The Corvair represented adventurous engineering by Chevrolet because it had rarely commenced engineering a new model from a blank sheet of paper. It suffered some reputational issues, but a well-maintained example can offer a rewarding driving experience. Our feature… more»
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Low Original Miles: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 Sedan
The nomenclature that automakers use is never more confusing than over at Mercedes-Benz. Seeing “190” in the title here can bring to mind the little sister to the 300SL, called the 190SL – a glorious car if a bit… more»
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Drive It! 1948 Pontiac Silver Streak Torpedo
Pontiac barely made it through the Great Depression. In 1935, it was set to be absorbed forever into GM as a cost-saving measure when Frank Hershey, working under Harley Earl, stepped forward with the Silver Streak styling that would… more»
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Charity Case: 1974 Plymouth Road Runner
The Plymouth Road Runner was one of the top automobiles that ruled the muscle car scene in the late 1960s. But – by the mid-1970s – the muscle car dynamic had changed, and the Road Runner was just holding… more»
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Ready To Cruise! 1960 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet redesigned their cars for the second year in a row in 1959. Most think this was in response to the “Forward Look” Chryslers of 1957-59 whereas the all-new 1958 Chevies were bulky and round. However, the Bow-Tie folks… more»
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Project In Waiting: 1936 Packard 120
And now for something from the “What in the Sam Hill happened here”? department. An old Packard is always an exciting find, and if you think about it, they’re all old, but I mean one that I would consider… more»
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My Father’s Oldsmobile: 1993 Cutlass Ciera
This is my father’s Oldsmobile. He had one just like it, the same color too. I drove it two or three times. I’d say it did nothing exceedingly well but it didn’t do anything badly either. People liked them,… more»
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Almost Fabulous: 1953 Hudson Hornet Twin H-Power
In 1948, Hudson introduced the innovation that would both inspire one of the most famous cars of all time, and contribute to the demise of the Hudson name: the Step-Down. The Step-Down affixed the floorplan of the car at… more»
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Trailer Needed: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Tri-five Chevrolets have been consistent performers in the classic market for decades, and pristine examples often attract eye-watering prices. However, there are also cars at the other end of the spectrum demanding attention, and this 1956 Bel Air is… more»
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Stiffly Sprung: 1979 Volvo 242 DL
Volvo spent decades carefully cultivating a reputation firmly founded on safety, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t produce interesting and impressive vehicles. The stunning P1800 makes the list due to its styling, while the 240T swept the opposition away… more»
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Solid Restorer: 1949 Mercury 9CM Coupe
With the war years behind it, American vehicle manufacturers could turn their attention to civilian car design and manufacturing. Initially, many post-war vehicles were little more than lightly reworked versions of those that rolled off the line in… more»
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One Owner: 1988 Ford Festiva L
Some readers will look at this 1988 Ford Festiva L and question its worthiness for inclusion on the pages of Barn Finds. I understand that sentiment, but I feel we need to cut this little gem some slack. Ford… more»
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Never Restored: 1954 Studebaker Champion
It isn’t unusual to find an older classic car that managed to survive more than six decades unrestored. However, finding one in that state that has been part of the same family since Day One is far rarer. That… more»
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1965 AMC Ambassador 990H: Which Is Which?
Look carefully before you leap. That’s the lesson this 1965 AMC Ambassador 990H seems to offer. We got this tip from Pat L, and if you want the car, seen here on craigslist, you’ll have to come up with… more»
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Original Paint: 1964 Mercury Montclair
Annual model updates are common, but it is unusual for a manufacturer to introduce a new generation of a vehicle but only keep it in production for a single year. However, that was the case for the Fourth Generation… more»
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Only 10K Miles? 1971 Pontiac LeMans
Finding a non-muscle car version of a muscle car, such as this 1971 Pontiac LeMans, as opposed to a GTO, is always a welcome find in my book. They are often overlooked though some, such as the ’68-’72 Chevrolet… more»
