While Chevrolet introduced the Super Sport package on the Impala in 1961, the concept didn’t take off with buyers until 1962. From a few hundred copies in 1961, sales were just shy of 100,000 units in 1962. Besides special… more»
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Rare-To-See Survivor: 1979 Plymouth Horizon
There isn’t much, if any, snow, sleet, or rain south of beautiful San Diego, where this Horizon is located, but Plymouth’s marketing department said, “Snow, sleet and rain couldn’t stop the hardy Horizon. Neither could the competition.” This 1979… more»
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24k Original Miles: 1949 Chevrolet Styleline Sedan
We’re no strangers to low-mileage claims at Barn Finds, and some stand scrutiny better than others. This 1949 Chevrolet Styleline Sedan may fall into that category. The seller states that its odometer shows 24,600 genuine miles. Since it has… more»
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Held Captive: 1961 Plymouth Fury Project
Chrysler scored a major hit with the “Forward Look” styling of its 1957-59 automobiles, especially the Plymouths. A shift to unibody construction in 1960-61 brought a reversal in good looks, producing some of the most awkwardly designed cars of… more»
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Southern California Dream Car: 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser
Although I can’t say that the forward-looking yet somewhat gorpy (hey, it’s the “word” that came to mind) late-1950s period of American automotive design is my favorite, you have to appreciate its star-chasing audacity. We could point to several… more»
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BF Auction: 1960 Pontiac Ventura Vista
Emerging from this garage is a classic with a great story to tell. It is a 1960 Pontiac Ventura Vista that spent three decades in storage. The current owner recently revived this beauty, returning it to a roadworthy state… more»
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Recent Garage Find: 1975 AMC Hornet
American Motors resurrected the Hornet nameplate in 1970 as the replacement for the Rambler American venerable compact. It was more stylish than its predecessor and continued through 1977, after which it would morph into the Concord and then the… more»
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Only One In The U.S.? 1941 DeSoto Custom
Last week, I covered this 1950 DeSoto coupe and received many interesting comments. With that thought in mind, today, I thought I’d wind it back a bit and take a look at this 1941 DeSoto S8 Custom. It’s in… more»
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Project With A Parts Car: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
With only 4,356 built, it’s no surprise that the 1957 Golden Hawk is one of the most prized Studebakers among fans of that long-running South Bend concern. But how far gone is too far gone? We’re about to find… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1973 Buick Century Regal
The Regal debuted in 1973 as Buick’s equivalent of the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and the Pontiac Grand Prix. The first generation was based on GM’s new Colonnade A-body platform and had a formal roofline instead of the fastback of… more»
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Tri-Power Project: 1958 Chevrolet Impala
As part of a General Motors-wide 50th anniversary celebration, Chevrolet introduced the Impala in 1958. It was part of the Bel Air range but was limited to two-door body styles, featuring some unique rear sheet metal. The seller’s version… more»
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“Everything Works!” 1972 Chrysler Newport
“Fuselage” styling makes this 1972 Chrysler Newport a sleek sedan. Elegantly elongated hood and trunk dimensions easily bestow “land yacht” status. Though not a police package car, the San Antonio, Texas classic wears temporarily-installed police lights and badges to… more»
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Cream Puff! 1971 Ford Pinto Half Hatch
Should we give this Pinto a “best condition” award? Showing only 89,000 miles and with one repaint since new, this well-preserved 1971 “half-hatch” is located in Vancouver, Washington. It’s advertised here on craigslist for $8500. While we aren’t given… more»
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BF Auction: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500/XL Hardtop
Many Ford fans’ favorite full-size Galaxie of the 1960s is the 1963 model, shown here in 500/XL trim with the standard “Thunderbird-style” roofline. This example was scheduled to be built (according to the data tag) in November 1962, just… more»
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Tidy Shoebox: 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe Tudor Sedan
This 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe Tudor Sedan has been in regular use since its restoration years ago. Naturally, it has accumulated a few minor cosmetic imperfections, but its overall condition guarantees that it can still turn heads. It has… more»
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36k-Mile Garage Find: 1976 Ford Torino
The Torino joined the Ford line-up in 1968 as an upscale mid-size Fairlane. Going into the 1970s, the Torino replaced the Fairlane and continued through 1976. The seller has a 1976 Torino, a year before the Ford LTD II… more»
