If you’ve been searching for a vintage project that’s off the beaten path, this 1966 AMC Marlin in Aldergrove might be worth a closer look. Listed on craigslist, it’s said to be a complete, numbers-matching car with the original… more»
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Bargain 1965 MG Midget!
Once in a while, when I’m scanning our assignment lists here at Barn Finds, a car is so compellingly cheap, I try to put it in front of you as soon as possible. Here’s an example – no, it’s… more»
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End of the Line: 1969 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
Chevrolet’s compact Corvair entered the scene in 1960 with a lot of fanfare and optimism. Nearly a decade later, it retreated into history with barely an honorable mention. The seller’s 1969 Monza Sport Coupe is one of only 2,717… more»
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Is It Salvageable? 1958 Chevrolet BelAir
When I first spied this 1958 Chevrolet BelAir two-door sedan, I initially thought it looked like the victim of a mob hit with its door blown off and the hood all askew. Well, that’s not exactly what happened (I… more»
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Convertible Conversion! 1978 Ford Thunderbird
Ford introduced its Thunderbird as a luxury convertible in 1955, yet by the late ’70s, convertibles had practically vanished from American show rooms, opening the door to third-party conversions like this feature car. The 1978 Ford Thunderbird in Portland,… more»
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Field Find: 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix
During the early sixties, personal luxury coupes were gaining popularity in the marketplace, and it didn’t hurt their desirability either if they also offered strong performance. The early Pontiac Grand Prix is one of those cars fondly remembered as… more»
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1967 Checker Marathon Wagon Plus Parts!
Checker Motor Company is known for its taxi cab business, but about 10% of its production was devoted to consumer vehicles. This endeavor was prompted by an antitrust suit in New York City that opened the taxi market to… more»
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Cheap Project: 1968 Ford Falcon Futura Wagon
Ford introduced the compact Falcon to claw back market share from imports – but the model resonated in the company’s line-up for decades, thanks to its unibody platform. The first Falcons were powered by a 144 cu. in. in-line… more»
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Pair of Drop-Tops: 1965 and 1966 Ford Mustangs
Ford built nearly 175,000 convertibles in its successful initial run from 1964 to 1966. Because of their large production numbers, these cars aren’t terribly rare today. But they don’t often turn up in pairs like this duo near Palmdale,… more»
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Basic Wheels: 1977 Chevrolet Nova
The fourth generation of the Chevy Nova (1975-79) was its last as a rear-wheel drive vehicle, yet it was as popular as the cars that preceded it. Chevy cancelled the Nova to make way for the FWD Citation, which… more»
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Sport Series Survivor? 1962 Chrysler 300
The Chrysler 300 Letter Series is the forerunner of the popular muscle car movement of the 1960s. From 1955 to 1965, they were trimmed like New Yorkers but performed at a higher level. To boost overall sales, Chrysler cooked… more»
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Drop-Top Convert Project: 1967 Chevrolet Nova
The second generation of the Chevrolet Chevy II/Nova arrived in 1966. With a squarer look, it was less successful than the first-gen cars of 1962-65 (the best was yet to come in 1968-72). Focus was largely on sedans and… more»
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1-of-199: 1967 Ford F250 4×4 Pickup
We see our share of classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds where sellers make bold rarity claims. Some don’t stand up to close scrutiny, but those confirmed by documentary evidence are worth more than a passing glance. This… more»
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Desert Find Roller: 1958 Chevrolet Yeoman
Not only were Chevrolet’s cars all-new in 1958, but the naming logic was overhauled, too. Instead of the 150, 210, and Bel Air, your choices became Delray, Biscayne, Bel Air, and Impala. That applied to station wagons, too, now… more»
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1 of 2,215: Rare 1955 Willys Bermuda
Willys Motors is remembered most for its success in producing the Jeep for both military and commercial consumption. But they were in the automobile business for a time, too, including the compact Bermuda, which was the end of the… more»
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No Reserve 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe V8
I haven’t owned or worked on a “Shoebox” Ford, but I do have a literary connection with them. When I was a kid, the local bookstore in my local mall (two things that aren’t really things for the most… more»
