Except for the Imperial, the New Yorker was Chrysler’s flagship model from 1940 to 1996. Using the Forward Look platform from the early 1960s, the New Yorker was heavily restyled in 1963 and looked like a different car. The… more»
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Easy and Affordable: 1949 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe
When you examine modern passenger cars, their styling has become quite generic. Occasionally, a manufacturer will introduce a new feature, but the financial risks involved are now considered too significant to justify treading a radical styling path. That brings… more»
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Ready to Restore: 1959 Imperial Crown Southampton
Choosing a project candidate can be challenging, but the sheer variety of motor vehicles produced over more than a century means there is guaranteed to be something to appeal to almost every taste. Those seeking 1950s luxury and excess… more»
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Health Forces Sale: 1985 Renault Alliance Convertible
One of the sadder aspects of many Barn Finds write-ups is that sickness and/or death is the reason that many of these vintage, classic, and collectible vehicles are on the market. We all have projects that we want to… more»
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It’s All There: 1970 Volvo 1800E Project
I must admit it, I’ve never been a big Volvo fan. Sure, their durability and safety-enhanced designs are part of their justly deserved legacy – they just, ah, seem a bit boring. Except, however, the 1800 series such as… more»
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Older Shelby Tribute: 1966 Ford Mustang GT
A lot of iconic cars debuted in the 1960s. The Pontiac GTO and the Plymouth Road Runner are two that come to mind. But at the top of the list would probably be the Ford Mustang, selling nearly 1.3… more»
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One Prior Owner: 1956 Chevrolet 210
Given that nearly five million of the “Tri-Five” Chevrolets were built in 1955-57, quite a few are still out there today. In the middle year, 1956, the 210 2-door sedan was the third most popular model/body style at more… more»
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Dust For Free: Barn Find 1977 Jaguar XJ6C
The XJ series was the pinnacle of Jaguar’s touring models, with a cabin to rival the most luxurious of living rooms. Spacious, and saturated with leather, wool, and wood, these sedans arrived in 1974 to take the place of… more»
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Modifications Already Done: 1965 Austin-Healey Sprite
Earlier this week I wrote a story about a rough but solid 1969 Austin-Healey Sprite that struck a chord with fans of these simple, honest sports cars. There is just something about a sports car that provides everything you… more»
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Driver-Quality Slant-Six: 1967 Dodge Dart GT
Chrysler redesigned its compact cars for 1967, giving the Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant new leases on life. That iteration would prove quite popular and remain in production through 1976. The GT was the sporty version of the Dart… more»
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Nailhead V8 Project: 1963 Buick Riviera
Buick introduced the Riviera in 1963. Some say it was General Motors’ first entry into the personal car market, though the Pontiac Grand Prix debuted in 1962. Though Oldsmobile (Toronado) and Cadillac (Eldorado) would later also use its E-platform,… more»
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Luxurious Barn Find: 1966 Plymouth Fury VIP
This 1966 Fury VIP is indeed a rare car as the seller proclaims, although back in the sixties Plymouth didn’t intend for it to be, as the brand had high hopes that their new luxury model would catch on… more»
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Factory 427? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Selling a desirable Corvette is serious business. Documentation has to be verifiable, numbers must match, and credentials must be heavily scrutinized. Or you can put a vague ad with a few pictures on eBay and let ‘er rip! The… more»
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Runs and Drives! 1948 Studebaker M5 Truck
Studebaker’s M-series trucks were the company’s follow-on to the swanky Coupe Express. Launched in late 1940, the M-series aggregated the upscale features of the Coupe Express and the pick-up’s serviceability – showing budding consideration for the comfort of driver… more»
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Needs An Engine: 1960 Chevrolet Impala Project
My father was a dedicated GM guy, depending on the year and the need, it was either a Chevy or an Oldsmobile. When ’59 rolled around and it was time for a new business car, the batwing BelAir was… more»
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GT Package: 1973 Chevrolet Vega Kammback Wagon
Throughout automotive history, there have been numerous cars that got an initial bad rap that didn’t entirely deserve it, with the Corvair and Edsel being a couple that immediately come to mind. But one that seemed to earn its… more»
