Despite their image, four-seat Thunderbird hardtops are not expensive collector cars, so it makes little sense to buy a rough one (not all of us make sense, however, thank goodness). According to the seller, this 1966 Town Landau has… more»
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V6 4-Speed: 1963 GMC Deluxe 1000 Fenderside
1960s GMC pickups are cropping up here on Barn Finds and that isn’t a bad thing at all. Sadly, this 1963 GMC Deluxe 1000 Fenderside pickup appears to be wearing a 1964/65/66 Chevrolet grille for some odd reason. That… more»
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Solid Four Door: 1953 Chevrolet Two-Ten
The other day I spoke to this very interesting guy who was filling me in on his fishing exploits off the coast of northeast Florida. While he was showing me pictures, via his iPhone, of some of his more… more»
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One-Family-Owned: 1997 Lincoln Continental
A 1997 Lincoln Continental brochure shows a well-groomed blond woman who says, “When I see something I like, I buy it.” This example is posted here on craigslist in St. Paul, Minnesota and they’re asking a mere $4,900, less… more»
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Former Cover Girl: 1980 Chrysler New Yorker
The listing for this Chrysler opens with, “Here is my unique 1980 New Yorker stainless and padded top very special low production model. This car was special (sic) built to be featured on the cover of the 1981 sales… more»
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Sports Roof Barn Find: 1963 ½ Ford Galaxie 500XL
Ford introduced the “Sports Roof” or fastback on two of its product lines in the middle of the 1963 model year, calling them 1963 ½s. That applied to the Galaxie and Falcon offerings, sleeker in appearance and providing an… more»
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Cheap Wheels Survivor: 1990 Dodge Omni
The Dodge Omni and Plymouth Horizon were the first subcompacts built by Chrysler in the U.S. Before the L-platform was developed, Chrysler relied on rebadged imports to do the job. Using front-wheel drive, which was also the first for… more»
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One Family Owned: 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T
This 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T has been part of the same family since the day it rolled off the lot. Apart from one repaint, it is pretty much as it left the factory. It may feature the entry-level engine… more»
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318 V8 Project: 1969 Dodge Charger
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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Mysterious Interior: 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville
The 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Seville Hardtop Coupe is a relatively rare beast, with only 2,100 buyers handing over their cash to own one. Our feature car is one of them, and its presentation is hard to criticize. However, the… more»
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27k Original Miles: 1962 Cadillac Seventy-Five Limousine
Back in 1962, there were several “aspirational” cars from Detroit that made quite a statement about the owner (as well as their bank account): a Chevrolet Corvette, a Ford Thunderbird, and, of course, a Cadillac. Yes, sixty-three years ago,… more»
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Solid Daily Driver: 1972 Pontiac Luxury LeMans
Pontiac reshuffled its lineup in 1972, having already dropped the entry-level Tempest. The main offerings were now the base LeMans, Luxury LeMans, and LeMans Sport. The GTO, which had been a series of its own since 1966, was now… more»
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No Reserve Survivor: 1973 Chevrolet Blazer 4×4
How many car designs were so right upon their introduction that any changes made would simply be for the sake of change? I’m thinking of the ’40 Continental, the ’66 Toronado, and the Lamborghini Miura, but might I also… more»
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Worth Saving? 1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
Things were looking up for the Plymouth Barracuda in 1970. With a new E-body platform, sales increased by 50% over the previous Valiant-based model. Just a year later, demand would drop by two-thirds as the “pony car” market had… more»
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Road Runner Tribute: 1972 Plymouth Satellite
The biggest hurdle facing enthusiasts searching for a classic to park in their garage is that the desirable ones typically cost a lot of money. That is where well-executed tributes can ride in and save the day. They typically… more»
