I’ll drive almost anything, but at heart, I’m a big proponent of the BOP trio of Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. However, like many collectors, I think that the 1958 models, especially the Oldsmobile and Buick, were overwrought. But we… more»
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Grandma’s Cheap Wheels: 1998 Ford Taurus SE
The Taurus was Ford’s mid or full-size family car from 1985 to 2019. For the period between 1996 and 1999, the automobile had unusual styling that corresponded with the Ford “Blue Oval” logo. Oval was the theme, and you… more»
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Extensive Records: 2003 Bentley Arnage T
There is no denying the presence of a car like the Bentley Arnage T. This model is from the glory days of Bentley before they became the victim of acquisition and corporatization, losing major aspects of its identity along… more»
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38K Mile 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
Midnight Canyon Red Metallic! Ford was kicking it up several notches on their color names in the mid-1980s. They were also kicking up the luxury as seen in this nice 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria four-door sedan. Yes, they… more»
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One-Owner 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury
It makes me sad sometimes that I’ll never know the ownership history of some of my cars. In a few cases it’s my fault, as I’ll be too engrossed in loading up the trailer and thinking about the work… more»
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Basic Wheels: 1978 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy Nova enjoyed a long run on its rear-wheel-drive platform. From 1962 to 1979, it was probably the best-selling compact car of its era. This 1978 edition may have things that will turn off some buyers, such as… more»
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$7K 1963 Rambler Classic Six You Didn’t Know You Wanted!
The other day, I was watching a YouTube video from Orphan Car Garage, a Massachusetts dealer, that featured a black 1963 Rambler Classic Six 770 Sedan for sale. I couldn’t look away, because the 1963 Classic had such clean… more»
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Cool Old Sled! 1960 Buick LeSabre Post-Coupe
In 1959, the LeSabre joined Buick’s ranks as its entry-level, full-size automobile. And it remained a Buick fixture until 2005. These big cars were all-new in 1959, yet changes to the 1960 models were quite visible as the slanted… more»
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Running Project: 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
The first-generation of the Chevy Corvair wrapped up in 1964. And it was the best so far with a larger engine (up from 145 to 164 cubic inches) and changes to the suspension that should have pleased Ralph Nader…. more»
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V8 Transplant! 1978 Chevrolet Chevette
As a youngster, one of the slowest automobiles I can remember driving was a seventies Chevrolet Chevette, owned by my aunt who lived across town. She was recovering from surgery, and family members were taking turns going over and… more»
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Perfect Is Overrated? 1971 Buick Skylark For $22K
Some enthusiasts state that while they always admire perfection, they prefer classics parked in their garage to have a few flaws. I initially struggled to understand this philosophy, but I get where those people are coming from. Owners of… more»
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1 of 494: 1978 Plymouth Volare Super Coupe
The muscle car era shifted gears in the mid-1970s. Performance models went from being potential fire breathers in the late 1960s to flashy decal and sticker cars that mostly just looked fast. Two of these cars were from Chrysler… more»
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39K Original Miles: 1990 Bentley Mulsanne S
Bentley has always been the British luxury brand associated with more sport than opulence, at least compared to its Rolls-Royce siblings. That being said, we’re still not talking about Porsche-grade performance, but the Bentley was clearly geared towards an… more»
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Packard’s Junior: 1952 200 Club Sedan
Packard began demoting its cars into the midmarket segment in the 1930s. Admittedly, its first effort – the 120 – helped ease the company through the Great Depression, but once the downsizing stake was in the ground, the company’s… more»
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Recently Restored? 1966 Plymouth Belvedere II
In 1962, the Chrysler B-body platform was intended to pass for a full-size car. But its dimensions were smaller than those of the competition at Chevrolet and Ford. When the company finally brought a full-size car to market again… more»
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British Saloon Project: 1951 Riley RMB
My challenge here at Barn Finds, with a mostly American and slightly past-the-age-of-restoration crowd, is to impress you with the remarkable Riley. It’s a tall order. Obviously, the photos are …. less than stellar. And perhaps for the Riley… more»
