In today’s world, a car named Dictator just wouldn’t work. But in the 1920s when Studebaker applied that name to its entry-level car, it meant that the automobile “dictated the standard” for others to follow. This nice-looking, non-running example… more»
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Rare 4-Speed: 1968 Dodge Dart 4-Door
From 1963 through 1976, the Dart was Dodge’s entry in the crowded compact car market. And in 1968 alone, they sold nearly 172,000 copies. Many of them were basic 4-door sedans like this one. But how many of those… more»
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AHB-Code Police Package: 1984 Plymouth Gran Fury
While the Plymouth Gran Fury made a fine family sedan during the mid-eighties, it was also a popular choice for law-enforcement agencies, with this 1984 model spending its formative years as part of the Idaho Highway Patrol fleet. However,… more»
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Stored Since 1957: 1930 Chrysler Series 77 Sedan
Rarity, it seems, is becoming a very fluid concept. We have all seen sign boards at car shows claiming that a particular car is one of a handful left in existence. Yet, if you are a loyal Barn Finds… more»
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BF Auction: 1956 Plymouth Fury Power Pack
Plymouth introduced the Fury to its model range as a “Spring Special” in 1956, and the badge endured in various forms for over two decades. Buyers received excellent performance for their cash, but those craving more could order their… more»
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One-Owner 43k Mile 1999 Buick LeSabre Custom
Wearing optional locking wire wheelcovers, this 1999 Buick LeSabre Custom isn’t just a Custom in its model designation – with that fancy, faux convertible top, it’s a custom Custom. With only 43,000 miles, it’s barely broken in, even though… more»
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Rare 1955 Studebaker President Speedster
The Speedster was the successor of the 1953-54 Starliner and the forerunner of the 1956 Hawk (series) which would run in some fashion through 1964. Based on the President’s hardtop, the ’55 Speedster was a one-year-wonder and only saw… more»
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Out of Long-Term Storage: 1940 Graham Hollywood
By the late 1930s, The Hupp Motor Car Company was fighting for its life after more than a decade of declining market share. In what can, in retrospect, be seen as an act of desperation, the company purchased the… more»
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442 Clone: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
The most often cloned muscle car in the General Motors fold is probably the 1969-72 Chevelle SS 396. But others pop up from time to time, like this 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. It wears 442 badging (or 4-4-2 if you… more»
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One Owner, Original Paint: 1966 Jaguar Mark X
Jaguar’s Mark X was the ultimate expression of the company’s marketing tagline – Grace… Space… Pace. Introduced in October 1961, just a few months after the Jaguar XKE, the new saloon represented an upgrade over every other Jag saloon… more»
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Rare In The States: 1954 Morris Oxford
One of the joys of the classic world is that there appears to be something out there for everyone, regardless of taste and budget. The classifieds overflow with muscle and pony cars, while there are plenty of luxury and… more»
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Swivel Buckets and 36K Miles: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Certain types of vehicles stir the Barn Finds army into an absolute frenzy. Cars like this 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass for sale on Craigslist in Maple Leaf, Minnesota are guaranteed to elicit several comments from readers. This, from a writer’s… more»
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Parked in The ’70s: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
I have been involved in the classic scene longer than I probably care to admit, and certain cars have remained a constant throughout those decades. One of the more obvious is the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. Many enthusiasts believe… more»
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350 V8 Project: 1971 Pontiac LeMans
This 1971 Pontiac LeMans had been a daily driver for many years. The plan was to eventually restore the car, but mechanical issues developed, and the automobile has been sidelined for the past eight years (and maybe outside). Some… more»
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Understated Luxury: 1956 Continental Mark II
In contrast to the fireworks emanating from the studios of Virgil Exner over at Chrysler and Harley Earl at GM, Ford organized its Continental division in 1952 to produce an understated but exclusive car for a well-heeled few. The… more»
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Hot Rod Project: 1936 Ford 3-Window Coupe
There are certain years of prewar Ford production that attract hot rod builders like flies to a picnic. 1932, 1934, 1936, and 1940 are all banner years for Fords, and within those years, coupes and roadsters reign supreme. For… more»
