A Ford Galaxie 500 four-door hardtop is a little fancy for a police car, but I bet in the history of law enforcement, a few have slipped through the paperwork cracks. This 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 is a tribute… more»
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Restored To Perfection! 1928 Buick 28-47S Sedan
For the sake of variety, we do like to delve into cars that aren’t actual barn finds or that all too often discovered pony, muscle, specialty, etc. models – you know, the one of none that sellers like to… more»
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Mostly Original: 1961 Ford Falcon
Let’s be honest; Robert McNamara was never cut out for the car industry. More at home in an accounting office than a design studio or an engineering workshop, he viewed automobiles as a way to make money, and nothing… more»
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Stored for 29 Years: 1971 Dodge Charger
Sales of Chrysler’s B-bodied intermediates spiked in the late 1960s, so a redesign was afoot for 1971. The cars took on a more fuselage look, much like the full-size models of a couple of years earlier. That included the… more»
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14k Original Miles: 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera
Exactly what defines a classic? If you were to pose that question to a group of enthusiasts, you would undoubtedly receive answers combining a range of different attributes. The 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera may not instantly spring to mind,… more»
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Fantastic Presentation: 1951 Plymouth P23 Sedan
When a classic has over seven decades of active service under its belt, it is fair to expect it to look tired. However, it appears that someone may have given this 1951 Plymouth P23 Sedan a birthday, because it… more»
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29k Mile 1961 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday
I have written for Barn Finds for over six years, and I am always astounded by the approach taken by some sellers. Take this 1961 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday Sedan as a prime example. It presents beautifully, features a healthy… more»
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Real-Deal Roller: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS
The Chevrolet Super Sport was one of the automotive success stories of the 1960s. SS badging began with the full-size Chevies in 1961 and was then added to the compact Nova and mid-size Chevelle. From just a few hundred… more»
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Two-Owner Survivor: 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser
One of the most fascinating aspects of cars from the 1950s was the variety of interesting model names selected by manufacturers. I mean, can you imagine a modern company releasing a vehicle called the Turnpike Cruiser? That is the… more»
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GTO Tribute: 1964 Pontiac Tempest Sleeper!
Pontiac promoted the compact Tempest to mid-size status in 1964, joining other GM products in that “new market”. Another new sector was beginning to form, too, the muscle car segment, when Pontiac introduced the GTO in ’64, a performance… more»
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Preserve or Restore? 1953 Oldsmobile 88 Sedan
Decisions, decisions. What would you do if you found this 1953 Oldsmobile 88 Sedan parked in your garage? Would you restore it to its former glory, or would preservation be more attractive? Regardless of which path you choose, you… more»
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390 V8 Fastback: 1968 Ford Galaxie 500
When the full-size Fords were redesigned in 1965, they had stacked rather than lateral twin headlights. With the styling refresh of 1968, they went back to the side-by-side peepers but retained the upright taillights. The seller says this ’68… more»
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Survivor Sedan: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
Bidding ends this evening for a nicely preserved W114-chassis Mercedes-Benz, one of the more attainable classics on the market today. This front-engine, rear-drive sedan is a true five-seater that is often available as a project for peanuts, which means… more»
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Built in California 99 Years Ago: 1926 Durant Star
William Crapo Durant was one of the most energetic and creative figures in automotive history. Credited with founding General Motors, Durant was the type that swung for the fences and either struck out spectacularly or hit bases-loaded home runs. … more»
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Ran When Parked: 1959 Pontiac Catalina
Hiding in a dark corner of this shed is a classic that the owner claims ran when parked. It would be easy to consign this 1959 Pontiac Catalina to the too-hard basket because it hasn’t fired a shot in… more»
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53k Mile 1988 Buick Skyhawk
The 1988 Buick Skyhawk was marketed as a fun sporty car that was fairly affordable. Buick offered the car as a 2-door sedan, a hatchback, a 4-door sedan, and a station wagon. The manual examples are said to be… more»
