In its ninth year in 1970, the Chevrolet Nova was still at or near the top of the U.S. sales chart for compact cars (307,000 units). Many of them came with econobox power (6-cylinder), including the seller’s grandfather’s coupe…. more»
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Lotus Alternative: 1970 Ford Cortina Mk II 1600E
When Ford collaborated with Lotus, the result was a Cortina that enjoyed success on the track and in the showroom. The downside is that today, the Lotus Cortina’s desirability means it tends to attract high prices in the classic… more»
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Cheapest of Wheels: 1991 Chevrolet Corsica
The Corsica was the latest front-wheel-drive compact car to emerge from Chevrolet in the 1980s. From 1987 to 1995, nearly 1.6 million of them ventured out on the highways, yet when was the last time you recall seeing one?… more»
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Rebuilt Engine And More: 1955 Buick Century
During the first half of the 1950s, Buick had the world on a string, as Frank Sinatra and other crooners so memorably sang. It produced 738,814 units for the model year, enough for third place in the industry. Unfortunately,… more»
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A Joy to Drive: 1954 Ford Customline
It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words. If that is true, then the first photo of this 1954 Ford Customline tells us much. The selection of show silverware leaning against the front bumper attests… more»
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Future Drag Car? 1962 Chevrolet Biscayne
From 1959 to 1975, the Biscayne was Chevrolet’s entry-level full-size automobile. The car was popular for fleet purchases and the like. If you didn’t mind rubber floor coverings instead of carpeting, the Biscayne was your car. The seller’s ’62… more»
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Work-In-Progress: 1972 Plymouth Duster Twister
The Duster was a popular compact car from Plymouth in the 1970s. It was created by adding a sporty fastback body to the rather stoic Valiant foundation. Plymouth sold a ton of them from 1970 to 1976, including the… more»
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50K Original Miles: 1993 Ford Taurus SHO
A few days ago, I heard a commentator discussing how more respect needs to be shown to 80s and 90s cars because the day is upon us where those vehicles are more collectible than commuter. Once considered throwaway, the… more»
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Italian Elegance: 1952 Siata 208CS Lungo 2+2 Bertone Berlinetta
It’s that time again: August in Monterey, when the cognoscenti descend on a few square miles of mid-coast California to view a selection of the world’s most interesting cars. I know what you’re thinking – it’s not a barn… more»
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Rebuilt 283: 1965 Chevrolet Nova
We see our share of Chevrolet Novas in SS form crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and it is always refreshing when one of the “lesser” models appears for us to review. This 1965 Nova is an excellent example… more»
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1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais International
Next up on FCS (Forgotten Car Series), comes this unusual, heavily-clad model that used to be seen every once in a while, and it would make you turn your head. Now it really makes you turn your head as… more»
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Original Paint: 1958 Edsel Ranger
The Edsel project seemed like a good idea at the time, although history demonstrates that it was one of the automotive industry’s greatest follies. It proved to be the wrong car in the wrong place at the wrong time,… more»
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Storage Shed Find: 1954 Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe
This 1954 Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe is down-to-earth in more ways than one. First, it’s a sturdy and reliable piece of transportation, an unassuming two-door sedan that will never raise the eyebrows of the local constabulary or give pause to… more»
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No Reserve: 1960 Morris Minor 1000
Although the original Mini is viewed by many as one of the “Cars of the People,” the reality is that it was the humble Morris Minor 1000 that managed to get the British public mobile again after World War… more»
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Your Next Daily Driver? 1955 Chevrolet 210 Sedan
Recent evidence at Barn Finds suggests that 1955 Chevrolets come in threes, as this is the third one this week that has turned up for sale. Of those three, this Two-Ten might be the best candidate for a non-salt-state daily… more»
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Don’t Part it Out: 1993 Pontiac Bonneville SSEI
Insurance auctions and salvage lots are oftentimes great places to find potential enthusiast vehicles at a serious discount. Now, you’re not going to find a Ferrari or a survivor Fox body, but there’s plenty of interesting vehicles that don’t… more»
