America’s automotive past is littered with marques that were notable for unique features or designs. Unfortunately, standout qualities didn’t guarantee survivability – the non-stop beat of competition and the challenges associated with a very capital-intensive business usually conspired to… more»
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Weekend V8 Project: 1971 Plymouth Duster
When Ford introduced the Maverick in 1969, they had something that Plymouth did not: an inexpensive, sporty fastback. But that was quickly corrected with the debut of the Duster in 1970. From the cowl forward, it was a Valiant,… more»
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Misunderstood Mid-Size? 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
Looking to thwart the growing presence of European sporty cars like Mercedes-Benz and BMW, Pontiac came out with the Grand Am in 1973. It was something of a cross between the Grand Prix and the Trans Am in both… more»
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33k Mile Survivor: 1973 Ford Maverick
The Maverick would be the successor to the aging Ford Falcon in 1970, although – like the Mustang – it also had its roots in the company’s first compact. The automobile would sell nearly as well as the original… more»
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Compact Muscle Project: 1969 Dodge Dart GTS
Dodge offered three muscle cars in the late 1960s, two of which are well known and a third lesser so. In the mid-size arena, there was the Charger R/T and the Coronet R/T, while in the compact sector Dodge… more»
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Concours d’Lemons Contender: 1977 Chevrolet Nova
If you haven’t heard of the Concours d’Lemons, this arrival of this Nova onto these pages is a perfect time to get acquainted with this august event. Celebrating the absolute worst of the automotive world – deficient engineering, wretched… more»
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One of 208? 1989 Dodge Lancer Shelby Turbo
Sometimes a seller nails it in their online listing as far as having an incredible amount of good, readable information and also a ton of photos. This is one of those times and it makes everything right in my… more»
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1961 Impala 4X4: Great in Snow!
I’m not trying to become the Barn Finds oddball specialist, really I’m not. But after writing about the “Lincoln Mud Truck” last week, I just thought it the only right thing to do to profile this 1961 Impala-turned-4X4. We… more»
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Good Buy or Goodbye? 1979 Ford LTD Two-Door
Pat L., you’re killin’ me. Where you find all of these great, unique vehicles is beyond me but I want all of them and that’s not a good thing. Have you seen my latest IRA statement? I know, not… more»
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Blueprinted 400 V8: 1973 Pontiac GTO
While the Pontiac GTO was one of the most popular muscle cars of the 1960s, its fortunes dwindled in the 1970s with rising insurance costs and increasing restrictions on emissions output. All of GM’s intermediates were redesigned in 1973,… more»
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Golden Lion Project: 1959 Chrysler Saratoga
With the launch of the “Forward Look” design in 1957, Chrysler brought back the Saratoga name to use on its middle-grade of new automobiles. Each of them wore a golden lion medallion that signified the new V8 hardware under… more»
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Survivor Sedan! 1966 Ford Galaxie 500
More often than not, when we feature a Ford Galaxie here on Barn Finds, it’s of the 2-Door variety. But this 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Sedan is pretty high on the cool factor scale and more than worthy of… more»
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Beautiful 1955 Packard Clipper Super Panama
Some classic cars seem to pose as many questions as they answer, which could be the case with this 1955 Packard Clipper Super Panama Hardtop. It is an older restoration that has remained garage-kept for the past sixteen years… more»
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Peggy Sue’s 1958 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
The ownership history of a classic car can be fascinating, particularly if one of those owners has some claim to fame. That is the case with this 1958 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe. It once belonged to the lady who… more»
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12K Miles Survivor! 1977 Chevrolet Impala
The year 1977 brought huge changes to GM’s stalwart B-body, full-size cars. Chevrolet’s Caprice/Impala twins dropped 600 lbs., lost eleven inches in length and four inches in width – the ’77 looked nothing like the ’76. Straight-up boxy lines… more»
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ZZ3 345-hp Powerplant: 1973 Chevrolet Nova
Chevy treated the popular Nova compact to a sheet metal refresh in 1973, creating a bulkier-looking car in the process. A new body style was added for 1973-74, a 3-door hatchback, which turned out to be one of every… more»
