One of the joys of writing for Barn Finds is having the honor to review some genuinely amazing classic cars. Whether they are desirable muscle cars unearthed after decades in a dusty barn or original and magnificently preserved survivors,… more»
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1974 AMC Gremlin With 8,700 Genuine Miles!
While it has often been the target of cruel jokes, the AMC Gremlin has developed a strong following in today’s classic market. Tidy examples can generate plenty of interest amongst enthusiasts, but this ramps up when the vehicle in… more»
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46K Mile Survivor: 1960 Ford Fairlane 500
About a week ago, we covered this rare 1960 Edsel and there were numerous comments comparing the similarities and differences to the same year Ford. So today, for your review, we have a 1960 Ford Fairlane 500, “Club Sedan”… more»
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Too Many Setbacks? 1952 Kaiser Henry J
This may be the first Kaiser Henry J that I have stumbled across that hasn’t been hot-rodded, and this 1952 example barely escaped that fate. Always popular on the dragstrip in gasser form, it’s nice to find one as… more»
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Solid Survivor: 1975 Plymouth Valiant Brougham
I love the idea of a luxurious Plymouth and don’t get me wrong, there have been a few of them over the decades before they quietly (while the rest of us kicked our feet) went away in 2001. The… more»
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60k Mile Original: 1973 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II/Nova would be the GM division’s second foray into the new compact car market in the 1960s. Although its first — the Corvair — sold well enough, it was unconventional compared to other competitors like the Ford… more»
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Slightly Modified 1979 Renault 12
I don’t know if clothing fashions differed significantly between France and the US in 1979, but automotive writers sure had different viewpoints about the Renault 12. French auto writers loved it and US writers, well, not so much. This… more»
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Worth Saving: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
Even though Chevrolet built more than two million Vega’s in the 1970s, the car is not fondly remembered today. Except for the performance-oriented Cosworth Vega of 1975-76. Those cars stand out because of their Twin-Cam engines which were a… more»
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Original 273: 1968 Dodge Coronet 440
It would be best if you never judged a book by its cover, and this 1968 Dodge Coronet 440 demonstrates the danger of that approach. It looks pretty tired, and potential buyers may wonder how extensive its rust issues… more»
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55k Original Miles: 1975 Dodge Dart Swinger
UPDATE 03/22/2022: The owner of this 1975 Dodge Dart Swinger had no joy in his first attempt to sell the car, so he has decided to have a second go to see if he can have more success. He… more»
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Build It Your Way: 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II
Names sometimes get confusing. Take today’s find, it’s listed as a 1966 Chevrolet Nova. That’s close but it’s actually a Chevrolet Chevy II 100, as that’s the model designation for a two-door sedan. Regardless, this roller is a project… more»
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In The Barn 42 Years! 1957 Chevrolet 210
The Tri-Five Chevies from 1955-57 have had a collector following since they became something more than just used cars. You still see them around as the original inventory was plentiful – a collective five million of them built in… more»
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43k Mile Survivor? 1972 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy II/Nova enjoyed a long, healthy run at Chevrolet, from 1962-79. And it launched spinoffs at Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile. The third generation would be its most popular (1968-74), including what appears to be a nice survivor here… more»
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Ready To Drive: 1957 DeSoto Firesweep Sportsman
While I often talk about the joy of owning and driving smaller cars with fizzy little engines, I admit that I love big American cars from the 1950s. However, they can’t be any old car. I’m talking about vehicles… more»
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318 V8 Looks Fast! 1972 Dodge Charger
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»
