The 1958 model year was not a good one for the U.S. auto industry. The economy was in a downturn and that stymied car sales. From some 700,000 units sold in 1955, Buick could barely muster 242,000 vehicles in… more»
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61k Miles and No Rust: 1986 Buick Somerset T-Type
Imagine that Car Jeopardy! was a game show and you entered “Final Jeopardy” in a dead heat with your two competitors. The clue was this: This car, sold by a manufacturer based in Flint, Michigan, wore three separate nameplates in four… more»
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Light Patina: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
As Studebaker struggled to remain relevant in the late 1950s, its finances forced a rationalization of the Hawk flock. Coming into 1957, the four models – Sky, Flight, Power and Golden – were reduced to just two. The Silver… more»
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Tall Tale? 1957 Chevrolet 210 Sedan With 8,422 Original Miles!
We’re no strangers to low-mile classics at Barn Finds, although some cars are more extraordinary than others. This 1957 Chevrolet 210 Sedan is a perfect example, because if it is all that the seller claims, taking it home could… more»
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Price Reduced! 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
May I be candid with you? Somebody, anybody, needs to buy this ’62 Studebaker GT Hawk before I do. It’s across the country from me, I’d need to rent more storage, and it just doesn’t make any sense. My… more»
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Three-On-The-Tree! 1974 Chevrolet Nova
Many auto enthusiasts within a decade of my age probably prefer coupes over sedans when it comes to seventies offerings, which is understandable in general, as the styling often features smoother lines plus the fun factor of most 2-door… more»
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1939-1940 Chevrolet Barn Find Package Deal
Coming out of the Great Depression years of the 1930s, Chevrolet continued to be one of the best-selling automobiles you could buy. And from 1933 to 1942, buyers chose between the Master and Master Deluxe models, depending on the… more»
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Ice Cream Estate Car: 1948 Chrysler Town & Country
Ever since the first cars hit the roads, the American consumer has spurred sales by following trends in the industry. In recent times, muscle cars, minivans, and luxury trucks have made consumers happy and put money in the bank… more»
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Stored 60 Years: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Barn Find
Most lists of top classic cars probably include the “Tri-Five” Chevrolets from 1955 to 1957. Besides being winners from a styling point of view, they heralded Chevy’s first V8 engine since 1918. The Bel Air was the top series… more»
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Name Lost to History: 1925 Rickenbacker Sedan
Once upon a time, Americans were encouraged to dream big, go on adventures, and take risks. While we have become a society that has become adverse to those things, in the early 20th century, this was the goal of… more»
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1968 Ford Torino GT Barn Find
Ford revamped its mid-size lineup in 1968, adding the Torino nameplate to the mix. Now the top moniker for Ford intermediates, Torino took leading honors over the Fairlane. The Torino GT was the sportier version that came with a V8… more»
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1935 Chevrolet Deluxe Barn Find
Hiding in this garage is a classic that appears to be an unfinished restoration project. It is unclear how long it has occupied this spot, but this 1935 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Town Sedan deserves to be liberated and returned… more»
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See-Thru Roof: 1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley
In 1954 and 1955, FoMoCo offered two products as a hardtop with a transparent roof. In ’54, there were the Ford Crestline Crown Victoria Skyliner and Mercury Monterey Sun Valley (in ’55, the Sun Valley was based on the… more»
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Two-Owner Barn Find: 1968 Ford Fairlane 500
While the Ford Fairlane first launched in the 1950s, it was a mid-size car from 1962 to 1970. It was joined by the Torino nameplate in 1968, which would quickly take over the series. This ‘68 Fairlane 500 2-door… more»
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Ultra Affordable 390 Project: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
We’ve recently seen a few affordable project candidates cross our desks at Barn Finds, but this 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 could be one of the better ones. It is begging for TLC, but its general lack of rust and… more»
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One-Owner Garage Find: 1953 Studebaker Commander Coupe
I like my neighbors (well, some of them), but none of them have a ’53 Studebaker Commander socked away in their garage; if they did, I’d like them more. The eBay seller of this one casually mentions that it… more»
