As the 1980s dawned, it seemed that the classic American muscle car was dead and buried. Some manufacturers were delving into the mystical world of fuel injection and electronic engine management on their V8 engines with limited success. Others… more»
Project Cars
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Project Bumblebee Update! Fixing Leaks
I recently wrote about my latest purchase, this 1960 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite. There was lots of great feedback in the comments section, so I thought I better get out and fix something on the car that I could… more»
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SS 396 4-Speed! 1966 Chevrolet Impala
The Super Sport is one reason why the Chevy Impala became such as huge seller in the 1960s. It was a limited production car in 1961, evolving into a widespread appearance package after that. It became so popular that… more»
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Surprisingly Solid: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
Rusty 1960s pony cars are one of the most common categories we see at Barn Finds, and many require deep commitment if the buyer is to return their project car to its former glory. That makes this 1969 Camaro… more»
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V8 Zombie Hunter? 1954 Volvo TP21 Sugga
I have come across one of these Volvo Suggas before and am always amused when you realize that Sugga translates into “Sow”. With both a civilian and military purpose in mind, this 1954 example, which looks like a TP21… more»
Single Family 1971 Chevrolet Nova Project
The Chevy II/Nova was a staple in the Chevrolet portfolio from 1962 through 1979. It was conceived as a more conventional competitor in the then-new compact car market space that Corvair entered first. This 1971 edition is a basic… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1948 Kaiser Sedan
Some of the most interesting cars that we come across for review are, I believe, what I would call fallen flag marques and Kaiser-Frazer certainly is one of the more notable. There are so many reasons why various different… more»
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Stored 17 Years: 1968 Pontiac Firebird
The Pontiac Firebird was in its second year of production in 1968, having joined the Chevy Camaro to do battle with Ford and its sales phenom, the Mustang. As such, physical changes were minimal between 1967 and 1968, such… more»
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Same Farm 44 Years: 1978 Dodge Power Wagon
The Power Wagon was the name used on Dodge’s four-wheel-drive, light, and medium-duty trucks that were produced for more than 35 years (1945-80). It was revived in 2005 and is part of the Ram 2500 models today. This edition,… more»
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Parked Since 1981: 1966 Oldsmobile 442
If you ever doubted the ongoing supply of desirable Barn Finds, this 1966 Oldsmobile 442 may help to allay your fears. The owner recently located it squirreled away in a barn, a spot it had occupied for four decades…. more»
Uncertain Seller: 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
Finding a classic car confusing is not a new thing, which appears to be the case with the seller and their First Generation Ford Mustang. They list the vehicle as a 1964 model, but there’s plenty of evidence to… more»
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Two Owner Survivor: 1968 Ford Mustang GT California Special
By traditional standards, the 1967 model year would have been considered a success for the Mustang. However, Ford was addicted to the record sales achieved during 1966, and 1967 marked a drop of around 22%. Keen to arrest this… more»
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Early “Crossover”: 1984 AMC Eagle
American Motors rolled the dice (once again) in the 1980s and came up with the Eagle, a 4X4 family car that would be considered a “crossover” 30 years later. The Eagle combined the comfort of an automobile with the… more»
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4-Speed Project: 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS
When the Super Sport was introduced in 1961, it was supposed to be a performance version of the Chevy Impala, which it was. But only 453 copies rolled off the assembly line. In 1962, Chevy’s strategy changed, and it… more»
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1 of 67: 1955 Arnolt-MG Coupe
S.H. Arnolt Inc. was a licensed automobile builder in the State of Illinois. Between 1953 and 1968, Arnolt sold four different types of cars with Bertone bodies. They were sold as American autos, but with British mechanical components and… more»
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Former Ambulance: 1954 Ford Courier
Beginning in 1952, Ford used the Courier name on a variety of vehicles, usually delivery wagons or pickup trucks. At first, it was a delivery model based on the base 2-door station wagon, the Mainline. This 1954 edition was… more»
