When General Motors was looking to launch the new Saturn division, it was said to be a “different kind of company.” And when the Saturn S-Series debuted in 1991, it was marketed as a “different kind of car”. And… more»
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Big-Block Project: 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Awaits Revival
Listings like this 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air are reminders of how many great cars survive simply because someone refused to send them to the scrapyard. This four-door Bel Air, offered here on eBay as a project in need of… more»
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Solid Barn Find: 1933 Ford Tudor Sedan
Fords like this ’33 Tudor define early hot-rodding for many enthusiasts, and here’s one coming “straight out of the barn,” according to its seller. The missing front bumper gives this 1933 Ford Tudor Sedan a sporty look, and it… more»
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Running And Driving Project: 1964 Chrysler 300
If you read barn finds, chances are at least 50/50 that you’re a bargain hunter. I fall for it every time; I’m a sucker for the “running project.” At least time has made me aware of my weaknesses, and… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1956 Nash Statesman
We received quite a few comments regarding the appearance of this 1958 Packard station wagon, some positive but several alluding to its rather extreme styling. Well, I’m not going to sugar coat this 1956 Nash Statesman – it’s bugly… more»
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Orange Nova Alternative: 1973 Buick Apollo
The Apollo was Buick’s badge-engineered version of the popular Chevrolet Nova. By 1973, the only small cars Buick had to sell were imported by Opel. So, Buick followed Pontiac (Ventura) into the compact car space by “cloning” the Nova… more»
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True Barn Find: 1963 ½ Ford Galaxie 500
By 1963, Ford was trying to create a performance image for itself. The formal roofline of the Galaxie 500 didn’t fit with that aura, so Ford introduced the “Sports Hardtop” in the middle of the year. It quickly became… more»
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Rat Rod Potential? 1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix
For most of the 1960s and 1970s, the Dart was Dodge’s popular compact car. But in 1960 and 1961, the Dart was a lower-level full-size automobile. The seller has a 1960 Dart Phoenix, which was the top trim level… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1973 Ford Cortina Mk III GT
One challenge in selecting a suitable project candidate is locating an appropriate, affordable vehicle. The more money an enthusiast invests in their chosen car, the greater the risk. Therefore, classics like this 1972 Ford Cortina Mk III GT are… more»
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A Six And A Four-Speed: 1963 Ford Falcon Futura Sports Coupe
No one who is being honest would call any 1963 Falcon “rare,” but this Futura “Sports Coupe” has an interesting enough backstory and a vague enough presentation that it’s hard not to be intrigued by it. The seller on… more»
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Package Deal: Collection of Five Cool Cadillacs
Here’s something you don’t see every day. A collection of the same brand of automobiles from 1954 to 1975, only sold together. Five of these land yachts have been stored for at least a year, and they all run… more»
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350 V8 Survivor? 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The 1972 Chevy Chevelle was the last year in the car’s second generation (that had begun in 1968). A whole new design was coming in 1973, featuring the “Colonnade” styling that would be shared by all the other GM… more»
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33k Miles: 1989 Buick Skylark Custom Sedan
Buick’s full-line brochure for 1989 calls the Skylark their “little limousine.” I’ll let you take a second for that to sink in. Setting aside the marketing hyperbole, this Skylark Custom Sedan is the kind of car that’s exciting because… more»
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Only Two Owners: 1973 Plymouth Scamp
Plymouth and Dodge both launched versions of each other’s compact cars in 1971. Dodge unveiled the Demon, which was a Duster with a Dart front clip. And Plymouth got the Scamp, which was a Dart Swinger with Valiant front… more»
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41k-Mile Survivor: 1984 Hurst/Olds
The Hurst/Olds was a performance/trim package on the Oldsmobile Cutlass. Through a partnership with Hurst Corp., the Hurst/Olds was offered sporadically between 1968 and 1984. The last iteration was in 1983/84 based on the Cutlass Supreme. These cars were… more»
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California Estate Find: 1960 Ford Falcon Sedan
As if the Joshua Tree, California area wasn’t beautiful enough, this 1960 Ford Falcon lives there, adding to the beauty. I don’t know if I’ve seen a silver one before, especially one with wide white wall tires and full… more»
