In the wake of the OPEC oil embargo of 1973, U.S. automakers began downsizing their mid-size and full-size cars to be more fuel-efficient. For the Chevrolet Impala and Classic, their turn came in 1977 when the cars got bigger… more»
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Original Survivor: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
Some classic cars arrive on our desks here at Barn Finds, and it is easy to guess their fate. However, some can be vehicles like this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. There’s no doubt that it would benefit from some… more»
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1 of 297: 1969 Oldsmobile 442 W-32
The 442 (also known as the 4-4-2) was born in 1964 as part of the Cutlass series of mid-size cars. Along with the Pontiac GTO and Chevelle SS 396, it competed with other cars in the muscle car space…. more»
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15k Mile Survivor: 1987 Dodge Daytona Pacifica
The Dodge Daytona was a front-wheel-drive sporty hatchback produced by Chrysler from 1984-93. It was built on a platform derived by the K-Car which helped bring the company back to solvency in the 1980s. This upscale version called the… more»
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Potentially Cheap 1970 Dodge Dart V8 Project
As a 2-door hardtop, most 1970s Dodge Darts came packaged as Swinger models to appeal to more youthful buyers. But the same body style was also available in the Dart Custom with a higher level of trim. Such is… more»
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Rare Supercharged 1958 Packard Hawk
After Studebaker and Packard got together in 1954, Packard-branded cars would be gone four short years later. Packard automobiles built in 1957-58 were rebadged Studebakers and would be the last to carry that famous name which went back almost… more»
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Not A Barn Find? 1973 Dodge Charger SE
The seller of this 1973 Dodge Charger SE proclaims, “This Is Definitely NOT A ‘BARN FIND’ CAR“. Nevertheless, the description given does make this car sound like a barn find and it certainly is unique so I’d say it… more»
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No Reserve 1968 AMC Ambassador
This 1968 AMC Ambassador is a tidy survivor that needs very little to take it to the next level. It is an attractive proposition for potential buyers, and addressing its few shortcomings would be a satisfying way to kill… more»
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Original 350 V8: 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS
One of the more popular cars to be cloned as a Super Sport is the 1968-72 Chevy Nova. But in the case of this ’72 edition, it’s authentic with a numbers-matching 350 cubic inch V8. The car looks to… more»
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Rumble Seat Project! 1931 Ford Model A Roadster
Ford had two very successful cars in its stable before World War II. The first was the Model T, built between 1909-27 and the second was the Model A from 1928-32. The latter had the misfortune of arriving just… more»
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One-Family-Owned 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
I learned to drive on my dad’s ’65 Ruby Red Beetle. So did my twin brother, my sister, and one or two of her teenager friends. It also became my first car when Dad handed it down after buying… more»
Restomod Project? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet redesigned its cars for 1955 and would have a winner on their hands. In fact, over the next three years, the GM division would sell five million copies. The upscale Bel Air would be the most popular series,… more»
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40k Original Miles? 1953 Mercury Monterey
There’s a lot to be said for buying a classic car that needs nothing. That is especially true when it is a low-mileage vehicle that falls within the affordable range. That is what this 1953 Mercury Monterey represents. With… more»
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32k Mile Survivor? 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet rebranded its cars in 1953, with the 150 and 210 taking over for the Special and Deluxe series, while the Bel Air name was now applied to the top-line models. Since the cars were heavily restyled that year,… more»
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Lovely Laguna S-3! 1975 Chevrolet Chevelle
So, we went from a 450 HP, SS454 Chevelle in ’70 to a Laguna S-3, such as our subject car in ’75? That’s a big change in only five years! But the ’70 Chevelle gets covered to death, we… more»
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Restoration or Parts Car? 1970 AMC Hornet
AMC resurrected the old Hudson Hornet name and applied it to their new compact in 1970. The Hornet would replace the Rambler American, thus ending the use of the Rambler marque in North America. This first-year Hornet is stashed… more»
