The first-generation of the Chevy Corvair wrapped up in 1964. And it was the best so far with a larger engine (up from 145 to 164 cubic inches) and changes to the suspension that should have pleased Ralph Nader…. more»
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V8 Transplant! 1978 Chevrolet Chevette
As a youngster, one of the slowest automobiles I can remember driving was a seventies Chevrolet Chevette, owned by my aunt who lived across town. She was recovering from surgery, and family members were taking turns going over and… more»
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Perfect Is Overrated? 1971 Buick Skylark For $22K
Some enthusiasts state that while they always admire perfection, they prefer classics parked in their garage to have a few flaws. I initially struggled to understand this philosophy, but I get where those people are coming from. Owners of… more»
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1 of 494: 1978 Plymouth Volare Super Coupe
The muscle car era shifted gears in the mid-1970s. Performance models went from being potential fire breathers in the late 1960s to flashy decal and sticker cars that mostly just looked fast. Two of these cars were from Chrysler… more»
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39K Original Miles: 1990 Bentley Mulsanne S
Bentley has always been the British luxury brand associated with more sport than opulence, at least compared to its Rolls-Royce siblings. That being said, we’re still not talking about Porsche-grade performance, but the Bentley was clearly geared towards an… more»
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Packard’s Junior: 1952 200 Club Sedan
Packard began demoting its cars into the midmarket segment in the 1930s. Admittedly, its first effort – the 120 – helped ease the company through the Great Depression, but once the downsizing stake was in the ground, the company’s… more»
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Recently Restored? 1966 Plymouth Belvedere II
In 1962, the Chrysler B-body platform was intended to pass for a full-size car. But its dimensions were smaller than those of the competition at Chevrolet and Ford. When the company finally brought a full-size car to market again… more»
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British Saloon Project: 1951 Riley RMB
My challenge here at Barn Finds, with a mostly American and slightly past-the-age-of-restoration crowd, is to impress you with the remarkable Riley. It’s a tall order. Obviously, the photos are …. less than stellar. And perhaps for the Riley… more»
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2-Owner W126: 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420 SEL
There are cars you see every day that eventually, you simply gloss over. They’re either mass-produced or too reliable, meaning they never go extinct. It’s like seeing a 1998 Honda Accord that, while it may be really nice, you… more»
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Four Door Hot Rod: 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T
Talk about a car no one saw coming back in the day, and is still a bit a shock to learn that it even exists: the Dodge Spirit R/T. Now, I am fully aware of how awesome this car… more»
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18K-Mile “Mint” 1996 Dodge Neon Highline
Both Dodge and Plymouth offered their version of the Neon, which was basically the same car. I can’t think of another time when two separate car companies offered the same car with the same name at the same time,… more»
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Donors Included: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
Studebaker was known for getting as much mileage as possible out of a concept. For example, there was the Hawk series of automobiles produced from 1956 to 1964. There were no fewer than eight iterations, plus the Starliner that… more»
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1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 Tribute
The Chevrolet Nova was the sales leader in the compact car segment for most of the 1960s. More than a quarter-million of them were built in 1969 alone. The seller’s edition is a fresh restoration and has been redone… more»
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Hide-Away Hardtop Project: 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner
One of the more interesting cars to come out of the 1950s was the Ford retractable hardtop. For 1957-58, it was based on the Fairlane 500, and for 1959 on the new Galaxie 500 nameplate. Using a myriad of… more»
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Same Owner 20 Years: 1974 Pontiac LeMans
The 1974 model year was a tough one for most U.S. automakers. Gasoline was no longer 25 cents per gallon, so buyers began to flock to less expensive modes of transportation. The LeMans, Pontiac’s mid-size offering since 1964, saw… more»
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65K-Mile 1981 Buick Electra Park Avenue Coupe
Wearing new tires and Wisconsin license plates, this 1981 Buick Electra Park Avenue is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and it shows some signs of sun damage, or maybe it’s just age. The bumper filler material, both front and rear,… more»
