Oldsmobile built its last convertible in 1975 (at least until 1990). Mounting Federal safety pressures had put a target on the backs of the U.S.-built drop-top. So, Oldsmobile would pull the plug on the body style that year, although… more»
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Sport Wagon: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Why didn’t Chevy sell more than 23,000 Nomads throughout their three-year run in the mid-1950s? It was part of the top-of-the-line Bel Air series, so there were plenty of creature comforts. They sold plenty of other station wagons across… more»
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The Zimmer Touch: 1982 GMC Vandura
The seller of this 1982 GMC 2500 Vandura, Zimmer equipped van suggests, “Wanting it to go to a good home“. Heck, it already looks like a good home! It certainly well represents the era, there’s no doubt about that…. more»
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50K Original Miles: 1992 Buick Regal Limited
Sometimes, a car comes up for sale that doesn’t seem particularly intriguing until you realize how few are left in anything approaching sound condition. That’s certainly the reaction I had to this clean 1992 Buick Regal Limited which also… more»
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Rough Fuelie Project: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Corvette prices are set by several factors, but they can be boiled down to these essentials: condition, rarity, options, and originality. An original car in perfect shape, but with few desirable options can demand a high price but will… more»
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Big Red Project Car: 1953 Buick Super Convertible
Sometimes we see some sad sights here on Barn Finds. Sad to the level of the Humane Society commercials you see on late-night TV. One of the saddest occurrences is when we run across a spectacular car for sale… more»
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Was A 396/4-Speed: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible
On paper, this one would appear like a classic American dream car. A first-year Chevrolet Camaro, 396 with a 4-Speed, a Super Sport model, plus it’s a convertible. But then reality set in, and you come to find out… more»
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Junkyard Rescue: 1967 Dodge Charger
The original Dodge Charger was a concept car that turned into a production vehicle in 1966. It might be thought of as something of a large “pony car” that was built on the mid-size B-body with a fastback roofline…. more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra
Say what you will about the Ford Mustang II King Cobra: it may have been an unloved era of Ford’s muscle car, but it at least looked the part. The package was loud and proud, giving buyers some insane… more»
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Fire-Breathing 509ci V8: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Ordering a new 1972 Corvette with a big-block under the hood provided enough power and performance to satisfy most people. Admittedly, the ‘Vette was slower than it had been two years earlier, but it was still one of the… more»
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39k Original Miles: 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring
Most enthusiasts dream about the day they open a barn or garage door to find a low-mileage classic lurking in the gloom. That is the story behind this 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring that recently emerged after twenty years in… more»
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Mopar/GM Mashup: 1947 Hudson Commodore
There’s a lot going on here with this 1947 Hudson Commodore. Yeah, it looks like a project but a lot of the complex stuff has already been completed. Interestingly, it’s a convertible with a removable hardtop – how unusual!… more»
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Mopar People Mover: 1978 Dodge Monaco
General Motors downsized its full-size cars in 1977 to be lighter, more fuel-efficient automobiles. Rather than recreate their equivalent cars, Dodge opted to move the Monaco downstream from the C to B-body platform, thus making their full-size car smaller… more»
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9k-Mile Pilot Car: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
We’ve featured cars in the past here on Barn Finds that have been near the first or last of a run, and it’s always interesting to hear what our readers have to say regarding whether or not merely being… more»
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Rare Running Truck: 1935 Hudson Terraplane
While most folks who remember the Hudson Terraplane think of it as a passenger car, it was also available for a time as a pickup. Terraplane production ran from 1932 to 1938 with less than 1,300 commercial vehicles (including… more»
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Same Owner 50 Years: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS
In 1969, every major Chevrolet series (except for Corvair and Corvette) had a Super Sport offering: Nova, Camaro, Chevelle, and Impala. That should include the seller’s Camaro which appears to be a real-deal SS 350. It may be unusual… more»
