For 1967, Buick’s marketing team went all-out and produced one of the greatest sales catalogs in American history. Picturing famous fashion models, sports heroes, and Hollywood leading men, along with a mix of illustrations and evocative photography, it’s one… more»
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Two-Owner Daily Driver: 1989 Lincoln Town Car
FoMoCo was upping its game in regard to color names by this time, and this one is Pastel Adobe Clearcoat with a similarly-named Pastel Adobe vinyl top. 1989 was the last year of Lincoln’s first-generation Town Car series, and… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Chevrolet introduced the “sport wagon” in 1955, a 2-door Bel Air station wagon with a unique body from the windshield back. While the Nomad is highly sought after today, it was not a sales hit, with fewer than 23,000 copies sold… more»
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4-Door “Sleeper”: 1974 Mercury Comet 302 V8
Introduced five years to the day after the Ford Mustang, the Maverick was another sales hit for FOMOCO. It was a simple, cheap car designed to replace the aged Falcon. Because sales were so brisk, Mercury lobbied for and… more»
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One of 378: Fairway Green 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
In the world of muscle and sports car owners, one group stands apart for calling out small details that supposedly make their car rarer or more special than another. Yes, I’m looking at you, Corvette guys, who can seemingly… more»
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1965 Chevrolet Impala SS 396 4-Speed
We always appreciate your input at Barn Finds because, without you, this site doesn’t exist. You provide insightful feedback and are an enormous source of knowledge when I make glaring mistakes. Therefore, I must commend Barn Finder Curvette for… more»
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No Reserve: 1955 Studebaker President
When it comes to project candidates, some vehicles require more skills to achieve a decent result than others. This 1955 Studebaker President could be ideal for a novice, as life in a dry climate has allowed it to avoid… more»
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Dynasty Green Driver: 1965 Ford Mustang
When the new Ford Mustang entered its first full season in the Fall of 1964, an additional body style joined the mix. The fastback had arrived and was quite popular at 77,000 copies for the full 1965 model year…. more»
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Confusing Info: 1955 Ford Fairlane Victoria
Sometimes, one of the most significant challenges when writing about classics is separating fact from fiction. Such is the case with this 1955 Ford Fairlane. The seller lists it as a Crown Victoria, but the images indicate it is… more»
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Too Many Doors? 1960 Ford Galaxie Victoria
“Ford builds the most beautifully proportioned cars,” so opines their 1960 sales brochure. A subjective claim at best, though I’d say this 1960 Galaxie Town Victoria has pleasing lines. The Victoria part of it relates to its open hardtop… more»
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Highly Optioned: 1965 Pontiac GTO
Although manufacturers primarily focused on outright performance with their muscle car range, buyers could load their new purchase with options to provide a more comfortable motoring experience. Such is the case with this recently restored 1965 Pontiac GTO. Its… more»
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1 of 132: 1983 Plymouth Scamp Mini Pickup
Plymouth used the Scamp nameplate on at least two occasions. First, in the 1970s as a Plymouth derivative of the Dodge Swinger. Then, later, for 1983 only, it was as a small pickup which was also sold as the… more»
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Got It All: 1964 Buick Skylark V8 4-Speed Convertible
This car had me at “original,” as in the claim that this 1964 Buick Skylark as seen on ebay is all original as it came from the factory. Only two people have had it in long-term ownership. Now it’s… more»
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Older Restoration: Project 1964 Rambler Classic
On the heels of winning Motor Trend’s Car of the Year Award in 1963 for the all-new Classics and Ambassadors, American Motors made few changes in 1964. The easiest way to tell the two years apart is the front… more»
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Pink Panther Stingray: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe with a Bold Personality
If subtlety isn’t your thing, this 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe definitely won’t blend into the background. Listed on eBay by a dealer in South Carolina, this C2 Corvette leans hard into individuality, wearing a bright pink exterior over… more»
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Rare Turbo Roadster: 1992 Mercury Capri XR2
To this day, I do not understand why some cars were not bigger hits when sold new. Bad marketing? Bad timing? Lack of interest from dealers? It’s likely a little bit of all of the above. However, when going… more»
