Plymouth broke out of the gate quickly in 1928 – a new brand on the rise. It offered advanced features, including hydraulic brakes and rubber engine mounts (cutely called “floating power”) at a reasonable price. The brand’s popularity launched… more»
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Almost All Original: 1964 Ford Fairlane Sedan
You’ll find a little hypocrisy anywhere you go in life, and the car world is no exception. Every day on Barn Finds, I ogle interesting once-common-but-now-nearly-extinct sedans such as this 1964 Fairlane, and then I go home to my… more»
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One-Family-Owned 1977 Chevrolet Nova
The other day, I attended the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race at the Mid Michigan Motorplex in Stanton, Michigan, and I saw a green 1969 Nova SS with a 396 and base hubcaps run the quarter mile in the high… more»
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Starter Classic: 1968 Saab 96 V4
Saab’s 96 arrived in 1960 as a two-stroke passenger car with a bullnose grille not much different than its older sibling, the 93. But in 1965, the 96 began a metamorphosis, with its engine bay lengthened and its radiator… more»
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Nearly Done Stalled Project: 1959 Ford Prefecta
The Ford Anglia was a small 2-door sedan built in England from 1939 to 1967. The Prefecta was essentially an upscale 4-door version of the same vehicle. The seller’s nearly finished project should be a Prefecta 100-E, which was… more»
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Stunning Driver: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
What is the most iconic American car produced during the 1950s? Actually, that is a loaded question that will draw different responses from classic enthusiasts. The C1 Corvette could be considered the most influential, launching a badge that remains… more»
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Bug + Trailer: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
One shortcoming that is often cited when people discuss the iconic Volkswagen Beetle is a general lack of luggage space. However, this ’67 Bug addressed that issue, courtesy of its custom trailer. It adds versatility when it is needed,… more»
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Nova Survivor: 1962 Chevrolet Chevy II
By 1962, Chevrolet had two players in the burgeoning compact car market. First was the unconventional Corvair (rear-mounted, air-cooled) in 1960, followed by the more routine Chevy II a couple of years later. The Chevy II (aka Nova) was… more»
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Slant-Six Survivor? 1973 Plymouth Duster
The Plymouth Valiant was a popular compact in the 1960s. But sporty it was not. To attract younger buyers, they introduced the Duster model in 1970, a fastback that featured its own body from the cowl back. The seller… more»
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350 Tri-Power: 1955 Chevrolet 210
The 1955 model year saw the introduction of what became known as Chevrolet’s tri-five model range. It proved a sales hit during its three-year production run, remaining an integral part of the classic scene to the present day. This… more»
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30k-Mile Museum Piece: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air
If you wanted a new, low-frills, full-size car in 1962, the Chevrolet Bel Air was hard to beat. It was a step up from the fleet-quality Biscayne, but not as well equipped as the top-of-the-line Impala. The seller’s car… more»
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A Good Daily Driver? 1983 Chevrolet Chevette CS
As rough as this 1983 Chevrolet Chevette CS four-door sedan looks in the overall photos and even in the detailed photos, I tend to agree with the seller that it could make a good daily driver. Maybe not the… more»
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65K-Mile Survivor: 1972 Buick Electra 225
I have a hard time thinking of a more elegant car, at least from the early 1970s, than this 1972 Buick Electra 225 hardtop sedan. The details, color, and condition all come together on this one, in my opinion…. more»
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One Prior Owner: 1987 Dodge Aries
The K-car line-up of automobiles, including the Dodge Aries, is credited with saving Chrysler Corp. from extinction in the 1980s. The company’s dependence on stodgy big cars in the 1970s almost did them in, but the front-wheel-drive, gas-sipping K-cars… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Some readers will take one look at this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu and immediately dismiss it for having too many doors. However, doing so could be a mistake, because it is a genuine one-owner survivor with a freshly rebuilt… more»
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Simply Stunning: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Some classics are so stunning that identifying a single outstanding point is seemingly impossible. Such is the case with this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. From its sparkling paint to its striking interior, this Bow-Tie icon has much to offer… more»
