For its first three years, the Pontiac Tempest was a compact car (1961-63). General Motors changed directions and promoted the Tempest/LeMans to a mid-size platform in 1964. The same promotion also applied to the Oldsmobile F-85/Cutlass and the Buick… more»
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Senior Citizen Survivor: 2000 Buick Park Avenue
The Park Avenue replaced the Electra 225 as the Buick staple in 1991. It would hold that top spot for more than 20 years. The cars were roomy and dependable, and sources say it’s not uncommon to see hundreds… more»
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Stored 60 Years: 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury Convertible
After beginning as a sub-series of the Belvedere in 1956, the Fury became its own separate model in the Plymouth lineup in 1959, with the Sport Fury serving as the brand’s top offering. Available as both a 2-door hardtop… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1955 Chevrolet Big Window Pickup Project
One of the challenges with any project build is knowing where to start. That isn’t an issue with this 1955 Chevrolet Big Window Pickup, because the current owner has invested considerable time and money, giving the buyer an excellent… more»
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Surfboard Included: 1962 Buick Invicta Estate Wagon
In 1962, American families still needed a mode of transportation that could haul around kids and all kinds of cargo, and the most practical option was the station wagon. And by 1962, families had more station wagon options than… more»
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Unique Harley: 1961 Harley-Davidson Topper
Pepper Red was one of three new colors for 1961 on Harley’s unique scooter, and they all had contrasting Birch White, no matter if you chose this color, Strato Blue, or Granada Green. This 1961 Harley-Davidson Topper can be… more»
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Triple Deuce Survivor Class: 1964 Pontiac GTO
I purposefully avoid covering muscle cars! Why, you ask? Most are ridiculously overpriced, or have had absurd restorations in which the width, texture, and hue of assembly-line chalk marks seem to be job one. At the opposite end of… more»
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1981 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Stepside W/ 350 V8
A bit of a restomod, this 1981 Chevrolet C10 Silverado Stepside with a topper, or cap/shell on the back, has been repainted in a different green color than its original blue, and the engine and transmission have been rebuilt…. more»
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Well-Sorted Survivor: 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass Barn Find Revival
Not every barn find needs years of work before it can be enjoyed, and this 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass listed on craigslist in Morton, Pennsylvania, appears to be a good example of that sweet spot. Priced at $7,500, this Cutlass… more»
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Supercharged Sedan: 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP
Pontiac’s Grand Prix began as a personal luxury car in 1962 but would evolve into a 4-door performance/luxury sedan before retiring in 2008. The seller’s beautiful survivor is from the car’s seventh generation and is a turn-key automobile that… more»
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Future Lead Sled? 1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan
The Cosmopolitan was a luxury car from Lincoln (who else?) produced from 1949 to 1954. Like other U.S. automakers, it was a fresh, new car that emerged in the days following World War II. It was a big, bulbous… more»
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Only 415 Built: 1969 Buick GS 400 Stage 1 Four-Speed Project
While the 1970 Buick 455 with the Stage 1 package has a reputation as one of the stoutest engines from the muscle car era, it’s less well-known that the first Stage 1 was actually introduced in 1969 as a… more»
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Back To The Basics: 1997 Ford Ranger XL 5-Speed
It doesn’t get much more basic than this 1997 Ford Ranger XL pickup. We often hear from Barn Finds readers that they miss the days when a small, basic pickup was available, one without an overwhelming warranty-inducing nightmare of… more»
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Rare Diesel: 1984 Pontiac 6000
When you say the words “GM diesel” in the context of a vehicle from the 1980s, I wouldn’t blame you for thinking the worst. After all, GM had a significant swing and miss when it came to selling a… more»
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Parked Since ’75: 1957 Chevrolet 150
Don’t be fooled by its weathered appearance, because there is much to like about this 1957 Chevrolet 150. Below the surface is a rock-solid project candidate that has hibernated for fifty years. It is a genuine blank canvas, allowing… more»
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390/4-Speed: 1962 Mercury Monterey S-55
Some classics possess the “wow” factor, either due to their overall condition or their performance potential. This 1962 Mercury Monterey S-55 ticks the boxes on both counts, leaving the new owner with little to do but slip behind the… more»
