It is staggering to believe that in an era when manufacturers were keeping fairly comprehensive records, there is no definitive production total for the 1972 Buick Skylark Sun Coupe. Regardless of which of the many estimates you might choose… more»
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54K Mile Survivor: 1971 AMC Ambassador
Last week, I covered this beautifully restored 1960 Rambler American, and today, I’m going to stay in an AMC vein but move things forward eleven years and review this 1971 Ambassador, a find courtesy of Barney. Unlike the American,… more»
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73k Original Miles: 1991 Toyota Camry
A 1991 Toyota Camry may not rate as a genuine classic in the eyes of many, and I understand if you feel that way. However, when a car has thirty-four years of active service under its belt, has only… more»
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Should The Accessories Stay Or Go? 1950 Mercury Sport Sedan
As a guy who has been attending car shows his whole life, I’ve metaphorically seen it all. While I’m drawn to the factory look, it’s clear that there has always been a strong accessories contingent, and this 1950 Mercury… more»
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Driving Project: 1963 Pontiac Catalina
Hypothetically, you have this gap in your garage, and you’re trying to decide what should occupy that space. A pristine classic might seem a likely candidate, as would a survivor-grade vehicle. You could jump in boots and all with… more»
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No Reserve: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D California Edition
The Mercedes 300D is a good reminder that mileage figures are relative. An unrepaired Jaguar XKE with over 100k on the clock is rare. A 300D that’s traveled the same distance is barely broken in, and other than routine… more»
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Original Six-Window: 1963 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan
In the early 1960s, magazine road test after magazine road test came to the same conclusion: Even though the Cadillac was mass produced in great numbers, it would have been very difficult to find a car that was assembled… more»
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Needs Nothing: 1960 Morris Minor 1000
Those who experienced it first-hand will almost universally agree that life in post-war Britain was pretty miserable. Parts of the country had been bombed into rubble, and rationing remained widespread. The Government was keen to stimulate the economy, and… more»
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SS Clone Candidate? 1969 Chevrolet Nova
Other than a color change, this 1969 Chevrolet Nova looks like a solid survivor. It’s one of the 42% of Nova coupes to leave the factory with six-cylinder power. This edition is from the encore year following the popular… more»
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96% Restored! 1960 Rambler American
Whoa! This is a lowly 1960 Rambler American DeLuxe? Talk about a fabulous restoration, this is one sharp-looking car and hardly what I expected when I first saw this tip, courtesy of Curvette, on our tip line. I’d wager… more»
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BF Auction: 1989 Chevrolet Caprice
Some cars represent a bygone era of family sedans built with comfort, reliability, and understated style, and this 1989 Chevrolet Caprice hardtop is one such example. Offered here exclusively on Barn Finds, this car comes from its original owner,… more»
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Revived Pole Barn Find: 1965 Chevrolet Bel Air
The best-selling American-made automobile of the 1960s was not the Ford Mustang (though it was close). That honor goes to Chevrolet’s line of 1965 full-size cars, which added up to a record 1.4 million Biscaynes, Bel Airs, Impalas, and… more»
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Stunning Restoration: 1976 Toyota Corolla
The fuel crisis of the early 1970s saw many potential buyers turn their focus to small cars that were cheap to both buy and run. Japanese manufacturers had developed the production of such vehicles into an art form, providing… more»
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SS Restomod: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
The third-generation Chevrolet Nova is a popular car to be cloned as a Super Sport. Sometimes it takes factory paperwork to tell the real-deal muscle cars from the tributes. From the description provided, this appears to be a 1972… more»
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Survivor-Quality V8: 1972 Mercury Comet
Much like the first Mercury Comet was an offshoot of the compact Ford Falcon, so was the latter Comet to the Ford Maverick. The Maverick enjoyed Mustang-like popularity in 1969-70, so the Comet would quickly follow in 1971. And… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1960 Chevrolet Impala
Few cars capture the style and presence of the early 1960s quite like the 1960 Chevrolet Impala. Offered here on Barn Finds, this example comes with a remarkable backstory and an excellent foundation for finishing. Located in Moores Hill,… more»
