The Dictator was an entry-level automobile built by Studebaker from 1928-37. They began renaming all their cars in the late 1920s and the powers-that-be thought that Dictator would be a good name for a car (it replaced the Standard… more»
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Uncut Survivor: 1966 Ford Bronco
In recent times here at Barn Finds, we’ve seen a few classics come across our desks that have generated astonishing levels of interest when they have been listed for sale. This 1966 Ford Bronco continues that trend because while… more»
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Stored 38 Years: 1964 Lincoln Continental
The fourth generation of the Lincoln Continental enjoyed a lengthy run from 1961-69. As a direct competitor to Lincoln, the luxurious Continental was offered in sedan and convertible body styles, both with the famous (or infamous) suicide doors. More… more»
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350 Equipped: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
For many of our Bow-Tie enthusiasts, this is a project car that ticks a lot of the right boxes. It is a 1957 Bel Air, it has two doors, and there’s a healthy 350ci V8 under the hood. As… more»
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Supercharged! 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
The Golden Hawk was part of the Hawk series of cars produced by Studebaker in the 1950s/1960s. They only enjoyed a three-year production run (1956-58), with the last two having supercharged engines under the hood. Unlike some of the… more»
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Go Mango! 1970 Dodge Super Bee
Decades of fading barely dulls the impact of ’70s Mopar colors like Dodge’s Go Mango. As you’ll see below, this 1970 Dodge Super Bee in La Mirada, California wears a shiny coat of this crazy color in the engine… more»
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Bidding Gone Wild! 1963 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
It wasn’t too many years ago when a car like this would have been scrapped or sold as parts for a couple of hundred dollars. This 1963 Chevrolet Impala convertible has obviously been neglected for years and doesn’t appear… more»
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Rare Turbo: 1987 Buick Regal Limited Turbo
While most people remember the 1987 Buick Grand National and the GNX, the Regal Limited Turbo has managed to languish in their shadows. This is a shame because it is a vehicle that offers comparable levels of performance in… more»
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Old School Rod: 1928 Ford Model A
Personalization dates back to the earliest days of the motor car when buyers would specify coach-built bodies so that their vehicles would reflect their tastes or their unique needs. For most consumers, this was not a realistic option, but… more»
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Original A-Code: 1966 Ford Mustang GT
UPDATE 1/4/2021 – It looked like this Mustang GT had sold for $26,500, but it has been relisted. This time it has a BIN of $26,500 and can be found here on eBay. FROM 11/23/2020 – Looks can be… more»
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Stored 40 Years: 1963 Oldsmobile Jetfire Turbo
Rocketing onto the market in 1962, Oldsmobile’s Jetfire was part of their F-85 lineup and they were a kick, using Oldsmobile’s “Turbo Rocket Fluid” to give 215 horsepower – one horsepower per cubic inch – to this somewhat small,… more»
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572 Crate Motor: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe Convertible
I’ll let you in on a little secret. This 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe Convertible no longer looks like it did in this photo. This shot was taken the day that the owner drove the car into his workshop,… more»
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4.6 Hot Rod Project: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
With the way muscle and collector car values have gone over the last twenty-five years, I find myself getting stuck in this reverberating, circular concept that originality of purity is essential. It probably comes from reviewing way too many… more»
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Cheap Toyota-Powered 1964 MG Midget
A friend of mine used to own an MG Midget. He called it his “roller skate” because they were about the same size. Great Britain’s MG built the little Midget sports car between 1961-79 across four generations of essentially… more»
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455 Stage 1 Swap: 1970 Buick Skylark GS 350
If you wanted some muscle with your 1960/1970s Buick, you ordered the Gran Sport or GS. For the second generation of the Skylark (1968-72), the Skylark GS had become a series of its own. According to the seller, this… more»
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283 Project: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
As the story goes, GM designer Harley Earl perceived there was a demand for a U.S.-built, small, 2-seat sports car and work began on the Corvette early in the 1950s. The car became a reality in 1953 when the… more»
