Old Chevrolet Impalas and Ford Galaxies make regular appearances on the web pages of Barn Finds. And why not, millions were built in the ’60s and ’70s and it seems everyone had one – or certainly knew someone who… more»
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42k Mile Survivor: 1939 Studebaker Champion
The Champion was an all-new car in 1939, one of the few times that Studebaker designed something that didn’t have to be built from the existing parts bin. It was the entry-level companion to the better-trimmed Commander. This nice… more»
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Welsh Dragon: 1971 Gilbern Invader Mk II
Gilbern was founded in 1959 by Giles Smith and Bernard Friese in Wales, spurred by Friese’s desire to create a few race cars for weekends. To this day Gilbern remains the only commercial automaker ever birthed in Wales. The… more»
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Running Project: 1956 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special
In the mid-1950s, you couldn’t buy a nicer Cadillac than the Fleetwood 60 Special (unless it was the 75 Series limousine). They cost upwards of $5,000, which was a considerable outlay for an automobile in those days (equivalent to… more»
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Grabber Project: 1974 Ford Maverick
The Maverick was Ford’s second success story of the 1960s. The Mustang debuted to phenomenal demand in 1964 and – five years later (to the day) – the Maverick was introduced. The Falcon, which spawned both cars, had aged… more»
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Sport Sedan V8: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
With the arrival of the Tri-Five Chevies, a new body style was offered by the car maker, a 4-door hardtop called the Sport Sedan. It debuted in 1956 (not 1955) and was available in both 210 and Bel Air… more»
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R-code 428 V8: 1969 Ford Torino Cobra Jet
The R-code designation for Ford engines in the 1960s was lingo for the company’s racing motors. It began with some potent 427s being dropped into earlier Galaxie 500s. Later, they turned to the lighter Fairlanes and Torinos and used… more»
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Airflyte Project: 1949 Nash 600 Super
You know one when you see one! Bathtub, blimp, submarine, capsule, however, you choose to describe it, a 1949 Nash is a definite attention-getter. I have always been fascinated by this new for ’49 design but in a perverse… more»
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390 V8 Power: 1967 Ford Fairlane GTA
Ford joined the mid-size muscle car craze in 1966 when it added the Fairlane GT/GTA to the mix (GT = 4-speed, GTA = automatic). With an all-new body featuring stacked headlights that resembled the senior Fords, the GT/GTA wasn’t… more»
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Adopt This Cat: 1961 Jaguar Mk II 3.8L
The Jaguar Mk II was a solidly successful car for Jaguar in every way. Over 85,000 were sold between 1959 and 1967. The cars were exported around the world, particularly to North America, swelling Britain’s trade coffers. In saloon… more»
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Fallen Flag: 1954 Hudson Jet-Liner
As of late, I have been finding that the disappeared American auto brands like Packard, Nash, Hudson, and others capture my interest more and more. Today’s no-longer-with-us example is a 1954 Hudson Jet-Liner and it is of additional interest… more»
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Needs Good Home: 1949 Pontiac Chieftain
Pontiac’s post-WW2 automobiles were retreads until 1949 when the all-new Chieftain and Streamliner debuted. The Chieftain would be Pontiac’s entry-level model, using the A-body shared with Chevrolet. Both six and eight-cylinder engines were offered, with the latter said to… more»
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Tidy Survivor: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Although most classic car enthusiasts focus on high-performance models, pony cars, or legendary vehicles from the 1950s, a growing number crave a clean and tidy survivor offering a relaxed and enjoyable driving experience. Those people may find themselves irresistibly… more»
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Dusty Driver: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Sudden ill health or a disability can feel a cruel blow that leaves many victims struggling. Being a classic car enthusiast forced to part with a beloved project under such circumstances can be hard to accept. That is the… more»
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Seller’s Loss, Your Gain: 1972 Plymouth Satellite
Chrysler redesigned its B-body intermediates in 1971, using fuselage-type styling. And the hardtops and sedans got different sheet metal, making them distinctive in the showrooms and on the road. The cars were little changed in 1972 and the seller… more»
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Lost Its Storage: 1946 Packard Super Clipper
While not being overly informed about Packard automobiles, I still have an attraction for what was at one time, probably America’s finest marque. Two weeks ago we put up this 1936 Packard post and while it’s a grand old… more»
