Those who experienced it first-hand will almost universally agree that life in post-war Britain was pretty miserable. Parts of the country had been bombed into rubble, and rationing remained widespread. The Government was keen to stimulate the economy, and… more»
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SS Clone Candidate? 1969 Chevrolet Nova
Other than a color change, this 1969 Chevrolet Nova looks like a solid survivor. It’s one of the 42% of Nova coupes to leave the factory with six-cylinder power. This edition is from the encore year following the popular… more»
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96% Restored! 1960 Rambler American
Whoa! This is a lowly 1960 Rambler American DeLuxe? Talk about a fabulous restoration, this is one sharp-looking car and hardly what I expected when I first saw this tip, courtesy of Curvette, on our tip line. I’d wager… more»
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BF Auction: 1989 Chevrolet Caprice
Some cars represent a bygone era of family sedans built with comfort, reliability, and understated style, and this 1989 Chevrolet Caprice hardtop is one such example. Offered here exclusively on Barn Finds, this car comes from its original owner,… more»
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Revived Pole Barn Find: 1965 Chevrolet Bel Air
The best-selling American-made automobile of the 1960s was not the Ford Mustang (though it was close). That honor goes to Chevrolet’s line of 1965 full-size cars, which added up to a record 1.4 million Biscaynes, Bel Airs, Impalas, and… more»
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Stunning Restoration: 1976 Toyota Corolla
The fuel crisis of the early 1970s saw many potential buyers turn their focus to small cars that were cheap to both buy and run. Japanese manufacturers had developed the production of such vehicles into an art form, providing… more»
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SS Restomod: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
The third-generation Chevrolet Nova is a popular car to be cloned as a Super Sport. Sometimes it takes factory paperwork to tell the real-deal muscle cars from the tributes. From the description provided, this appears to be a 1972… more»
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Survivor-Quality V8: 1972 Mercury Comet
Much like the first Mercury Comet was an offshoot of the compact Ford Falcon, so was the latter Comet to the Ford Maverick. The Maverick enjoyed Mustang-like popularity in 1969-70, so the Comet would quickly follow in 1971. And… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1960 Chevrolet Impala
Few cars capture the style and presence of the early 1960s quite like the 1960 Chevrolet Impala. Offered here on Barn Finds, this example comes with a remarkable backstory and an excellent foundation for finishing. Located in Moores Hill,… more»
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Exceptional Condition: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle
It would be fair to expect an unrestored classic with over five decades of active service under its belt to look slightly frayed around the edges. However, this 1970 Volkswagen Beetle presents extremely well, suggesting that it has led… more»
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38k Mile 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera
One of the entries in the Cutlass family that only lasted a single generation was the Ciera, although it spanned a relatively long period, beginning in 1982 and not ending until 1996. The Ciera rode on the front-wheel-drive GM… more»
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Up On Blocks Nine Years: 1975 Chevrolet Nova
The fourth and final generation of the rear-wheel-drive Chevrolet Nova arrived in 1975. It would continue to sell well until 1979, when it was retired to be replaced by the all-new front-wheel-drive Citation. The seller’s 1975 coupe (not a… more»
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Sun Baked: 1962 Mercury Meteor V8
Wow, coulda used some sunscreen! This 1962 Mercury Meteor has seen more than its fair share of time soaking up the UV rays in Perris, California. Though it looks like it has been left for dead, looks can be… more»
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Vancouver Island Find: 1972 Ford Gran Torino
Last week, I covered this 1972 Ford Ranchero and noted how it was a significant departure from its ’71 predecessor. Today, I’d like to present, courtesy of Curvette, a 1972 Ford Gran Torino – A Ranchero upfront but a… more»
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Stored Since The Disco Era: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
Carrying a facelift over the previous model year, Chevy’s top-of-the-line Impala had at least two things to boast about in 1962. One was a formal roof on the Sport Coupe, leaving the “bubbletop” to the Bel Air. And a… more»
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62k Miles? 1953 Buick Super Sedan
A solid piece of evidence that Buick was having a banner year in 1953 is this: with 90,685 sold, this Super Model 52 Sedan was only the third-best-selling model in the lineup, eclipsed by the Special Sedan and the… more»
