The automotive design and manufacturing world is complex, but the recipe for sales success is relatively simple. A company must take sound engineering and construction techniques, wrap them in a body that people find attractive, and market those vehicles… more»
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38 Years In the Shed: 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevrolet downsized its full-size cars in 1977 as a move toward less weight and better fuel economy. Its mid-sized machines followed in 1978, including Chevy’s successful personal luxury car, the Monte Carlo. The irony was that the bigger ’77… more»
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Original Paint: 1955 Chevrolet 210 Sedan
Owning a pristine classic is an attractive idea that some find irresistible. However, this 1955 Chevrolet 210 Sedan isn’t pristine. It is a genuine survivor that wears that badge proudly. It is rock-solid and has never undergone any restoration… more»
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25k Original Miles: 1938 Ford Coupe
Buying an older classic with a known ownership history can sometimes be challenging, but that is the opportunity offered by this 1938 Ford Coupe. It is a well-preserved survivor ready to be enjoyed by a new owner, and its… more»
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What Year Is This Chevrolet Corvair Estate Auction Car?
One thing we can count on here at Barn Finds is the incredible depth of knowledge of our readers. Much like CIA photo analysts clustered around an image patiently digging for clues, our readers can correctly identify every possible… more»
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Project + Parts Car: 1960 Dodge Matador
Dodge began the 1960s with a whole new naming logic for its automobiles. Out were the Coronet, Custom, Custom Royal, and Lancer, and in were the Dart, Matador, and Polara. The Matador had a lower level of trim but… more»
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1934 Chevrolet Master Coupe Barn Find
In the early days of the automobile, the horserace between Ford and Chevrolet saw the companies swap sales leads several times. When the Model A was introduced, the scales gently tipped in favor of Ford. But in 1929, Chevrolet… more»
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Stroker Powered Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS
In 1972, Chevrolet built about 12,300 copies of the Nova Super Sport which came with an L48 350 that had been detuned a bit to meet growing emissions control requirements. This 1972 Nova may or may not be a… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1978 Plymouth Volaré
“America was ready. So was Volaré. The right car at the right time at the right price!” Who am I to argue with a 1978 Volaré brochure, especially when it paints such a rosy picture of these cars? This… more»
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Straight Eight Power: 1950 Packard Touring Sedan
Earlier in the week I covered this 1958 Packard and opined about the state of affairs that brought what was arguably the finest domestically produced automobile (Ask the man who owns one), to a rather ignoble end. Well, before… more»
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One Owner Project: 1978 Chevrolet Monza Spyder 2+2
It seems almost inevitable that an owner will advertise a car that has sat for decades, making an outrageous mileage claim courtesy of its lack of use. That makes this 1978 Chevrolet Monza Spyder 2+2 a refreshing change. It… more»
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Extraordinary Finish! 1971 Plymouth Duster
Note this auction link, this Duster is located in Attleboro, Massachusetts (Thx jimmyx) JO I picked this car to review because of its color. Yeah, silly reason I know, it’s code GY8 Gold Metallic but look at that finish’s… more»
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Post Grand National? 1988 Buick Regal
So, it’s time for a little “before and after” analysis, this time comparing the 1988 Buick Regal to its ’87 predecessor. The ’87, as most know, was the platform for the spectacular blacked-out Grand National, a car that was… more»
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48k Original Miles: 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix J
Although the automotive world had begun turning its attention to smaller and more efficient cars as the 1970s unfolded, it was still possible for a buyer to hand over their cash for a vehicle offering impressive interior space and… more»
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45k Original Miles: 1974 Jaguar XJ6L
What’s being sold on Craigslist in Minneapolis is “a nice rust-free 1974 Jaguar XJ6L.” The asking price is $9,000 for this 45,000-mile un-restored survivor.
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Your Forever Car? All-Original 1965 Pontiac Catalina
Ah, a large Pontiac from the 1960s. Has there ever been a more glorious thing, especially decked out in teal paint with an interior to match? That’s what you’ll get should you spring for this 1965 Pontiac Catalina. It’s… more»
