There was a lot of noise in the mid-1980s when Hyundai brought their first car into the U.S., the Excel. The subcompact was promoted as being the least expensive new car you could buy in 1986 at $4,995. I… more»
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Time Capsule: 1968 Dodge Charger
For the most part, it looks as though time has almost stopped for this 1968 Dodge Charger. Perhaps because it wasn’t an R/T or equipped with one of Chrysler’s fire-breathing V-8s, it was more gently used over the past… more»
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455 Stage 1 Swap: 1970 Buick Skylark GS 350
If you wanted some muscle with your 1960/1970s Buick, you ordered the Gran Sport or GS. For the second generation of the Skylark (1968-72), the Skylark GS had become a series of its own. According to the seller, this… more»
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Original 351: 1971 Ford Torino GT
The owner of this 1971 Ford Torino GT appears to have inherited the vehicle from his father. It had been sitting idle in a garage for around 6-years, but it has now been revived. It is a classic that… more»
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Original Runner: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340
Chrysler had a hot property with their 340 small-block engine. It was good for 275 hp right out of the gate. In six years, Chrysler put 340s into 217,000 of their cars between 1968-73, including almost 70,000 Plymouth Dusters…. more»
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10-Year Barn Find: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais
The big news for the fourth generation of the Olds Cutlass was that all the GM intermediates were being downsized for 1978 (and through 1988). That would result in lighter, more nimble cars that should have been easier on… more»
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Low Production: 1991 Oldsmobile Quad 442
When the Oldsmobile 442 designation came along in the 1960s, it stood for 4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed manual transmission, and dual exhausts. By the time the 1990s rolled around, it had evolved into something like 4-cylinders, 4-valves per cylinder, and… more»
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No Reserve: 1965 Rover P6 2000
The Rover P6 was a model that showed remarkable longevity. Initially released in 1963, it soldiered on gallantly until 1977. This 1965 P6 2000 looks like an absolute beauty, and it now needs a new home. Its needs are… more»
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1982 Peugeot 505 S Turbo Diesel 5-Speed
We have seen some super interesting Peugeots here at Barn Finds over the last couple of years and a predecessor model just last week, a 504. You might automatically think that the next generation would be known as the… more»
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37k Mile 1994 Chevrolet Lumina Z34 Survivor
For most people, the Chevy Lumina was family car that sold well for GM throughout the 1990s. It had front-wheel drive and a transversely mounted engine – signs of a changing U.S. automobile industry. But the Lumina could also… more»
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Historical Barn Find: 1930 Delahaye Type 109
This is an historical automobile, a 1930 Delahaye Type 109, 9cv, preserved in an untypically perfect patina that should never be washed off or repainted. Though it is a modest car by all accounts, its history is uncomfortable, perhaps… more»
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Stealth Fighter: 1954 Hudson Super Jet
Looking almost like an undercover law enforcement car, this stealth-looking 1954 Hudson Super Jet is one interesting and understated ride. It almost looks like a Soviet car to me – a plain black sedan with black wall tires and… more»
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BF Classifieds: 1918 Oldsmobile Model 45 And More
This 1918 Oldsmobile Model 45 7-passenger Touring Car is one of approximately 8,100 produced. It appears to be in really nice shape but that’s about all we know. However, the seller has listed not just the Oldsmobile but 26… more»
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29k Mile Survivor: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevy rolled out the Monte Carlo in 1970 to carry its flag in the personal luxury market. It initially shared the same platform with the Pontiac Grand Prix but went to the GM A-body intermediate platform for 1973-77, the… more»
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318 Head Turner: 1969 Dodge Coronet 440
The late ‘60s Coronet looked a lot like its more powerful Dodge cousins, the Charger and the Super Bee. And while you could get one with some muscle under the hood, most were sold as family cars in sedan… more»
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Drag Car Project? 1969 Plymouth Belvedere
Usually, when I find a late ’60s Plymouth Belvedere for sale it has some sort of a half-baked Road Runner/GTX vibe going on. Occasionally, I’ll encounter a nicely equipped, very stock, unmolested example but that’s a rarity. Today, for… more»
