From time to time, people will wonder if a reported barn find is really a “barn find”, i.e., a car that has been tucked away in a barn, garage or shed for many years. The layers and layers of… more»
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Work-In-Progress: 1970 Chevelle SS 396
The SS 396 continued as an option on the Chevelle Malibu or El Camino for 1970. More than 62,300 were built, so it was not a rare car then and not too hard to find now, depending on condition…. more»
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Garage Find: 1973 Plymouth Duster 340
If you wanted some muscle in a compact package, the 1970s Duster 340 was a popular choice. From ‘70 to ‘73 (the years the 340 small-block V8 was available in the Duster), more than 69,000 copies rolled off the… more»
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350 Powered: 1965 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe
In the mid-1960s, Chevrolet was looking to fill a gap between the compact Chevy II and its full-size cars led by the Impala. Their answer was the mid-size Chevelle which debuted for 1964. It was successful and would run… more»
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1 of 150: 1981 Buick Regal Indy 500 Pace Car
Before there was the Buick Grand National series and even the limited production GNX models, there was the Regal Indy 500 Pace Car. They were a group of 150 automobiles that were built to identical specifications to appear at… more»
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1972 Dodge Demon 340 Project
By 1972, the Dodge Demon was in its second year of production. It was essentially a Plymouth Duster with a Dart front clip and different taillights. The Demon name would only have a two-year run as Dodge rebranded it… more»
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Cheap and Cheerful? 1989 Yugo GVL
The poor old Yugo has been the butt of more cruel jokes than I care to remember. It was imported and marketed in the US with a single aim, and that was to be the cheapest new car sold… more»
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Garage Find? 1973 Chevrolet Caprice
Looking eerie, this 1973 Chevrolet Caprice hardtop reminds me of something one might find in Hannibal Lecter’s garage. There’s really no backstory as to how, or why, it ended up where it is, as it is – but this… more»
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No Reserve Bubbletop: 1961 Pontiac Ventura
Yesterday, in a post about a ’65 Ford Galaxie 500, I speculated about full-size car design in the ’60s and how 1965, in particular, set the direction for new looks that were the way forward for the ’60s. In… more»
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Three-Speed Project: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500
There’s no doubt about it, I like old American full-size cars. Even when they were common-place, I enjoyed their presence. Particularly, models from the early-’60s into the early ’70s caught my fancy and they didn’t have to be Pontiac… more»
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79k Original Miles: 1963½ Ford Galaxie 500 XL
This 1963½ Ford Galaxie 500 XL would look stunning if treated to a cosmetic refresh. However, there is no pressing hurry to do this. It is a rust-free classic that wears its original survivor tag like a badge of… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1958 Rambler Six Super
What an elegant and formal-looking car. Even though it may not have been as modern as some other vehicles of its era, it’s hard to argue with this design now. And it’s impossible to argue with the condition of… more»
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Restored 30 Years Ago: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
A few things surprise me about this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, but the biggest of these is that there have been no bids on it as I write this article. This is a car that ticks many of the… more»
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Rust-Free Barn Find: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The majority of classic Chevelles that we see here at Barn Finds usually either have a V8 under the hood or fresh air where a V8 used to be. That’s what makes this 1972 Chevelle Malibu barn find a… more»
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Original 260/4-Speed: 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint Hardtop
With values on 1st Generation Mustangs continuing to climb, some enthusiasts with limited budgets find themselves searching for a more affordable alternative. That could be where cars like this 1963½ Ford Falcon Sprint. These cars share most of the… more»
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Driveway Find: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop
Just when you think another 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air can’t surface, one does! They have been found for years in just about every locale and circumstance imaginable. And, this example is probably considered the most desirable body style and… more»
