Plymouth and Chevrolet were somewhat caught out by Ford’s wildly popular introduction of its 1965 LTD, but it didn’t take them long to catch up. With the introduction of the VIP (at least Chevy didn’t copy Ford by using… more»
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400 V8 Street Rod: 1973 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy Nova got its first facelift in five years in 1973, and that was to accommodate bigger bumpers and a new 2-door hatchback body style. It looked much the same in many respects, only bulkier. The seller’s ’73… more»
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Bargain Priced? 1992 Chevrolet Caprice
“Der Hindenburg, Hudson Hornet Redux, Blimpo, Steel Zeppelin,” these are all some of the derisive names that surfaced when Chevrolet introduced its fourth-gen Caprice in 1991. Today’s find, courtesy of Tony P., is a nearly identical 1992 edition that… more»
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One-Owner Project: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
General Motors treated all of its A-body intermediates to a redesign in 1968. Perhaps the best-looking of the lot was the mid-size Chevy Chevelle, which was entering its fifth year. The seller’s ’68 Malibu Sport Coupe is a one-owner… more»
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Right Hand Drive! 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe
Now, this is an unusual find! It’s a 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe, four-door sedan, which isn’t particularly unusual or uncommon. It does have two standout traits, however: one being its fine condition and the other being its right-hand drive… more»
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1 of 2,414: 1964 Studebaker Daytona
The 1964 model year brought major changes to Studebaker Corp. In December 1963, the company closed its long-time manufacturing plant in South Bend, Indiana, choosing to consolidate production in Hamilton, Ontario (Canada). They also phased out the Lark name,… more»
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Sport Sedan Project: 1988 BMW 535is
Selling a project when it’s halfway through a major refurbishment is always risky, as it could seriously impact the asking price that likely reflects the work that’s already been done. In the case of this 1988 BMW 535is, one… more»
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4-Door Survivor: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
Here’s a trivia question. What was the best-selling U.S. automobile in 1965? If you answered the Chevrolet Impala, you would be correct. At more than one million cars, it beat the hot new Ford Mustang by nearly double (if… more»
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Restored or Original? 1954 Chevrolet 210
Chevrolet reworked the styling of its cars in 1953 and simplified the roster in the process. The lineup consisted of the 150, 210, and Bel Air, which would continue with the “Tri-Fives” of 1955-57. The 1954 models were largely… more»
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Taken In Trade: 1949 Chrysler Royal
We have often debated what the fate of some pre- and post-war cars will be as time marches on. As the cars age, so do prospective buyers, those of a certain generation that might be inclined to show an… more»
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All-Original and Complete: 1950 Buick Super Jetback Sedanet
It’s been a banner week at Barn Finds for fans of Buick’s midrange postwar fastback, the Super Jetback Sedanet. First, there was a beautiful no-reserve ’49 model presented as a Barn Finds Auction, and now there’s this solid but stationary 1950 model…. more»
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LS Swap Candidate? 1970 Chevrolet Nova
I’ve been eyeing this 1970 Chevrolet Nova for almost a week now, and so far, the seller is holding firm on his price. He’s hoping the positives here will justify the $27,000 asking price, and granted, there are several… more»
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Patina Project: 1973 AMC Ambassador
The Ambassador was American Motors’ flagship luxury automobile from 1957 to 1974. It competed with the likes of the Chevrolet Caprice and Ford LTD during much of that time. By the 1970s, the car’s prominence dwindled as even more… more»
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V8-Equipped: 1972 Mercury Comet
There are some vehicles from the 1970s that tick the boxes for me when it comes to the subject of their styling. The 1972 Mercury Comet/Ford Maverick cousins fall into that category, especially in two-door form. This Comet is… more»
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32k-Mile Survivor: 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 390 V8
Throughout the 1960s, the Chevrolet Impala and Ford Galaxie 500 were head-to-head, direct competitors. And, typically, the Ford laid claim to second place in the sales race of full-size automobiles. In 1962, both products wore styling evolutions of the… more»
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Easily Finished: 1965 Plymouth Valiant V200
Some enthusiasts crave the challenge of a project build, but are unable to tackle a full-blown restoration. If you fall into that category, this 1965 Plymouth Valiant V200 could be the classic of your dreams. The seller has invested… more»
