The El Camino was a wagon-based utility coupe (“ute”) built by Chevrolet. It debuted in 1959 and was retired in 1987. However, during its early years (1961-63), Chevrolet didn’t make an El Camino. With a redesign in 1961, Chevy… more»
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Government-Issue: 1958 Pontiac Bonneville Ambulance
Regular Barn Finds readers might recognize this 1958 Pontiac Bonneville ambulance. It could be that we saw it nearly five years ago as a project that had been sitting idle for 20 years at that time. Work has since… more»
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No Reserve: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
Don’t be fooled by its appearance, because this 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS is rock-solid and complete. It is also well-documented and numbers-matching, which matters when the engine bay houses a 454ci V8. Partially dismantled in the 1980s, the winning… more»
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Worth Saving? 1959 Ford Fairlane 500
The 1958 model year was tough for most automakers (except those selling compacts). The economy was in the doldrums, but the turnaround began in 1959. As such, most saw a rebound, especially Ford, whose sales grew by 47% from… more»
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Smooth 361: 1960 DeSoto Fireflite
People often say you get what you pay for. Therefore, any running, roadworthy vehicle from Chrysler’s “Forward Look” era with a four-figure asking price will inevitably need work. That is the case with this 1960 DeSoto Fireflite, although its… more»
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Factory Hydra-Matic! 1954 GMC 150 Pickup
“A factory automatic transmission in a 1954 GMC pickup? You’ve lost your mind, SG!” You’re right about both of those things, but the first one is easy to verify without the need for a straitjacket. This 1954 GMC 150… more»
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SS Project: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet, along with the rest of General Motors (except Cadillac), joined Ford in the mid-size market in 1964. The Chevelle debuted, and it was instantly successful, selling more than 338,000 copies that first year, excluding the revitalized El Camino… more»
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Utility Coupe Project: 1983 Dodge Rampage GT
The Dodge Rampage was a FWD subcompact version of the Chevrolet El Camino, based on the Omni 024 sport coupe. Produced from 1982 to 1984, it had 90% of the Chevy’s towing capacity, so it was rated as a… more»
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Unsung Horse Collar Wagon: 1958 Edsel Villager
Despite selling automobiles for only 3 model years, Edsel developed a reputation that lasted much longer than the brand did, and unfortunately, many of the memories among old-school gearheads aren’t positive. Bad timing was a factor, as an economic… more»
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Original Paint Project: 1965 International Scout 800
Long before the term “SUV” entered our vocabulary, International Harvester was busy building the vehicles that would define the category. This weathered 1965 Scout 800 is sitting in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, and is listed here on Facebook Marketplace. It… more»
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Almost Finished: 1966 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet’s Impala hit a sales record in 1965 that is likely to never be beaten. More than one million cars were produced, excluding the Biscayne and Bel Air. That’s a hard act to follow, and sales dipped a little… more»
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Elegant Project: 1932 Studebaker Dictator Regal Convertible Sedan Model 62
The name of this car is about as long as its 117″ wheelbase, but then, the 1930s gave rise to plenty of wordy model descriptions. Offering a car in a half dozen body styles and another half dozen trim… more»
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Rock-Solid Project: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
If you don’t mind getting your hands dirty, knocking out a few dings and dents, and wielding a spray gun, this 1962 Chevrolet Impala deserves a close look. It runs and drives well, featuring its original V8, a rebuilt… more»
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HiPo 383 V8 Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner
Besides the Pontiac GTO (1964), the Plymouth Road Runner (1968) was perhaps the biggest hit of the muscle car era. Based on the B-body Belvedere, the Road Runner began as a budget muscle machine compared to the upscale GTX… more»
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Silvercrest Roof: 1959 Imperial Southhampton
So, when is a Chrysler not a Chrysler but still a Chrysler? In 1955 (and for the years ahead), Chrysler Corp. took all Chrysler badging off the Imperials, hoping to better position them against Cadillac and Lincoln. It was… more»
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Shoebox Stored 63 Years: 1950 Ford Drop-Top
In the years immediately following World War II, American-made automobiles were largely retreads of pre-war models. While Ford production resumed in 1946, its first all-new cars didn’t arrive until 1949 as design and retooling finally came through (the same… more»
