The 1935 Ford Model 48 was a successor to the 1932-34 Ford Model B. Ford coined the term “Tudor” to represent the 2-door sedans, while “Fordor” was a fancy name for 4-door sedans. This ’35 Tudor in Deluxe trim… more»
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Rare 5-Speed: 1992 Volvo 240
What a difference a transmission makes – or does it? In the case of cars that are not typically equipped with a manual gearbox, car enthusiasts normally prop that model up quite a bit as being more desirable for… more»
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Possible Survivor: 1964 Plymouth Fury
When I think of “Mopar Mania”. I usually apply it to ChryCo’s late sixties/early seventies cars like the ‘Cuda, Challenger, Super Bee, Charger, Road Runner, etc. But what about their predecessors, cars like today’s find, courtesy of T.J., a… more»
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Worth Fixing? 1955 Buick Special
The Special was a Buick staple in 1936 and on and off throughout the rest of the 20th Century. Its role usually was to serve as the GM division’s entry-level car, so in 1954 it would be the gateway… more»
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Unlikely Hot Rod: 1955 Kaiser Manhattan Barn Find
One of the new nameplates to emerge after World War II was the Kaiser. Bankrolled by shipbuilding magnate Henry Kaiser, the brand attracted a lot of attention and sales when automobile production resumed but fell behind the other offerings… more»
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No Reserve 1962 Chevrolet Impala 327
Who thinks the 1962 edition of the Chevy Impala is the best-looking iteration of the car for that decade? While I happen to fall into that camp, more than 700,000 buyers agreed as that’s how many were sold in… more»
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Bigger 403 V8! 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
One of Oldsmobile’s best-selling cars was the Cutlass Supreme, part of the lineup from 1966 to 1997. It was usually distinguished by its formal roofline and a higher level of trim. As a mid-size car, the Cutlass was downsized… more»
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Tri-Power Project: 1959 Chevrolet Impala
Between 1957 and 1959, Chevrolet used three different designs. First, there was the Tri-Five layout of 1955-57, then the one-year wonders of 1958, and finally the “bat wing” Chevrolets from 1959 to 1960. The latter was in response to… more»
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Restored 5-Window Coupe: 1931 Ford Model A
The Ford Model A was a much-improved product over the popular Model T. But it had the misfortune of being introduced just before the Great Depression, so sales never got nearly as close (5M cars vs. 14M). This example… more»
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Hemi Candidate? 1971 Dodge Charger 500
This 1971 Dodge Charger 500 is a tidy and solid classic with some desirable features. It has a couple of minor shortcomings, but none that prevent it from providing immediate motoring enjoyment. The seller floats the idea of a… more»
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English-Built Barn Find! 1959 Nash Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was designed in the U.S. but built in England for U.S. buyers. That was the first time that happened with a car sold on these shores. Sold between 1953 and 1961, they could be found at Nash… more»
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One Family Owned: 1973 Plymouth Gold Duster
We’ve seen a recent influx of interesting Mopar classics at Barn Finds, with some looking more promising than others. This 1973 Plymouth Gold Duster is a gem that has been part of the same family since it rolled off… more»
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62k Mile Survivor: 1974 AMC Hornet Sedan
American Motors brought back the Hornet name in 1970 for its new compact that replaced the aged American. That change also brought an end to the use of the Rambler moniker. The car would remain in production through 1977… more»
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One Family AMC: 1963 Rambler Classic 660
American Motors rolled out its first all-new designs in seven years when the new mid-size Rambler Classics and Ambassadors were introduced in 1963. They were sleeker than before and had some updates and improvements that were significant enough for… more»
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Ultimate Driving Machine: 1988 BMW 535i
Well, this is a first for me, I’ve never covered a BMW 535i, and actually, I don’t recall ever covering a BMW. No barn find here but this is a sharp looking 1988 535i and the seller claims that… more»
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Original Paint! 1970 VW Type 3 Fastback
Though the Beetle was the most popular VW back in the earlier decades of the brand, it wasn’t just Bugs that were adorning our roadways, as the Bus was also a popular choice along with a few Karmann Ghias… more»
