The 1970s Ventura II was Pontiac’s version of the Chevy Nova with a different front-end clip and taillights. The “II” designation was used because the Ventura name had previously been applied to a full-size Pontiac. This ’72 edition is… more»
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Hot Rod Hop Up! 1947 Plymouth DeLuxe Coupe
I have always found the concept of a business coupe, or a three-passenger coupe to be an unusual arrangement. Once popular for traveling salesmen, the business coupe started to fade away in the early ’50s and by the end… more»
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Pre-War Barn Find: 1940 Pontiac Special Six
The Special Six was Pontiac’s entry level car for 1940, sharing a restyled A-body with its Chevrolet counterpart. The car was powered by a 223 cubic inch L-head inline six-cylinder motor that was good for 100 horsepower with a… more»
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Blank Canvas: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
I’m always dubious about the idea of tackling someone else’s part-finished restoration project, but that doesn’t extend to cars like this 1966 Chevelle Malibu. This is a car that follows the “what you see is what you get” philosophy…. more»
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Golden Goose: 1954 Hudson Hornet Special
The Hudson Hornet has a fascinating history and – to look at the car – you wouldn’t think it was the dominating make in the early years of NASCAR racing. 1954 would be the last year of the so-called… more»
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Estate Sale Survivor: 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Now this, my friends, is a car. This 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass sedan isn’t a car that any of us would probably have drawn in art class, or in math class rather than paying attention, but it’s a car that… more»
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1968 Ford Galaxie 500XL 390 Fastback
Sandwiched between the Galaxie 500 and the LTD in 1968 was the Galaxie XL. Ford’s marketing people hyped the XL fastback as the “top choice for active people” with its sweeping good looks and powerful V8 choices. This ’68… more»
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V8 Survivor: 1964 Rambler Classic 770
Motor Trend’s Car of the Year honors went to the all-new Rambler Classic in 1963, the first new cars that AMC had developed since 1956. The 1964 editions, like this one, were little changed, and IMO were more attractive… more»
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Brougham Find! 1927 Buick Model 51
OK, I’ll admit it, I like to make fun of the “Brougham” designation as it applies to cars. But I have to tell you, I thought it was a machination of the ’70s commonly found on massive two-door coupes… more»
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Backyard Find: 1968 Buick Wildcat 430-4 Sport Coupe
Sitting in this garage is a classic car that will leave its new owners with a few choices to make. It is a 1968 Buick Wildcat, and it presents quite nicely as a driver-quality car. However, it seems that… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1949 Chevrolet Styleline DeLuxe
Squirreled away between a mountain of detritus, tools and some other cars is this 1949 Chevrolet Styleline four-door sedan. Ford’s complete remake for 1949 stole the automotive show and placed them front and center, but their crosstown rival, Chevrolet… more»
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No Reserve: 1965 Chevrolet Impala Barn Find
The Chevy Impala would have its best sales year ever in 1965, thanks in part to a successful redesign that carried the nameplate through 1970. The 2-door hardtop was always a popular choice and most came with a V8… more»
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No Reserve: 1963 Mercury Meteor
Emotions can be a powerful driver in our lives, and they can lead us to make some interesting decisions. That is why the owner of this 1963 Mercury Meteor has placed the car on the market. He inherited the… more»
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Galaxie Bubbletop? 1961 Ford Starliner
The 1960-61 Starliner was akin to the “bubbletop” Chevies of the same era. Thin roof pillars and lots of glass. Ford only offered the Starliner for two years and it was decked out at the same level as the… more»
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80k Original Miles: 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger
We’ve seen a few reasonably affordable project cars come across our desks here at Barn Finds in recent times, and this 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger is an excellent example of this trend. It needs work, but it could be… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1983 Mercury Lynx LS
The Mercury Lynx was a rebadged version of the Ford Escort subcompact. Both cars would debut in the Fall of 1980 for the 1981 model year, replacing the Pinto and Bobcat. They were inspired by the European Mk III… more»
