In Michigan where I live, and I suspect in many other places around the country, the 1968-72 Chevelle is in the running for the title of “America’s Collector Car.” That simply means that enough people aspire to own one… more»
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GTO Tribute: 1976 Pontiac Ventura 350 V8
Pontiac needed a smaller car to sell going into the 1970s. So, their solution was to go with a badge-engineered version of the tried-and-true Chevrolet Nova in 1971. The front clip was different, as were the taillights, and the… more»
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Diplomat Owner: 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SE
The Mercedes-Benz W140 platform is one of those vehicles that represents the pinnacle of the brand in the early and middle 90s, but sadly has fallen on hard times. However, when you find a decent one, you can forgive… more»
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Preserve or Restore? One-Owner 1967 Ford Fairlane 500
Some classics leave potential buyers with decisions to contemplate, and such is the case with this one-owner 1967 Ford Fairlane 500. It presents nicely as a genuine survivor, although the seller acknowledges that it carries a few minor cosmetic… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1940 Packard Senior Super 8
Packard built its reputation on elegance and engineering, and by 1940, the Senior Series Super Eight was among the most refined cars you could buy in America. Sleek, imposing, and replete with quiet prestige, these pre-war Packards carried a… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1949 Buick Super Sedanet
For a glorious postwar period of about five years’ duration, the beautiful American fastback ruled the road. Its time was brief; the “hardtop convertible” was popularized by General Motors in 1949 and roofs were never quite the same after… more»
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Racing-Inspired Vista: 1960 Pontiac Catalina
General Motors redesigned its 1959-60 cars in search of a longer, wider, lower appearance akin to the 1957-60 Chrysler “Forward Look” styling. For those years, the Catalina was on par with the Chevy Impala and represented the lion’s share… more»
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Garage-Kept 1932 Plymouth PB Two Door Sedan
Plymouth broke out of the gate quickly in 1928 – a new brand on the rise. It offered advanced features, including hydraulic brakes and rubber engine mounts (cutely called “floating power”) at a reasonable price. The brand’s popularity launched… more»
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Almost All Original: 1964 Ford Fairlane Sedan
You’ll find a little hypocrisy anywhere you go in life, and the car world is no exception. Every day on Barn Finds, I ogle interesting once-common-but-now-nearly-extinct sedans such as this 1964 Fairlane, and then I go home to my… more»
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One-Family-Owned 1977 Chevrolet Nova
The other day, I attended the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race at the Mid Michigan Motorplex in Stanton, Michigan, and I saw a green 1969 Nova SS with a 396 and base hubcaps run the quarter mile in the high… more»
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Starter Classic: 1968 Saab 96 V4
Saab’s 96 arrived in 1960 as a two-stroke passenger car with a bullnose grille not much different than its older sibling, the 93. But in 1965, the 96 began a metamorphosis, with its engine bay lengthened and its radiator… more»
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Nearly Done Stalled Project: 1959 Ford Prefecta
The Ford Anglia was a small 2-door sedan built in England from 1939 to 1967. The Prefecta was essentially an upscale 4-door version of the same vehicle. The seller’s nearly finished project should be a Prefecta 100-E, which was… more»
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Stunning Driver: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
What is the most iconic American car produced during the 1950s? Actually, that is a loaded question that will draw different responses from classic enthusiasts. The C1 Corvette could be considered the most influential, launching a badge that remains… more»
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Bug + Trailer: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
One shortcoming that is often cited when people discuss the iconic Volkswagen Beetle is a general lack of luggage space. However, this ’67 Bug addressed that issue, courtesy of its custom trailer. It adds versatility when it is needed,… more»
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Nova Survivor: 1962 Chevrolet Chevy II
By 1962, Chevrolet had two players in the burgeoning compact car market. First was the unconventional Corvair (rear-mounted, air-cooled) in 1960, followed by the more routine Chevy II a couple of years later. The Chevy II (aka Nova) was… more»
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Slant-Six Survivor? 1973 Plymouth Duster
The Plymouth Valiant was a popular compact in the 1960s. But sporty it was not. To attract younger buyers, they introduced the Duster model in 1970, a fastback that featured its own body from the cowl back. The seller… more»
