Chevrolet redesigned its automobile lineup in 1958, going for “bigger is better” and a shuffling of the nameplates. Things were looking up until a deep economic recession put the whammy on new car sales in ’58. And Chrysler’s success… more»
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Cheap Buy? 1950 GMC 100 Pickup
From the days when a GMC truck was a GMC, and not a Chevy, we have this 1950 GMC 100 for your review. The seller bought it a year ago but does not disclose why he’s ready to move… more»
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Stored 25 Years: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet built a lot of good-looking automobiles in the 1960s. And they were also some of the industry’s bestsellers. The 1962 Chevy Impala Sport Coupe tops my personal list, an evolution of the styling of the ‘61s, which had… more»
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No Shorty Here! 1978 Dodge B200 Tradesman 3-Door Maxivan
As many auto buyers shifted their focus towards economy and improved gas mileage in the late seventies, downsizing was gaining popularity in the industry during this time, with several models seeing a significant reduction in both size and weight… more»
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Fantastic Foundation: 1932 Ford Roadster Hot Rod Project
It takes a dedicated individual to tackle a Hot Rod build. Locating the appropriate parts is only the beginning, because these types of projects typically involve a fair degree of fabrication before the owner’s dream becomes a reality. This… more»
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Blown Beast: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Pro Street
If you’ve been dreaming of a no-nonsense street machine with a throwback drag-strip attitude, this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Pro Street build may just hit the mark. Starting life as a real X33-code Z/28, this coupe has since undergone a… more»
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73k Mile Tri-Five Sedan: 1957 Chevrolet 150
With the iconic status that the tri-five Chevrolet offerings have attained, not much introduction is necessary, other than perhaps pointing out that this one’s an entry-level 150 model. A couple of other choices were also available, including the upscale… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1958 Edsel Pacer Convertible
I think it’s safe to say that the Edsel has gotten its revenge for all those years of jokes; after all, I can guarantee that at least a handful of Barn Finds readers are calculating costs and planning garage sales… more»
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Slant Nose Targa: 1977 Porsche 911
This 1977 Porsche 911 is, like many others, suffering from the lingering side effects of having been a cheap, old sports cars for many years before every air-cooled 911 shot up in value. What we see here is a… more»
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Bucket Seat Project: 1962 Ford Falcon Futura
Ford joined Chevrolet and others in the “new” compact car market in 1960. Their product was thoroughly routine in its engineering (in contrast to the air-cooled Chevy Corvair). In the beginning, the Falcon was a pure econobox, but the… more»
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2 for 1 Projects: Pair of Chevrolet Nova Drop-Tops
When Chevrolet introduced the Chevy II/Nova in 1962, it was everything the Corvair wasn’t. It was a conventional compact with the water-cooled engine sitting up front. It was more like the Ford Falcon, and the two vehicles would dominate… more»
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Fix While You Drive! 1963 Ford Fairlane 500
Ford’s success at launching a compact car in 1960 led them to fill a second void in 1962 – the intermediate. The company rolled out a mini-me version of the Galaxie using the Fairlane name, which had been a… more»
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Wild Custom: 1963 Chevy Bel Air–Based Roadster Project
Now here’s a project with personality! This 1963 Chevrolet began life as a four-door Bel Air but has since been converted into a custom two-door “Impala-style” roadster. Located in the northwest suburbs of Illinois and listed here on craigslist,… more»
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BF Auction: 1970 Pontiac GTO
It would be easy to take one look at this 1970 Pontiac GTO and dismiss it immediately. That could be a mistake, because it offers a surprising amount to potential buyers. It will require work if it is to… more»
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Mechanic’s Special: 1991 Cadillac Brougham
Do you like Cadillac luxury at a convenient price? Are you familiar with the intricacies of an early 1990s Chevy V8 with Throttle-Body Injection? If so, this 1991 Cadillac Brougham may be your next hobby car/luxo boat/daily driver. Barn Finds reader… more»
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In Progress Roadster: 1969 Datsun Fairlady 1600
The Datsun Fairlady roadster is often overlooked in classic open-top classes, with the British makes seemingly dominating the category. This is a shame, as the cute-as-a-button Datsun is a compelling choice both as a classic cruiser or a hot-rod… more»
