Some classic survivors have enough positive attributes that it becomes difficult to determine which is their strongest. Such is the case with this 1965 Chevrolet Impala. Its presentation is impressive, it wears its original paint, and the odometer shows… more»
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Rally Experience : 1972 Alfa Romeo Berlina 2.0
If you have never driven an Alfa Romeo, you owe it to yourself to find the nearest available example and beg for five minutes behind the wheel. Alfa is an example of 2+2=5. The slightly notchy gearchange and balky… more»
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Genuine Antique? 1975 Datsun B210 2-Door Sedan
The term “antique” is interesting, and its definition changes depending on the object upon which it is assigned. In the automotive world, it is often acknowledged that any car over twenty-five years old qualifies, meaning there are junkyards across… more»
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15k Original Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe
Cars like this 1969 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe invariably divide opinions. It features an extraordinarily low odometer reading, and its presentation is hard to fault. However, its paint shade may not be original, and the recent significant mechanical upgrades… more»
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Right-Hand-Drive: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
Choosing a first project car can be challenging. There are many factors an enthusiast must balance in the process. These include the buyer’s skill level, the purchase price, available workshop space, parts availability and cost, and the suitability of… more»
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Exceptional Unrestored 1965 Chevrolet Impala 327 V8
The Impala first arrived at showrooms in 1958 as a submodel of the Bel Air. As the model evolved, passing through the “bat wing” fin stage of 1959 to the clean fin-less look of 1963, it offered ever more… more»
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Pristine 80s Sedan: 1988 Volvo 240 GL
“No rust ever” is a big deal when buying a vintage car; finding one with no rust that’s also been looked after to the point that it still presents like an example with half the mileage listed is quite… more»
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Needs Nothing! 1979 Volvo 244 DL
And now for something that is positively “unbarn findy”, a 1979 Volvo 244 DL. Yes, it may seem out of place to feature such a model on Barn Finds but we cover a bit of everything here and this… more»
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Before the Tesla! Pair of 1982 Electreks
Four years before Elon Musk was even born (1971), another pioneer started a company to build electric-powered cars. The man was John Gould, and the name of the Colorado-based company was Unique Mobility. From 1979 to 1982, he managed… more»
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Field Find: 1975 Chevrolet Vega GT
The Vega should have been a hit. But it wasn’t, yet Chevy sold more than two million copies in seven years. A lot of planning went into Chevrolet’s first subcompact, but they didn’t get the execution right as the… more»
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Good Buy or Goodbye? 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire Firenza
Oldsmobile resurrected the Starfire nameplate in 1975 and applied it to a badge-engineered version of the Chevy Monza subcompact. Available only as a 2-door hatchback, the car was modestly peppy with the Firenza option that brought a small V8… more»
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Tri-Power V8 Project: 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88
This 1957 Olds Super 88 is a rusty project car that has one feature that may make an expensive restoration viable. It has the rare triple carburetor set-up (called the J-2) that was installed at the factory in only… more»
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Second Time Around: 1971 Ford Pinto
Do you often wonder what happens to the cars that we feature here? I have occasionally received notice from some readers that they actually acquire whatever we have just reviewed, but often they go off into the great unknown…. more»
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A Survivor? 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II
It’s always nice to find a ’60’s vintage Mopar product, such as this 1967 Plymouth Belvedere, that’s not a muscle car version or one that has been hacked into a wanna-be muscle car mash-up. The seller considers this Melbourne,… more»
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More Info Needed: 1965 Oldsmobile 442
Pontiac wasn’t the only GM division to have a mid-size muscle car starting in 1964 (GTO). Chevrolet had the Chevelle SS (which got a 396 V8 in 1965). Buick had the Gran Sport. And Oldsmobile had the 442 (later… more»
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33k Documented Miles: 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera
It can be easy to dismiss cars from the 1980s and question their worth as genuine classics. However, any vehicle capable of surviving for nearly four decades deserves a closer look. This is especially true if that car presents… more»
