Chrysler was in a big growth mode in the 1920s, adding Plymouth and Dodge to the fold, with DeSoto’s incorporation in 1928. They chose to honor Hernando DeSoto, the 16th Century explorer who was credited with discovering the Mississippi… more»
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Personal Touches Added! 1971 Volkswagen Beetle
The VW Type 1, better known as the Beetle or Bug due to its shape, is one of the most produced cars ever. More than 21 million copies saw the light of day between the 1940s and near the… more»
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No Corinthian Leather: 1975 Chrysler Cordoba
Anyone older than a teenager in the 1970s probably remembers Chrysler’s sales pitch for the then-new Cordoba. On television, Richard Montalban would praise the Cordoba’s “fine Corinthian leathers” (which wasn’t a real thing, and you could get the cars… more»
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Beautiful 1947 Lincoln Continental Awaits Easy Revival
Somebody’s going to get quite a bargain. The 1947 Lincoln Continental V12 for sale on Craigslist in Memphis, Tennessee appears to be a very solid, unmolested example. And the owner, who inherited it from his late Lincoln collector father,… more»
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Hide-Away Hardtop! 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner
Automotive designers and marketers worked overtime in the 1950s and 1960s, coming up with new and interesting products. One of the most “far-out” may have been the retractable hardtop, a Ford innovation of 1957-59. With the press of a… more»
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Low Mileage Survivor: 1955 Mercury Montclair Hardtop
Ford’s Mercury division suffered some schizophrenic moments in its history, sleeved between the low-end Ford badge and the high-end Lincoln badge. But in 1955 when it brought out the Montclair, sales told the story: Mercury had a record year…. more»
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Still in the Barn! 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Four-Door
Deeply mired in a Snohomish, Washington barn, this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air four door sedan wears thick layers of dust with pride. According to the description here on Craigslist, the V8 Chevy drove here under its own power and… more»
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Captive Import: 1972 Mercury Capri
The Capri was offered by Mercury as a “sport compact” between 1970 and 1978. It was a captive import from Ford of Europe which had no direct counterpart on the U.S. Ford side of the FOMOCO family. It was… more»
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1971 Delta 88: Four Doors to Happiness
Guess what? It’s a four-door. That’s the semi-secret (the pictures are a bit un-revealing of this fact) of this otherwise exciting barn find out of Spokane, WA. It’s a 1971 Olds Delta 88, and it’s going for a reasonable… more»
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18k Mile One-Owner: 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
The Pontiac Grand Prix went into its fourth generation of production in 1973 and would be quite popular. This is the era of the Colonnade styling that was employed on all of GM’s mid-size cars. The car would set… more»
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63k Mile Survivor: 1966 Chevrolet Biscayne
In the 1960s, if you wanted a full-size car that wore Chevrolet badging, you bought yourself a Biscayne. As an entry-level model, it was accompanied by the Bel Air, Impala, Caprice, and station wagons of differing trim levels. They… more»
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Barn Bound In Bozeman: 1934 Chevrolet Six
It seems that more and more prewar cars have been turning up, here on Barn Finds as actual, for real barn finds. I know that was a trend years ago, but as of late, people seem to migrate towards… more»
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Stored 35 Years: 1954 Packard Pacific
The 1954 model year was the last for Packard as a standalone motor car company. That was the period when they would merge with Studebaker to keep both brands relevant. The Pacific would be a one-year wonder in that… more»
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50-Year Barn Find: 1936 Pontiac Master Six
Many of GM’s 1930s cars were distinguished by the number of cylinders under the hood. In 1936, Pontiac models also rode on different wheelbases but were otherwise similar except for trim. The seller took this Pontiac in on a… more»
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Too Good to be True? 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS
If you’ve been looking for a big 60s two-door to drive and cruise, this 1966 Chevy Impala SS could be your ticket. It’s available here on eBay $20,000, certainly a reasonable number. That’s a buy-it-now price, by the way,… more»
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318 V8 Roller: 1968 Dodge Charger
When folks think of highly successful cars from the 1960s, the Ford Mustang usually tops the list. And why not as it sold nearly 1.3 million copies in its first 2 ½ years. But another admirable success story was… more»
