Out of all of the 1960s and 1970s B-bodied Chryslers, the Dodge Charger has to be the most collectible. Except perhaps for anything else with a 426 Hemi engine. Here’s a 1969 Dodge Charger that was probably a rather… more»
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Big-Block Upgrade: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
While some enthusiasts crave originality when searching for a classic to park in their garage, others find the prospect of a genuine sleeper irresistible. That term perfectly describes this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. There is no questioning its presentation,… more»
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27k Original Miles: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
If this 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is any indication, the supply of excellent classics hidden away in barns and garages is unlikely to dry up soon. This gem spent many years in storage, and this lack of activity has… more»
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Stored 25 Years: 1966 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedan
The 1965 Chevrolet Impala was the best-selling car in America – and by a long shot. It seemed like everyone still wanted to “See the USA in Your Chevrolet.” So it’s not surprising that sales fell off a bit… more»
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Hideaway Roof! 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner
The 1950s was a decade of gimmicks in the automotive industry. A case-in-point is the Ford Skyliner, a “retractable hardtop” whose roof disappeared into the trunk at a flip of a switch. It was in production from 1957 to… more»
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Numbers Matching Project: 1964 Plymouth Belvedere
The Belvedere was at the middle or top of the Plymouth food chain throughout the 1950s and 1960s. When the Fury emerged in the late 1950s, the Belvedere became the second level of several trim configurations. This 1964 shed… more»
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Last Year: 23K-Mile 1999 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight
Oldsmobile’s 88, or Eighty Eight (no hyphen) as it was called during its last decade of production, had a 50-year run. That’s more than a lot of vehicles can say. I mean, if vehicles could talk, which they can’t…. more»
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Long-Term Owner: 1959 DeSoto Fireflite
While some motoring brands disappeared due to financial collapse, others found themselves in the dusty pages of history books as their parent companies retired marques to rationalize their offerings. DeSoto falls into the second category, with the final cars… more»
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Reliable Weekly Driver: 1970 Oldsmobile 98
The Ninety-Eight (aka 98) was Oldsmobile’s biggest and most luxurious car for more than 50 years (1949 to 1999). In 1970 alone, it was 225 inches long (124 in the wheelbase alone) and weighed nearly 4,400 pounds. The seller’s… more»
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Trades Considered: 1955 Mercury Monterey
We’ve recently been fortunate enough to feature a few genuinely stunning 1950s classics at Barn Finds, and this 1955 Mercury Monterey continues that trend. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Bruce M for spotting a… more»
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Slant-Six Survivor? 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger
Dodge added the Swinger model to its Dart compact lineup in 1969 hopefully to inject some excitement into a rather ordinary car. The Swinger was only offered as a 2-door hardtop and could eventually be fitted with the potent… more»
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Partial Restomod: 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air
Throughout most of the 1950s, the Bel Air was Chevrolet’s top-of-the-line automobile. That was until 1958 when the snappy Impala joined the line-up as a glitzy Bel Air. And by 1959, it was a series of its own, relegating… more»
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1 of 2,570: 1971 Dodge Polara Brougham
During the 1960s and 1970s, the Polara was Dodge’s equivalent of the Chevrolet Impala and Ford Galaxie. A Brougham edition was available for a time which seemed like a bridge between the Polara and Monaco (perhaps like the early… more»
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Your Next Daily Driver? 1965 Rambler Classic 770
For years, American Motors published a comprehensive booklet comparing its products with the competition. It was called “X-Ray,” and various engineers, stylists, and executives introduced the new Ramblers with exhaustive comparative data that showed, more often that not, that… more»
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1 of 1021? 1955 Studebaker President
In 1954, Studebaker and Packard joined forces in a merger designed to continue their relevance. It turned out not to be a match made in heaven and the Packard brand was gone after 1958. But in 1955, they maintained… more»
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33,800 Original Miles? 1938 Ford DeLuxe Coupe
OK, let’s get it out of the way: A lot of people don’t like the nose of the 1938 Ford DeLuxe. I, for one, think it looks fine, and if you are of my mind, join me in enjoying… more»
