By 1960, problems at Studebaker were legion. Ford had increased production dramatically in 1953, and price cuts followed industry-wide. Studebaker had the highest labor costs in the industry. As prices fell, its profits disappeared, and its balance sheet deteriorated…. more»
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WE4 Package: 1987 Buick Regal Turbo
We all know and love (well, most of us) the Buick Grand National for its impressive performance and 80s-era charm. The trouble is, the prices for high-quality examples has spiked dramatically in recent years, and thanks to GM’s marketing… more»
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Perfect Platform? Low Mileage 1979 Chevrolet Malibu
When it comes to building a hot rod, it’s generally preferable to buy a car with a drivetrain already installed and ideally, fully sorted out. However, there are some instances where purchasing a roller makes sense, particularly if you… more»
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1-of-17? 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500
Rarity claims will always ignite debate within the classic world, and I expect my research on this 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 to be no different. The 1969 GT500 wasn’t produced in huge numbers, and the combination of options… more»
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No Reserve: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Collector’s Edition
The 1982 model year saw the production of Chevrolet’s venerable C3 Corvette draw to a close. It had served the company well, but the time had finally arrived when a fresh approach was required. This Corvette Collector’s Edition is… more»
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Straight Eight And Solid: 1949 Packard Super 8
The Packard Motor Car Company’s slogan was “Ask the man who owns one.” While the last person to purchase a new Packard off the showroom floor has probably already left the building like Elvis, there is still a chance… more»
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Coulda Been In Pictures! 1971 Lincoln Mark III
A couple of weeks ago, I was looking at one of the TV movie channels and it was showing 1971’s “The French Connection“. I was actually more mesmerized by NYC’s early ’70s grittiness than I was the famous Pontiac… more»
Lots of Car to Love: 1948 Chrysler New Yorker
Some people believe that form should always follow function. Nobody in the auto industry believed that more than Kaufman Thuma Keller, the leader of the Chrysler Corporation in both the late prewar and early postwar era. This 1948 Chrysler… more»
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Cheap Wheels V8! 1974 AMC Hornet
A hallmark of American Motors from its formation in 1954 to the end of the line in 1988 was building and selling economical automobiles. During the 1960s, the Rambler American was the company’s compact offering, and it was finally… more»
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One-Owner Time Capsule: 1966 Cadillac DeVille
Yes, there are still pampered, garage-kept, one-owner-since-new time capsules out there. And this is about as good of an example as it gets. Here’s the story: a lady who lived in a small town about 30 miles south of… more»
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Triple Black Project: 1969 Dodge Charger SE
One of the most popular cars that turn up here on Barn Finds is the second-generation Dodge Charger (1968-70). A lot of them were built, at least two had prominent movie/TV roles (hence they became famous), and they did… more»
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Try It Again! 1969 Ford Shelby GT350
When I first spied this 1969 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang I thought, hmmm, looks familiar. And there’s a reason for that as it was covered here on BF almost four years ago. I don’t like to run a redo… more»
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K-Code Drop-Top: 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente
In 1964, the Caliente was the top-of-the-line Mercury Comet (except for the Cyclone performance model). As a convertible, only about 9,000 copies were built that year, so the number that may survive today likely doesn’t number more than a… more»
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Update: Unique 2006 Chrysler 300 Series Custom Ute
UPDATE – As the great philosopher and baseball legend Yogi Berra might’ve said, “It’s Deja Ute all over again.” We featured this unique ute last July and yours truly did the writeup that you’ll find below. It appears the… more»
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Driver-Grade Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Summer might be drawing to a close, but that doesn’t mean it is the wrong time to park a classic Convertible in your garage. The weather soon won’t be conducive to drop-top motoring, but the new owner will be… more»
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Export Model: 1937 Chrysler Convertible Coupe
Chrysler’s pre-war exports were a confusing medley of Dodges sold as Plymouths, Plymouths sold as Chryslers, and Dodges sold as Dodges. The company began its export program during the Great Depression and managed to send about 1100 vehicles overseas… more»
