The “buy one, get one free” philosophy has been a proven marketing strategy for years. From pizzas to electrical appliances, the lure of something for free has proven irresistible to many customers. That might be the case with this… more»
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Wounded Bullet Bird: 1961 Ford Thunderbird
After a very successful transition to a 4-seat personal luxury car in 1958, the Ford Thunderbird was redesigned again in 1961. That generation (1961-63) earned the nickname “Bullet Bird” due to its rocket-like space age styling, including taillights that… more»
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Affordable Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Although the four-door variants aren’t as popular as the Sport Coupe, the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air remains a staple of the classic scene. Many enthusiasts believe that the company hit a sweet spot with the styling. It produced cars… more»
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Studemino Project: 1981 Chevrolet El Camino
This is the third time we’ve seen a Studemino here on Barn Finds. A Studemino is/was a 1978 to 1987 Chevrolet El Camino with the bullet nose of a 1950-51 Studebaker grated on to it. The obvious question is… more»
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4-Door Cheap Wheels: 1978 Chevrolet Nova
The rear-wheel-drive Chevrolet Nova was nearing the end of the line in 1978. Two years later, it would be replaced by the front-wheel-drive Citation (which was a disappointment, IMO). The seller’s ’78 Nova looks like it was once a… more»
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Wood-Free! 1951 Plymouth Suburban
As an interesting footnote in the U.S. auto industry, competing manufacturers used the same name on two of their vehicles at the same time. Chevrolet’s use of the Suburban moniker dates to 1934 and is still in production as… more»
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Two For One! 1982 Honda MB5 Pair
Only offered here in North America for one model year, these are interesting two-wheelers, and you’d be guaranteed to have the only one at almost any vintage motorcycle show. This pair of 1982 Honda MB5 motorcycles can be found… more»
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39k-Mile Weekend Project: 1965 Ford Mustang
There were many automotive success stories in the 1960s, but the Ford Mustang must top the list. Unlike the Chevy Impala, which hit one million units in 1965 alone, the Mustang was a brand-new car. And it strongly appealed… more»
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Carport Find: 1978 Dodge D150 Pickup
Dodge’s “D-Series” of trucks was in production from 1960 to 1980, then rebranded as RAM after Lee Iaoccoa arrived at Chrysler. A second redesign came along in 1972 and provided the trucks with a more modern look. The seller’s… more»
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Sitting 47 Years: Pair of 1965 Pontiac GTOs
If you got into your time machine and went back to 1964, you could witness the introduction of both the Ford Mustang and Pontiac GTO. The latter is credited with starting the mid-size muscle car movement that dominated the… more»
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Blazerossa? 1985 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer
Attempting to copy a design or an elegant look is often said to be a form of flattery, but it usually works best when the basic idea is executed from something that already bears a resemblance or similarity to… more»
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Rare First Year: 1968 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
It isn’t unusual for vehicle manufacturers to adopt a “toe in the water” approach when releasing a Limited Edition. Such was the case with Oldsmobile when it unveiled the 1968 Hurst/Olds. Demand far outstripped supply, and these first-year classics… more»
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400 HO/4-Speed: 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible
At first glance, it appears that time hasn’t been kind to this 1968 Pontiac GTO Convertible. From its tired paint to its shredded top, it doesn’t make a positive first impression. However, the seller claims that there is only… more»
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Before and After? 1972 Dodge Charger Rallye
The 1971 model year was the last of the uber-powerful Mopars. The 426 Hemi and the 440 6-Pack were discontinued, victims of rising insurance premiums and engine detuning. In the Charger camp, the Charger R/T was replaced by the… more»
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Flat-top Rag-top! 1967 Ford Fairlane 500
The Fairlane nameplate dates to the 1950s. But in 1962, Ford shifted the moniker from a full-size car to the new mid-size platform, which would eventually become the Torino. This 1967 Fairlane 500 may once have been a decent… more»
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Cheap 52k Mile 1973 Dodge Charger
Spotting the words “deal” and “Mopar” in the same sentence is a rare occurrence nowadays, but this 1973 Dodge Charger just might be one of the better buys out there right now in the third-generation marketplace. Granted, this one’s… more»
