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»
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American Classic Down Under: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop Sport Coupe
It can be fascinating to look at a classic from one country and assess how its potential value is impacted when it finds its way to foreign shores. That is the story of this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport… more»
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Driving Project: 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop Sport Coupe
With Tri-Five Chevrolet’s commanding a premium in the classic market, sometimes enthusiasts need to consider alternatives if they crave a project car wearing the Bel Air badge. That is the opportunity presented by this 1954 model. It is a… more»
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A Humble Start: 1962 Oldsmobile F85
Oldsmobile hit homerun after homerun with their F85/Cutlass series, even earning top sales honors in 1977. But I have to tell you that if I cover another ’70-’72 Cutlass I might have to strangle myself. Always popular no doubt,… more»
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Driving Project: 1972 Plymouth Duster
Apart from some minor touch-ups, this 1972 Plymouth Duster is an original and unmolested survivor. It is a prime candidate for a restoration, although it could serve equally well as the foundations for a custom build. Its rust issues… more»
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No Reserve, Three Owners: 1957 Borgward Isabella Sedan
In 1929, Carl Borgward combined several companies, which themselves were already combinations, into his eponymous Borgward Group. He was making three-wheeled cars quite successfully, later turning to conventional four-wheelers – sometimes labeled Hansa, sometimes Lloyd, sometimes Goliath, and sometimes… more»
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All Original Barn Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
There is a fear quietly lurking within the classic community that the supply of genuine barn find projects will eventually trickle to a halt. However, vehicles like this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air prove that there are still some hidden… more»
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Field Find: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
In 1964, Plymouth introduced its first pony car, the Barracuda. Situated on Chrysler’s compact A-platform, its fastback styling was actually a Valiant in disguise. The first cars even carried Valiant badging, shifting to the fish in 1965 as Plymouth… more»
