Virgil Exner’s “Forward Look” styling of the late 1950s helped Chrysler post some impressive sales numbers – for a time. “Suddenly, it’s 1960!” was the marketing mantra in 1957. But by 1960, the styling was getting dated, and –… more»
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Early Mopar Muscle: 1956 Chrysler 300B
The Chrysler 300 “letter series” of performance cars were built between 1955-65. After the 300-C of 1955, the sequential lettering began with the 300B in ’56 and ended with the 300L years later. Early 300s found success on the… more»
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Rare Automatic Equipped 1969 MGC GT
I remember seeing a few of these three-door hatchbacks on the road as a teenager (along with the cool-looking fastback Triumph GT6) but didn’t know the story behind them or their rarity. Only 1,773 GTs were sold in the… more»
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Original 383: 1969 Dodge Charger SE
It appears that this 1969 Dodge Charger SE has led quite a life. It doesn’t feature its original paint, but its original V8 rests under the hood. It has been sitting for many years and needs a new owner… more»
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496 Big-Block: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
In all of my decades of involvement in the classic car scene, I don’t remember hearing anybody say, “I wish my car had less power.” Often, owners will go searching for more power, but in the case of a… more»
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Retro Cool! Ford F-350 Camper
1967 marked the first year for the 5th generation Ford pickup. For the past several years their values have grown steadily and they are now amongst the most popular of the F-Series trucks. Out of the hundreds of thousands… more»
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Garage Find Project: 1958 Edsel Ranger
Ford had high hopes when it introduced the new Edsel line of cars for 1958. They would compete alongside Ford’s automobiles, Mercury, and Lincoln, giving the company a fourth division, just like Chrysler (remember DeSoto?). For a variety of… more»
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Bitter Chocolate: 1975 Porsche 911S Coupe
The website says “Condition: Used,” but with only 10,245 miles on the odometer, I’d say this 1975 Porsche 911S is almost like new! Located in Wylie, Texas, and listed here on eBay, this German classic is available for $8,800–… more»
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Potent Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Convertible
The owner of this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible has commenced the process of transforming an already powerful car into a fire-breathing monster. He has set the groundwork and secured some of the more desirable parts, leaving the finishing touches… more»
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No Reserve: 1957 MG MGA Roadster
The owner of this 1957 MG MGA drove the car regularly until recently. It has spent most of the past two years hidden away in his garage, and he feels that this situation must change. Therefore, he has decided… more»
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Farm Find Project: 1950 Austin A40 Devon
The A40 was marketed by Austin Motor Co. between 1947-52. They were the first post-war cars the company built and had a mixture of both old and new engineering. More than 450,000 of them were built in six years… more»
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One Family Owned: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Finding a family that makes the most of hand-me-down clothes is not unusual. However, finding the same thinking with a classic car is less so. That is the case with this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. It has passed through the… more»
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Project or Parts? 1937 Cord 812 Westchester
We don’t often see examples of the 1937 Cord 812 cross our desks here at Barn Finds, but to have two appear in quick succession is a rare treat. I recently had the privilege of covering another 1937 Cord… more»
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V12/5-Speed? 1951 Plymouth Suburban Wagon
Continuing in a two-door station wagon vein, here’s a seldom-seen one in the form of a 1951 Plymouth Suburban, but this example is harboring quite a surprise – one never envisioned in the early ’50s. This wagon, technically known… more»
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427 Tri-Power: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
The seller is this 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Coupe’s second owner. This classic has been in storage since it was involved in a minor fender bender in 1977. It features many desirable options, including a 427ci Tri-Power big-block. It… more»
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Only One in U.S.? 1967 Siata Formichetta
The Siata Formichetta was a small van built in Spain in the 1960s. Though total production reached about 7,000 units, few if any of these transports are known to have made it to the U.S. This one is an… more»
