In its eighth year as Chevy’s popular mid-size car, the Chevelle got single-beam headlights for the first time in 1971 (like they did with the Monte Carlo the year before). Besides that – and the taillights/back bumper – the… more»
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Parked 19 Years: 1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Introduced in 1970, the Monte Carlo would be Chevy’s personal luxury entry through 1988 (and again from 1995-07). The fourth-generation would enjoy an eight-year run and be the last built using rear-wheel-drive (1981-88). The seller’s car has been in… more»
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Still Does A Burnout: 1976 Chevrolet Nova SS
I found this 1976 Chevrolet Nova SS to be of interest because I didn’t know a Nova SS was still being made in 1976. The Nova SS, and pretty much anything pretending to be a performance car, was mostly… more»
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Project with Parts: 1965 Rambler American 330
The American, built from 1958-69, was American Motors’ second incarnation of the car since it began with Nash before the merger of Nash and Hudson to form AMC. The final generation of the American ran from 1964-69 and was… more»
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Patina Bug: 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
We’ve all heard the excuse before that a spouse is unhappy with the prolonged presence of a project car on the premises, and therefore, someone is leaving whether they want to or not. This 1963 Volkswagen Beetle finds itself… more»
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348 Tri-Power: 1958 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop
Occasionally, a car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and I can’t help but think we’ve seen it before. That is the case with this 1958 Chevrolet Impala. A spot of detective work confirmed that it… more»
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Chicken Coop: 2011 Chevrolet Caprice
This is likely a one-of-a-kind vehicle. A 2011 Chevrolet Caprice, which may have previously been in police service, with a large chicken head and feathers added for promotional purposes. The car is said to be in good running order… more»
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Original Oldsmobile: 1955 Rocket 88
The Oldsmobile 88 was introduced in 1949, an appropriate name since there was already an Olds 78 and Olds 98. This one is from 1955, part of the second generation of these cars, and appears to be in original… more»
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Two-Owner Project: 1938 LaSalle Series 50 Opera Coupe
Between 1927 and 1940, Cadillac had a companion brand for its dealers to sell, the LaSalle. They were built by Cadillac and priced lower as to be the second-most prestigious marque in the GM family. The LaSalle’s were named… more»
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Stunning Custom: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air “Golden Anniversary”
When a manufacturer refers to a car as a “Golden Anniversary Edition,” it would be fair to expect that the car in question was built to celebrate fifty years of production for that company. That isn’t the case with… more»
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Not A Super Bee: 1970 Dodge Coronet 383
I find solace in finding the non-muscle car version of a popular model known more for its oomph. I think it’s the fact that they were so commonplace at one time – they were the market makers, and of… more»
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1951 Bristol 401: Includes Enclosed Trailer!
I can’t say that I have ever covered a Bristol. With a history dating to 1945, the company just ceased operations in 2020 – what a shame, another remarkable British marque ends up taking a knee – so sad…. more»
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Early Subcompacts: Trio of Metropolitans
The Nash Metropolitan was a small, American car built in England from 1953-61. While being sold as a Nash, it also was peddled as a Hudson after Nash and Hudson merged to form American Motors. And later it was… more»
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Under 20 Miles: 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis
Most of the time when we see full-size cars from FoMoCo like this, we tend to think of them being used pretty heavily. Crown Victorias for police and taxis, Town cars for chauffers and government agencies, etc. The Mercury… more»
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3.0S/4-Speed: 1973 BMW “Bavaria” Sedan
When you’ve got some cat named Baron Alexander von Falkenhausen designing the motor under your bonnet, you know you’re on to something special and that’s the case with this 1973 BMW Bavaria. And the fact that it’s a beautifully… more»
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No Reserve: 1966 Plymouth Satellite
This 1966 Plymouth Satellite ticks many of the right boxes for potential buyers. It is an overall solid car that is in sound mechanical health. It would benefit from a cosmetic refresh, but potential buyers will be starting this… more»
