Many enthusiasts have pondered the same choice potentially faced by the new owner of this 1963 Pontiac LeMans Convertible. This rust-free and unmolested survivor would present beautifully following a light cosmetic restoration. However, its overall originality and presentation would… more»
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454-Powered 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Barn Find
The last time a Chevy Monte Carlo could be ordered as a Super Sport with a big-block 454 cubic inch V8 was in 1971. While the SS would return in 1983-88 as the rear-wheel drive versions of the car… more»
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1956 Plymouth Suburban With “Hy-Fire” V8 Power
At BF, we cover mid-fifties Chevies all of the time, mid-fifties Fords a lot of the time, and mid-fifties Plymouths only some of the time. Mid-fifties Plymouth station wagons? Fuggetaboutit. They’re not really that rare, there were 33K Custom… more»
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No Reserve: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Sometimes the perfect classic car isn’t actually perfect. I will never criticize the idea of an enthusiast having a flawless vehicle sitting in their garage, but those vehicles often only see the light of day on their way to… more»
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Soccer Team Mover: 1968 Mercury Colony Park
Colony Park was Mercury’s answer to the Ford Country Squire station wagon. Offered from 1957 to 1991, it was the most luxurious people mover you could get from the company sans the Lincoln which didn’t build wagons. It was… more»
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304 V8 Project: 1972 AMC Gremlin
Chevrolet and Ford were about to enter the U.S. subcompact car market in 1970. Not to get left behind – and owing to their limited resources – American Motors set their sights on what would be the Gremlin. They… more»
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Museum Find: 1924 Hupmobile Touring
Any thought of the “Roaring Twenties” evokes images of flappers, Prohibition, and gangsters, all set to the peculiar sounds of jazz music. What the decade also produced was millions of automobiles as Americans left the horse behind for good. … more»
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Field Find: 1973 Mercury Comet V8
The Ford Maverick was the company’s second major success story of the 1960s (the Mustang was the first). It was introduced in April 1969, five years to the day after the famous “pony” car. Sales were so brisk that… more»
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BF Auction: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500
Some project builds are more complicated than others, and those with rust requiring attention can prove offputting for potential buyers. However, this 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 could be the ideal candidate for an enthusiast harboring those feelings. It is… more»
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BF Auction: 1958 Ford Ranchero
Some enthusiasts are more passionate than others and will accumulate a vast collection of classics, planning to transform each into something genuinely special. Time can work against them, and they may choose to send these unfinished projects to a… more»
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1967 Canadian-Sourced Chevrolet Chevelle SS396
Normally, I wouldn’t cover a 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 (and I used to own one like this!). They, like certain Mopars, are just over-covered, there’s nothing new under the sun that can be said about them. It would take… more»
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Rare Edition: 1969 AMC Rebel Raider
The practice of manufacturers releasing region-specific special edition vehicles was probably at its peak in the late 1960s, and it is a strategy that is rarely seen today. It resulted in some rare and desirable cars and some relatively… more»
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Crossram-Equipped: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
I recently had the privilege to write about a stunningly refurbished 1967 Mustang Fastback, so I thought it only fitting to give Bow-Tie enthusiasts a right of reply with this beautiful 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. It has just emerged… more»
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Brand New! 1967 Ford Mustang
Regular readers know I strongly lean toward retaining most classics in their factory specifications and appearance via preservation or restoration. However, I will seldom ignore a custom build, particularly if its creator manages to maintain the car’s inherent character…. more»
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Jon Bon Jovi’s 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray!
We’ve featured several autos over the last few years on Barn Finds that have celebrity ties, and here’s the latest, a 1974 Chevrolet Corvette owned by Jon Bon Jovi. It’s always fun to see what our readers have to… more»
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9-Seat Patina Wagon: 1963 Plymouth Belvedere
Belvedere was a Plymouth fixture from 1954 through 1970. It was a full-size car at first before becoming a mid-side model in 1965. Sandwiched between the Savoy and Fury lineup in 1962, it was downsized with the rest of… more»
