Chrysler used the Saratoga nameplate off and on between 1939 and 1965. But after 1961, it only appeared on Chryslers built and sold in Canada. That’s where you’ll find the seller’s seemingly nice 1962 Saratoga, though the photos don’t… more»
Project Cars
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Italian Harley: 1973 Harley-Davidson TX-125
Harley-Davidson touted the new-for-’73 TX-125 as an “on-road, off-road, 5-speed, oil-injected good time machine.” We’ve seen a few Harley+Aermacchi motorcycles here on Barn Finds over the years, and they’re always interesting to dig into. This 1973 Harley-Davidson TX-125 can… more»
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GTO Clone Wannabe? 1964 Pontiac LeMans
The Pontiac Tempest/LeMans was promoted from a compact car to an intermediate in 1964. That paved the way for the GTO muscle car that joined the line-up mid-year and changed the automotive landscape going forward. The seller’s car has… more»
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Just Out Of Storage: 1954 Buick Special
All cars taken out of long-term storage should be as nice as this 1954 Buick Special Deluxe Series 40 two-door sedan. It’s an entry-level vehicle (the kind my father always bought) but it’s very nice for the most part…. more»
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1972 Plymouth Valiant Scamp 2-Door Hardtop
As faded as a Hollywood star/starlet, this 1972 Plymouth Valiant Scamp 2-Door Hardtop is, in my opinion, one of the best body styles that Plymouth had in this era. The front bumper could have been a bit smaller, but… more»
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Running Project: 1978 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Looking to boost sales, Ford introduced the Mach 1 on the Mustang in 1969. It was a performance and appearance model that captured new sales but was unable to prevent overall Mustang market share from declining further due to… more»
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Restoration Required: 1965 Jaguar E-Type FHC
Taste is purely subjective, but I have always considered the Jaguar E-Type to be the most beautiful passenger car ever built. Many believe the E-Type to be designer Malcolm Sayer’s master work, although he also turned his attention to… more»
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Identity Crisis: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ragtop
The popularity of the mid-size Oldsmobile Cutlass continued to grow in 1969, its sixth year. The car had been redesigned the year before, so the ’69 editions only had mild styling changes. The seller’s convertible was built in 1969,… more»
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Worth Fixing? 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Well, if it looks familiar, it is, as we covered this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 about a year and a half ago. The good news is that its price has been reduced by $3,000. The bad? It’s in no… more»
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Rare 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible
Dodge was the last U.S. auto manufacturer to field a “pony car,” and it arrived in 1970 in the form of the Challenger. It was initially successful with sales of nearly 77,000 copies in the first year. But only… more»
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Aluminum V8: 1962 Buick Special Convertible
Buick reinvented the Special in 1961 as a “senior” compact on a new unibody Y-platform shared with Oldsmobile and Pontiac. It was unique in that a 215 cubic inch aluminum block V8 was the source of power (although a… more»
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Field Find: 1965 Ford Country Squire
This one looks more like a High Plains Squatter than a High Plains Drifter. The seller believes that this 1965 Ford Country Squire has been off the road since ’76, and though it’s located in Castle Rock, Colorado, it… more»
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Solid California Project: 1967 Plymouth GTX 440
For Plymouth buyers who desired a higher trim level to accompany their muscle car than the Road Runner offered, a GTX fit the bill beautifully, plus it also came with a 440 as standard equipment. The additional cost was… more»
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Does The Small Mouth Stay? 1961 Triumph TR3A
If you like “Sidescreen” Triumphs, you’ve immediately noticed something wrong with this picture: “Wait a minute! The TR3A had the wide-mouth grille!” Of course, you also know that converting the nose of an early TR is common enough that… more»
BF Exclusive: 1951 Ford Custom Deluxe
I was on vacation with my lovely bride last week for a few days, and before we headed out for our day’s activities, I had the TV on in the background. Since I like old things, I found myself… more»
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Projects and Parts: Trio of AMC Metropolitans
The Nash Metropolitan arrived in 1953/1954 just before Nash’s merger with Hudson to form American Motors. It was a 2-seat (maybe 3 occupants in a pinch) economy car built for AMC in England by Austin Motor Co. 95,000 copies… more»
