already plus the… more»
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Unrestored 1958 Lancia Aurelia B24S Cabriolet
Lancia’s Aurelia was a kaleidoscope of models, from the slightly frumpy B10 to the luminous Spider America. Not only did the sheet metal change, but Lancia was ever in self-improvement mode, tinkering around the edges of its unique solutions… more»
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Just Needs Detailing? 1955 Buick Special Sedan
Here at Barn Finds, a lot of the cars submitted to us have come out of long-term storage. Most were not hermetically sealed and placed in climate-controlled enclosures at the start of their entombment. The great majority find themselves… more»
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Parked In ’80: 1968 Dodge Charger
When this 1968 Dodge Charger recently emerged from over four decades of storage, it was stated to still be in 100% original condition throughout, but I’d estimate that number at closer to 96 percent ’cause those Cragars definitely aren’t… more»
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Rare Micro Car: 1952 Mochet CM 125 Grand Luxe
When I hear “grand luxe”, I translate it roughly as “large, luxury, top shelf”. But Frenchman Georges Mochet – who inherited his father Charles’ cyclecar business – thought differently about these things. He had evolved the business away from… more»
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1 Of 477: 1960 Lancia Appia Lusso
The Lusso was a 2-door coupe version of the Lancia Appia. It was produced in Italy between 1959 and 1962 and only 477 copies ever saw the light of day. This example from 1960 was imported to the U.S…. more»
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Quonset Hut Find: 1972 Pontiac GTO 455 H.O.
Ouch! That’s the first thing that came to my mind upon spying this 1972 Pontiac GTO. To make matters worse, it’s an H.O. version, one of only 645 assembled in ’72. There’s no backstory included in the listing but… more»
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Bright Orange 1972 Volkswagen Beetle
If you were a teenager in the 1970s or 1980s, there’s a fair chance you tooled around in a VW Beetle. That’s because zillions of them were around and they were cheap as dirt. Detroit finally began to seriously… more»
