The Impala Super Sport was introduced as a limited-run performance car in 1961. In 1962, the emphasis shifted from muscle to style and sales skyrocketed. Enough so that the Impala SS became a series of its own beginning in… more»
Luxury Cars
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LS V8 Swap! 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The 1970 Monte Carlo was Chevy’s first foray into the personal luxury car segment of the market. It shared its roots with the Chevelle Malibu as well as the Pontiac Grand Prix. At the time of its introduction, it… more»
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Daytona Speedway: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Ambulance
The roots of the Superior Coach Company date back to 1909. They’re well known for converting luxury vehicles into limousines, hearses, ambulances, and other specialty vehicles. This includes numerous Pontiac Bonneville’s of which at least one was in service… more»
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28k Original Miles: 1960 Imperial Crown 2-Door Hardtop
The seller located this 1960 Imperial Crown 2-Door Hardtop squirreled away in a barn. It had occupied that spot for decades, but it has survived the time in isolation surprisingly well. They revived this classic, but it needs someone… more»
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Black (and White) Beauty: 1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
One look at this black and white beauty from the front, rear, side, (and inside), and it’s no wonder the Chevrolet Monte Carlo was such a sales juggernaut in the 70s. It’s still a great looking two-door “personal luxury… more»
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Rocket V8 Survivor! 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The mid-size Olds Cutlass Supreme, which started as an option on the F85 compact, became one of the best-selling automobiles of the 1970s and 1980s. The car found its footing in its third generation (1968-72) and would take off… more»
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No Reserve: 1958 Edsel Citation
Ah, Edsel. A brand that became synonymous with failure. Ford proved that the right car in the right place at the right time could succeed, with the Mustang a shining example. Edsel was the polar opposite, and the shocking… more»
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1 of 66 Drop-Tops! 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe
The Plymouth Barracuda got a complete overhaul for 1970 and the result was a design that would deliver a 50% increase in sales over the prior year. Its Gran Coupe was introduced as the premium model for those who… more»
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It’s A Stretch! 1958 V8 Rolls-Royce
Barn Finds has readers, and commenters, from all over the world. I see comments arrive from the U.K., France, Australia, South Africa, and of course, Canada. If I’ve failed to mention other locales, a thousand pardons but these are… more»
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Rare Willow Mist? 1963 Buick Riviera
Just when you think every old, interesting collectible car has been scooped up by a flipper, and it’s just not possible for another to surface, ta-da! a beautiful, inaugural year 1963 Buick Riviera appears. Claimed as a 40K original… more»
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One-Family 428 GP! 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
The zeal and vision of Pontiac General Manager John Z. DeLorean (yes, that DeLorean) energized designers of the 1969 Grand Prix to reinvent the sporty upscale two-door in the vein of popular pony cars like the Ford Mustang and… more»
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Last Gasp Model: 1958 Packard Hawk
When I first saw this 1958 Packard Hawk, it set my mind racing. The Hawk represented the last hurrah for the company before production ground to a halt. It made me wonder whether a carmaker has ever gone out… more»
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Rare 1955 Packard Caribbean Convertible!
Packard introduced the Caribbean in 1953 based on their 1952 show car called the Pan American. For most of its somewhat brief life, the Caribbean was available only as a luxury convertible, the top-of-the-line automobile offered by the company…. more»
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Workshop Finds: Three Jaguar Sedans!
We’ve featured a few listings now from the seller in Oregon who clearly either bought or inherited a forgotten workshop full of derelict classics, and he’s posted a new batch of finds with a series of Jaguar saloons. The… more»
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1 or 12 Left? 1958 Edsel Bermuda Station Wagon
Ford had high hopes for its new division of cars in 1958. The Edsel debuted with no fewer than 18 models to join Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln. The problem was the brand was introduced at a time when the… more»
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Supercharged Project: 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2
Whether then-president Sherwood Egbert really thought the Avanti could help save Studebaker is debatable, but legend has it that the concept of the car was born on a cocktail napkin. Rushed into production in 1963, the Avanti never reached… more»
