The Galaxie was added to the Ford lineup in 1959 as a step up from the Fairlane. Throughout the 1960s and into the 1970s, the Galaxie competed head-to-head with Chevrolet’s Impala. For the generation produced from 1960 to 1964,… more»
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Beautiful in Brown: 1975 Ford Granada
The Ford Granada is not exactly a model you associate with being a home run for the domestic auto industry. But it was actually quite popular with consumers, even if it was unremarkable in every way. When it comes… more»
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Slant-Six Survivor: 1967 Plymouth Valiant
From 1960 to 1976, the Valiant was Plymouth’s entry in the compact car market. The car’s third design arrived in 1967 and was the most successful of the run. Many of these cars were built with the Chrysler Slant-Six… more»
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28K Mile 1985 Lincoln Continental Valentino Edition
There’s something about a car that is so overzealous in its execution that you almost respect it more than if it didn’t try so hard. The Lincoln Continental Valentino Edition is such a car, hailing from the era in… more»
Tiny RHD Import: 1998 Honda Capa
The Capa (short for “capacity”) was a small commuter car built by Honda from 1998 to 2002. It was designed to compete with the Nissan Cube but was only sold in its home market. This first-year edition with right-hand… more»
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Lean-To Find: 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88
Last week, I wrote a post about a 1979 Chevrolet Caprice station wagon, and waxed on a bit about GM’s big 1977 B-body (full-size) downsizing and how it proved to be a big sales success. Today, I’d like to… more»
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Too Many Doors? 1966 Rambler Classic
The Classic was American Motors’ mid-size entry in the mid-1960s. Problem was that the 1963-64 redesign brought forth a car with proportions more like a compact. So, a restyle in 1965-66 resulted in a growth spurt, putting it on… more»
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Two Owners: 1954 Hudson Hornet Sedan
This Hudson Hornet sedan was purchased by the seller in 2000 from the original owner’s estate. After many years of making improvements, the seller has reached his limit when it comes to working on vintage cars. Consequently, he’s advertising… more»
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Low Mileage Survivor: 1967 Chevrolet Caprice
The Caprice was launched by Chevrolet in mid-1965 as an upscale version of the Impala. It was in response to the success Ford found with the LTD, which itself was a fancy Galaxie 500. The Caprice was cosmetically similar… more»
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Much Recent Work: 1962 Buick Electra 225
This 1962 Buick Electra 225 hides its light under a bushel. Looking beyond its tired paint, it is a rock-solid classic with no immediate needs. The owner’s recent big spend mechanically ensures it is a turnkey proposition the buyer… more»
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BMW Diesel-Powered 1984 Lincoln Continental
I rant about bad photos a lot here on Barn Finds, and craigslist ads seem to be the worst. My apologies for that. Here’s a listing for a 1984 Lincoln Continental with a BMW turbodiesel engine, and the car… more»
BF Exclusive: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe
Chevrolet really hit it out of the park when they debuted the Styeline. Of course, with a name like Styleline, the expectations are bound to be high. The 1950s would go on to be the era of wide, low,… more»
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350-Equipped: 1957 Chevrolet 210
Chevrolet’s Tri-Five range remains a staple of the classic scene, with any vehicle produced in 1957 considered by many to be the most desirable. This ’57 Chevrolet 210 falls within that category, and while the seller’s images aren’t great,… more»
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454 V8 Sleeper Project: 1962 Chevrolet Biscayne
From the late 1950s to the mid-1970s, the Biscayne was Chevrolet’s bargain-basement full-size automobile. The lack of frills has made the car attractive to hot rodders who are looking for speed in a larger package. This 1962 Biscayne is… more»
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Older Barn Find: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340
The 1960s was the decade of the mid-size muscle car. Just a few years later, that honor went to compact cars (for a short time) like the Chevy Nova SS and the Plymouth Duster 340. The seller has a… more»
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Triple-Tone Cruiser: 1955 Packard Patrician
Packard and Studebaker joined forces in 1954, so the 1955 Packards were already set in stone. The Patrician was a luxury sedan, positioned between the Clipper and Four Hundred models. Changes were significant in 1955, so perhaps those who… more»
