The Skylark, named after a species of bird, was one of the most enduring nameplates within Buick. It stuck around for 46 years through six production runs. The best-selling renditions may have been the 1968-72 mid-size models which were… more»
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Leatherback Vicky: 1931 Ford Model A Victoria
Sometimes I am convinced there’s a secret competition for “most cursory car advertisement”, even on craigslist, where, gee, it’s free to be wordy. It’s helpful to read history or condition details about very early cars since more than likely… more»
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Stunning Drop-Top: 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner
Winter may be on our doorstep, but that doesn’t mean enthusiasts should ignore drop-top classics when choosing something to park in their garage. They may not gain immediate motoring enjoyment, but squirreling one away until the sun shows its… more»
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21k Original Mile Survivor: 1966 Chevrolet Nova
It is fair to say that we have seen our share of Chevrolet Novas over more than a decade at Barn Finds. Most have been SS versions with a V8 under the hood, but this 1966 model blows in… more»
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Only Two Owners: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 350
The Chevelle Super Sport was one of the many hot cars of the 1960s. And – like the others – they lost some of their steam in the 1970s. First, the insurance industry figured out the risk of insuring… more»
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Canadian Poncho: 1958 Pontiac Parisienne
In the U.S. in 1958, the Chevrolet Impala debuted. That first year, it was limited to a special 2-door hardtop and convertible before becoming the leading Chevy in 1959. At GM of Canada, 1958 also brought the Pontiac Parisienne,… more»
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Locked 15 Years: 1965 Lincoln Continental
In the luxury automobile segment in the 1960s, it was almost always Cadillac – Lincoln – and Imperial, in that order, when it came to sales. But Lincoln would continue to do things to set itself apart and sell… more»
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20-Year Barn Find Roller: 1970 Plymouth Satellite
In the 1960s, everyone was capitalizing on the Space Race by naming cars that fit the times. For example, Ford had the Galaxie, Chevy had the Nova, and Plymouth had the Satellite, which was an upper-level, mid-size Belvedere. This 1970… more»
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Potential Bargain? 1949 Nash Ambassador Super
And you thought that sitting around since 2020 had done a number on your rear end! The 1949 to 1951 Nash was reportedly the most aerodynamic car on the road at the time – at least for an American… more»
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30k Mile Survivor? 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
To capitalize on the image created by the “Space Race” of the late 1950s, Ford introduced the Galaxie series in 1959. It would be the equivalent of the Chevy Impala in the full-size pegging order. It would serve the… more»
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Original 371 Tri-Power: 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Hardtop
Oldsmobile introduced the Third Generation of its 88 model in 1957, but it remained in production for two years. The mid-range offering was the Super 88, which sold in numbers that must have pleased management. If buyers wanted performance… more»
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Running Project: 1958 Ford Fairlane
Beginning in 1955, the Fairlane became the top-tier car at Ford, taking its name from the Dearborn, Michigan estate of Henry himself. Across seven generations, the Fairlane nameplate was used through 1970. With a redesign in 1957, the autos… more»
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Cherry Red on Red: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster
The iconic Ford Model A could be had in several body styles, from coupes to phaetons, trucks to sedans, cabriolets to roadsters. For the sporting set, a roadster was the clear choice. Here on craigslist is a 1929 Ford… more»
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44K Original Miles! 1951 Pontiac Chieftain
Considering recent changes in professional sports teams’ names, I’d say it’s a safe bet that we won’t see a return to an automotive moniker like “Chieftain” such as this 1951 Pontiac proclaims. Actually, we won’t see the return of… more»
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Only 35k Miles: 1970 Dodge Super Bee
Chrysler introduced two new muscle cars in 1968. The first was the Plymouth Road Runner, based on the Belvedere, which caught on like wildfire with buyers. The second was the Dodge Super Bee, based on the Coronet, that followed… more»
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Ahead of Its Time: 1936 Cord 810 Westchester
The 1936-37 Cords were advanced for their time. The 810/812 were the first domestic, mass-produced automobiles offered with front-wheel drive. Their styling was unique, and plans were to build as many as 1,000 of these a month, but the… more»
