In automotive history, a few cars could be considered landmark vehicles. Ford’s Model T is one, as is the original Volkswagen Beetle. Also falling into that category would be the Austin Mini. It was a triumph of packaging efficiency… more»
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90 Years And 23K Miles! 1932 Buick 56S
We feature a good number of ’30s vintage cars on Barn Finds but the usual suspects, such as Ford and Chevrolet dominate the coverage – which isn’t really a surprise. Well, today, we have a surprise in the form… more»
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No Reserve: 1951 Kaiser-Frazer Henry J
Built by Kaiser-Frazer between 1951 and 1954, the Henry J was a little car before it was cool for cars to be little. Like the Ford Model T of decades prior, it was designed to be an inexpensive automobile… more»
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Beautiful in Black: 1991 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
Cadillac introduced the Coupe de Ville in 1950. From then until 2005 it would be a regular staple of the brand’s portfolio. When multiple doors were needed, buyers would opt for the Sedan de Ville. This 1991 Coupe de… more»
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1 of 875: 1935 Pierce-Arrow 845 Barn Find
Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Co. was in business from 1901 to 1938. During this time, it became known for producing expensive and desirable luxury cars. As did other auto manufacturers, the company suffered losses during the years following the Great… more»
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Only 35k Miles! 1991 Honda Civic DX
Since its conception in 1972, the Honda Civic has become one of the world’s biggest-selling automobiles. The tally is 18 million units and counting after 50 years in production. Not thought of as a collectible car, they’re as durable… more»
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Home Brew Hot Rod: 1974 Plymouth Duster
The sun was setting on Musclepalooza in ’74. Some would say that it had already set and it was now nighttime. There were a few hanger-oners but the pickin’s were getting slim. Plymouth’s compact sales sensation, known as the… more»
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Right-Hand-Drive: 1964 Nissan Bluebird 410
The Nissan Bluebird was one of the company’s most popular cars. Launched in 1957, it would be part of the Nissan portfolio through 2001. In its earlier years in the U.S. market, the cars were marketed under the Datsun… more»
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Brazilian Survivor: 1987 Volkswagen Fox
The VW Fox was a variant of the Gol that was manufactured by Volkswagen do Brasil. It was sold in North America between 1987-93. It was an entry-level subcompact that offered practicality and economy over frills. Its success in… more»
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Primered Project: 1958 Chevrolet Impala
The 1958 Chevies were nothing like their predecessors. They were longer, wider, lower, and heavier. And would prove to be a one-year-only design as General Motors rapidly tried to play catch-up to the futuristic “Forward Look” products that Chrysler… more»
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Only 48k Miles! 1976 Mercury Monarch
Built alongside the Ford Granada, the Mercury Monarch was something of an upscale compact. It was positioned above the Maverick-based Comet and below the mid-sized Montego. The car was in production between 1975-80 with more than 575,000 copies to… more»
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83k Original Miles: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe
Sitting in this garage is a classic from the 1950s that would suit a buyer seeking a turnkey practical vehicle at an affordable price. It presents beautifully for its age and is sure to turn heads wherever it goes…. more»
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Rare Heavy Chevy: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
Even though the muscle car market was cooling off in the early 1970s, Chevrolet decided to add a budget-minded performance model to its Chevelle line-up. Called the “Heavy Chevy”, it was akin to what Plymouth did with the Belvedere… more»
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One Family-Owned Project: 1962 Plymouth Fury
Automotive industry lore has it that Chrysler downsized its full-size cars in 1962 based on a rumor that Chevy was doing the same thing. Whether it was true or not is debatable, but the result was that brands like… more»
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Tri-Power/4-Speed: 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne
While owning a pristine classic car can be a wonderful experience, slipping behind the wheel of a driver-quality vehicle featuring period-correct upgrades can be equally attractive. That is what is on offer with this 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne. It isn’t… more»
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Glass Panel Hood! 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88
The year 1949 was a big one for GM. Both Oldsmobile and Cadillac introduced overhead valve V8 engines and with that, the Detroit horsepower race was fully on. It is said that the Oldsmobile version was introduced ahead of… more»
