I’ve always had a “thing” for fourth-generation (’67-’76) Dodge Darts, such as this 1972 example. I prefer the first three years, styling and power-wise, but the simplicity of design and basic, clean styling transcends all ten model years. Today’s… more»
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Room For All Your Samples: 1941 Dodge Luxury Liner Deluxe Coupe
Maybe your experiences are different from mine, but I’m fortunate to see one Mopar “Business Coupe” a year, and here I am writing about two of them within ten days. Our reliable Barn Finder T.J. brings us this one, and although… more»
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Rare Comeback Project: 1977 AMC Hornet AMX
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the AMX name stood for performance within American Motors. But by the late 1970s, it was about image and not much else. The 1977 AMC AMX was based on the Hornet compact,… more»
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48k Miles: 1968 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe
It’s not unusual to have a friend of the family that you call “aunt” or “uncle,” and indeed my mom’s best friend is Aunt Deb. Years ago, her late mother got remarried to a guy named Paul who was,… more»
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One Year Wonder Project: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
One of the rarest GM cars from the “Colonnade” styling era (1973 to 1977) was the Pontiac Can Am. It was a mid-size LeMans-based muscle car that was only offered in 1977, and production numbers are thought to have… more»
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1953 Nash Statesman Custom Two-Door Sedan
Somehow, this is the first 1953 Nash Statesman that we’ve seen here on Barn Finds, and it’s a doozy. The Statesman is between the Rambler and Ambassador but has a lot of the luxury and space of the Ambassador… more»
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Utility Sedan? 1949 Kaiser Traveler
Kaiser-Frazer was hanging on by a financial thread in 1949. Its immediate post-war production found ready homes, but almost anything would have sold after the war so indulging in bragging was a hollow conceit. As 1947 turned to 1948,… more»
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E21 “Topcabriolet”: 1978 BMW Baur
Coming to us from Hickory, North Carolina is this rare Baur E21 “topcabriolet”, listed here on facebook Marketplace for $14,500. Thanks to Vibhic for the tip! Karosserie Baur was founded in the early 1900s, building specialty bodies for a… more»
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BF Auction: 1964 Dodge 880 Highway Patrol + Parts Car
Many of us likely have a romanticized view of the California Highway Patrol based on two television programs: Highway Patrol, starring Broderick Crawford, and CHiPs, starring Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox. As with most things, the realities are certainly far less… more»
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Cosworth Project: 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16
One of the hardest moments as a car enthusiast is getting deep into a project and then seeing an example that looks like a potentially better deal. This has happened a few times over the years to me, and… more»
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Low Mileage 1975 Mercedes-Benz 230
I once bought a Mercedes-Benz 230, much like this one, but it was a 1969 model. Someone had gone medieval on its dashboard, resulting in a huge hole. I think I paid $500 for it. Not my best Benz… more»
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One Mixed Up 1954 Studebaker Commander
Yes, it’s confusing and I’m confused. The listing tells us that this car is a 1954 Studebaker Commander, but then elaborates further and states that it’s a Golden Hawk with a Commander front clip substituted for the original piece…. more»
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Original Paint: No Reserve 1966 Volvo PV544
Volvo’s PV544 remains a surprise packet. An effective rally weapon upon its release, the PV544 still enjoys a strong reputation in domestic competition nearly six decades after the last examples left the factory. This 1966 model is a survivor… more»
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Reasonably Priced! 2007 Cadillac CTS
I must have a Cadillac jones going on because this 2007 CTS will be my fourth Caddy review in the span of three weeks. I prefer the older “Standard of the World” subjects, but to be fair, I have… more»
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Air-Cooled Project: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
To woo back buyers who might have been scared off by Ralph Nader’s famous safety assault, Chevrolet redesigned its air-cooled compact, the Corvair, in 1965. It was a much-improved car, but sales continued to decline, and Chevy moved on… more»
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Sorta Like An Infiniti: 1997 Nissan Gloria
I recently returned from a trip to Ireland, and the right-hand, narrow road driving experience was certainly a memorable facet of that trip. Over there, one gets to experience a lot of different makes and, in particular, models of… more»
