Popular in the 1970s, “personal luxury cars” combined luxury with a hint of sportiness and were offered in a wide variety of makes and models. Cars like the Chevy Monte Carlo were hot and bucked industry sales trends at… more»
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Is It Junk? 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
Some classics reach a point where you look at them and decide their only value is scrap steel. That is how many readers will feel about this 1972 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340. However, it does have a few redeeming features… more»
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Lime Green Project: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340
In the late 1960s, insurance companies were cracking down on muscle cars by raising premiums on youthful drivers. That led auto manufacturers to look for ways to get around the insurance gods. One avenue was to equip lighter compact… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
The seller purchased this 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer from its original owner. It is unclear what plans they had for it, but it seems they may not have come to fruition. The supplied information is pretty sketchy, and the… more»
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No Reserve SS454! 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
Back in late 1970, I attended a downtown auditorium new car show and muscle cars were still very popular, every manufacturer was present showing off their wares. There was a crowd that had converged around a 1971 Chevelle SS454… more»
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Sprint OHC I-6: 1966 Pontiac LeMans
The Pontiac Tempest/LeMans/GTOs got new sheet metal in 1966, gaining stacked headlights in the process. And a tunnel-back roofline on the hardtops. They also got an overhead camshaft (OHC) inline-6 as the standard engine, a departure from what Chevrolet… more»
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Vague Ad Z-Car: 1976 Datsun 280Z 2+2
The adage that a rising tide lifts all boats is true in collectible automobile circles. It is no secret that collectible Japanese cars are appreciating at a stratospheric rate. One of these shooting stars is Datsun’s early Z-cars. While… more»
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Corvette Engine? 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The styling of the second-generation Chevelle was tweaked in 1969, making for a better-looking car (IMO). Also, the 327 cubic inch V8 was dropped in favor of the new 350, which was available in outputs of either 255 or… more»
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Under $10k! 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340
There’s something about seeing a classic like this 1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye in such a dilapidated state that it makes my heart ache. These are stunning-looking cars, but this one has fallen upon hard times. The price looks tempting,… more»
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Stored Since 1977: 1965 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
This 1965 Ford Mustang GT Convertible proves there are still desirable classics hidden in garages and barns just waiting for an enthusiast capable of returning them to their former glory. This gem has sat since 1977, but it is… more»
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Seldom Seen! 1960 BMW 700
Somewhere way back in the recesses of my car-induced brain, I recall the BMW 700. Digging around in the Barn Finds archives I could find six that we have covered before, most recently about a year ago with the… more»
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Upgraded Small-Block V8: 1971 Plymouth Scamp
Chrysler introduced two “new” editions of their compact cars in 1971, although they really weren’t new. In response to the successful Plymouth Duster fastback in 1970, Dodge got their version the next year called the Demon. At the same… more»
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Too Much Patina? 1948 Indian Chief
The overwhelming urge to restore every old vehicle has waned in the past few decades. In previous years, full restorations were common. It is now socially acceptable to keep an artifact in its original condition as long as it… more»
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Italian Project: 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider
The Italian-built Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider is considered one of the most iconic of the 1950s/1960s sports cars. They were built for nearly a decade and yet only about 14,000 copies were sold. This example from 1959 looks a… more»
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1 of 375? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner Racer
The first-generation Plymouth Road Runner was a hot commodity in 1968-70. Total production exceeded 172,000 copies, but most of them came with a 383 cubic inch V8. In 1969, in the 2-door hardtop body style, just 375 units came… more»
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Forlorn Cat: 1948 Jaguar Mark IV 1 1/2 Liter Saloon
Before WWII, Jaguar was evolving out of William Lyons’ Swallow Sidecar Company. Lyons managed to keep his company afloat during the Depression by joining with Standard to make a sports car. The SS1 was introduced in 1931 and produced… more»
