Chevrolet set a record for sales in 1965, so without many changes going into 1966, it was no surprise that sales with drop off (about 20% for the full-size cars, depending on model). Still, Chevrolet managed to build more… more»
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New Interior: 1963 Ford Fairlane 500
The Fairlane, named after Henry Ford’s estate in Michigan, was Ford’s primary car in the late 1950s. By the beginning of the 1960s, it played second-fiddle to the new Galaxie series, and in 1962 Ford moved the name to… more»
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1 of 100: Retro-Look 1996 Toyota Classic
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of its first production automobile, Toyota developed a limited-build vehicle called the Classic. It had a 1930s retro look and reminds me a bit of the 2000s Plymouth PT Cruiser. Only 100 were assembled… more»
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One Family Owned: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan
Choosing to part with a classic that has been part of your family for sixty-eight years must be difficult, but it is the decision made by the owners of this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan. It presents beautifully, carrying… more»
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Super Solid: 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Bubble Top
General Motors warmly embraced the “Bubble Top” look in the early 1960s, producing cars across its various marques that appeared remarkably light and elegant for their size. One of these was the 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Coupe, and our… more»
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Rare Tri-Tone Coronado: 1955 DeSoto Fireflite
That thing got a Hemi? You bet, it also has a tri-color finish denoting this 1955 Desoto Fireflite as a rare Coronado model – one of 500 produced to be exact. There’s no mistaking the ’50s vibe with its… more»
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429 Powered Cruiser: 1970 Ford LTD
OK Ford fans, here you go, this 1970 LTD two-door hardtop is a real looker! And, it’s in fabulous condition too. The seller refers to it as a “great boulevard cruiser” and I’d have to agree with that sentiment…. more»
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58,000 Mile Shoebox: 1950 Ford Club Coupe
1950 was a pivotal year in history. Diners Club was the first credit card introduced to the world, the Korean War began when North Korea invaded South Korea, and The Howdy Doody Show was a popular program for kids… more»
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V6 Power Survivor: 1964 Buick Skylark
Before 1964, the Skylark was a trim option on the Buick Special. But that year, it became a series of its own when it and the Special were promoted from compact to intermediate-size status. Unusual by Detroit standards at… more»
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Can It Be Saved? 1962 DKW Junior Deluxe
The 1950s were awash in three-cylinder cars. For instance, the Wartburg 311 hid a 0.9 liter in-line three in its engine compartment. Ditto several contemporaneous Saabs. The Berkeley SE492 of course. The Polish FSO Syrena. And over in Germany,… more»
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Parked 40 Years Ago: 1940 Packard One-Twenty
Automotively speaking, the U.S. had it all going on at one time. For example, Henry Ford’s Model T and the assembly line of interchangeable parts, the colossus that Willie Durant turned GM into, and of course, manufacturers like Packard… more»
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Beefy 390 V8: 1965 Mercury Monterey Marauder
The Marauder name was used by Mercury in the mid-1960s to denote a full-size performance car with a touch of luxury. A 390 cubic inch V8 was standard equipment, so they meant business. In 1965, the Marauder came as… more»
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Mr. Funk! 1967 Pontiac Bonneville 428
Call me “Mr. Funk”, proclaims this 1967 Pontiac Bonneville’s license plate. It could also go by the moniker “Mr. Bruiser”. The profile image makes this Poncho look more outsized than it actually is but this is a significant amount… more»
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60k Original Miles: 1964 Pontiac Catalina
The Catalina name had an enduring and successful run at Pontiac, initially used as a trim-level designation for the popular Chieftan series in 1950. By 1959, the Catalina earned the status of becoming a stand-alone model, with more than… more»
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454 V8 Included: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Chevrolet brought back the Monte Carlo SS in 1983 – 12 years after the last edition was available. The last time around, a 454 cubic inch V8 was offered, while a souped-up 305 would have to suffice a decade… more»
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Rare First Year: 1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley
Gauging the relative rarity of some classics can be challenging, although the frequency with which they cross our desks at Barn Finds seems to be a reasonable guide for domestic models. That brings me to this 1954 Mercury Monterey… more»
