The “batwing” Chevrolets of 1960-61 were replaced by a toned-down design in 1961, which was deployed through 1964. The Bel Air continued as the mid-tier model, sandwiched between the Biscayne and Impala. This 4-door edition from ’64 appears to… more»
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Higher Miles: Nice 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The popular rear-wheel drive Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme bowed out in 1988. But not before its front-wheel drive replacement was introduced. First available only as a coupe, a 4-door sedan and a convertible were added later. We owned a 1990… more»
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35K Miles? 1976 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Hardtop
Oldsmobile asked potential buyers a very direct question in 1976: “Can we build one for you?” Unfortunately, in the case of this Delta 88 Hardtop Sedan (although that’s an oxymoron, it’s Oldsmobile’s term), only 17,115 buyers took them up… more»
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Cheap Running Project: 1987 Yugo GV
While numerous automobile owners have less-than-fond memories of particular makes or models they’ve owned in the past, Yugo seems to be one of the brands with a reputation for displeasing U.S. consumers about as much as any, with previous… more»
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Only 57K Miles? 1974 Buick Century
A set of Buick Rally Wheels and white letter tires can solve more problems than the world may care to admit. For example, I’m certain that this 1974 Buick Century Colonnade Coupe (Buick’s words, not mine) would look perfectly… more»
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Crazy 625-Powered 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SSS
One of the most desirable Chevelles throughout history was the Super Sport, and it remains one of the more sought-after offerings from the Golden Age of muscle cars. However, when an SS rolled off the assembly line, it was… more»
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19k Miles: 2-Owner 1990 Avanti 4-Door
Although the original Studebaker Avanti barely lasted two years, its independent successor – the Avanti II – lived on for another three decades. After Studebaker collapsed in South Bend, a couple of dealers pooled their resources, bought some equipment… more»
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48 Years and Still a Project: 1928 Oakland Coupe
The Oakland Motor Car Co. launched in 1907 but was part of General Motors from 1909 to 1931. It was positioned just above Chevrolet in the GM pecking order. A variety of models were produced over the years, including… more»
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Henry County Coupe: 1976 Ford Granada
The Granada was initially conceived as the successor to the Maverick. And it was introduced while the latter was still in production. The Maverick continued to attract buyers as a bargain compact, so the Granada became the premium offering…. more»
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Space Age Town Sedan: 1959 Ford Galaxie
The Galaxie nameplate debuted in 1959 as the top trim version of the Ford Fairlane. It was another marketing ploy by the automobile industry to tie into the Space Race of the 1950s and 1960s. The Galaxie would be… more»
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Perfect Balance? Two-Owner 1956 Chrysler Windsor Sedan
While Forward Look Chrysler fans may dream of finding a 300B in a barn, or perhaps a New Yorker St. Regis hardtop, it was the base Windsor that did the heavy lifting at the company that Walter P. founded…. more»
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28k-Mile Survivor: 1975 Ford Gran Torino
The third generation of the Ford Torino arrived in 1972 and ran through 1976, after which the mid-size cars were rebranded. The 1975 editions would be little changed and gained catalytic converters like every other production American-built automobile. The… more»
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5-Speed Survivor: 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX
A vehicle from 2002 is fairly new to be shown here on Barn Finds, not to mention this one isn’t covered in barn dust. That being said, it’s 24 years old now, and these are interesting little cars. And… more»
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100 Miles Per Gallon! 1981 HMV Freeway
When gasoline hit the ridiculous price of $1.00/gallon in the late 1970s, car manufacturers were asking themselves the question, “Is there a better way?” One such company was H-M-Vehicles, Inc., whose solution to the problem was the Freeway. It… more»
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1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Hardtop Coupe
19 feet of elegance and luxury, this 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Hardtop Coupe appears to be a gem in what I believe is Nordic Blue. The last of the big Olds Ninety-Eights, this ’72 model is around five inches shorter… more»
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302/5-Speed: 1969 Ford Fairlane
The best word to describe this 1969 Ford Fairlane would be “confusing.” It presents extremely well and features a selection of mechanical upgrades that will undoubtedly improve its performance. The seller has invested $29,000 into this classic to reach… more»
