The Dodge Charger was introduced in 1966 as something of an upscale, upsized pony car in response to the successful Ford Mustang. Sales were lukewarm until the Chrysler B-body intermediates were reworked in 1968 and the Charger also began… more»
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Estate Sale Project: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
The Super Sport was added to the Chevy Impala line-up in 1961 as a low-volume performance car. The company decided to go more mainstream with the option in 1962, keeping the snazzy special SS trim but opening it up… more»
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Stretch Limousine: 1970 Checker Marathon
The Marathon was the mainstay of Checker Motors out of Kalamazoo, Michigan between 1961-82. Most of them were built for fleet buyers, and many of those were taxicabs. This ’70 Marathon was rescued from a junkyard many moons ago… more»
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440 V8 Muscle Car! 1977 Plymouth Volare
The Volare replaced the long-running Plymouth Valiant in 1976 (as did the Aspen for the Dodge Dart). Chrysler would sell more than 1.8 million of the combined cars over the next five years, but the machines would develop a… more»
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Japanese Fixer-Upper: 1968 Toyota Corona
Toyota first set up shop in California in 1957. They would make small inroads into the U.S. market until 1967 when the company introduced the Corona, a mid-size automobile on its home turf that was targeted at the tastes… more»
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Not A Bogart! 1960 Borgward Isabella
(It looks like the seller recognized the error in the listing name and has now changed it from “Bogart” to Borgward – JO) You know, when you’re trying to sell something, it helps if you know what in the… more»
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Low Numbers: 1960 Pontiac Star Chief Sedan
Having been a top drawer model at one time, the Pontiac Star Chief underwent a demotion over the years so by 1960, it was reduced to a downgraded Bonneville but still rode on the Bonneville’s long 124″ wheelbase. The… more»
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Dusty 50-Year Barn Find! 1941 Ford Super Deluxe Business Coupe
One of the most satisfying tasks that an owner can undertake when they uncover a classic barn find is to slosh away years of accumulated dust to reveal the treasure hiding beneath. For the next owner of this 1941… more»
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20k Mile Cruiser: 1977 Chrysler New Yorker
A lot of the motoring public was shifting to smaller, more fuel-efficient cars in the mid-1970s. And yet there was still a market for large luxury automobiles. Case-in-point: the Chrysler New Yorker. It was as big as they came… more»
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Original Tri-Power: 1958 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
It is often erroneously stated that the only man-made object visible from space is the Great Wall of China. There are times when I wonder whether the chrome on some 1950s classic cars could fall into that category since… more»
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Exclusive: 1961 Plymouth Valiant
We have previously featured this 1961 Plymouth Valiant here at Barn Finds, but it failed to sell on that occasion. The owner is keen for it to find a new home because he has made a substantial price drop…. more»
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Super Rare! 1960 Edsel Ranger Sedan
The seller of this 1960 Edsel Ranger two-door sedan says that it’s “Super Rare”. Now that I think about it, I’m not certain that I have ever seen a ’60 Edsel in the steel. I’ve seen plenty of pictures… more»
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Stored 34 Years! 1972 Chevrolet Nova
Stored 34 years by a former car dealer who collected interesting trade-ins, this 1972 Chevrolet Nova in Orange, California recently returned from the dead with enough parts and attention to start “right up.” Far from a daily driver, it… more»
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1 of 659? 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
The Olds 4-4-2 (or 442) was introduced in 1964 as a mid-size performance car and became a series of its own in 1968. It reverted to option status in 1972 and buyers got it by specifying the W-29 option… more»
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Attention Getter! 1951 Ford Custom Deluxe
Ford’s first all-new cars after World War II were introduced in 1949 and ran for three model years. The top-trim version was called the Custom Deluxe (the latter word being used on a lot of cars in those days)…. more»
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Rust-Free Daily Driver: 1962 Rambler American
While owning an iconic and valuable classic car comes with benefits, there is something to be said for turning your attention to a less desirable car in extraordinary condition. That could be the case with this 1962 Rambler American… more»
