Sales figures confirm that 1966 was the best year for the First Generation Mustang, with 607,568 buyers parking one in their driveway. The lowest-selling variant was the Fastback, which accounted for 35,698 cars, or 5.9% of total sales. This… more»
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Coming or Going? 1974 Dodge Polara
In the 1970s, Chrysler products would be popular with police organizations across the country. It seemed like everywhere you looked, you saw a full-size Dodge or Plymouth set up as a “bubble gum machine” with its flashing lights and… more»
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1969 Dodge Polara 500 Convertible 383 3-Speed
I did not expect to read that this 1969 Dodge Polara 500 convertible has a three-speed manual. The Polara 500 was the mid-trim level for the Dodge Polara in 1969, between the Polara and the Monaco, and I figured… more»
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Out of Storage: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Chevrolet’s sports car, the Corvette, was redesigned in 1968 along the lines of the Mako Shark show car. It was an instant success, and the new body would be used through 1982. Changes were few per year until 1973… more»
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Longest American Car? 1975 Mercury Marquis Brougham
Coming in at just over 19 feet in length, this has to rank as one of the longest American production cars made in the last five decades. If you owned this car in 1975, for sure you wore a… more»
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“Burbuja!” Mexican 1984 Ford Mustang 5.0
American fans of Ford Motor Company’s Fox platform will immediately recognize this bubble-hatch, swollen-fender Mustang-looking car as a Mercury Capri, that brand’s version of the popular pony car. Not so fast! In 1983 and 1984, Ford grafted Capri parts… more»
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Good Running Project: 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile rolled the dice in 1966 by introducing a personal luxury automobile that was mechanically different from its competitors. It was the first U.S.-produced front-wheel-drive car since the Cord 810/812 in 1937. It would use a transaxle version of… more»
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Big Willie’s 1969 Dodge Daytona
In automotive history, few are more recognizable than a Daytona. This particular one is a legitimate part of American drag-racing and Southern California history, and Rocco B. tells us that it is on the docket for this year’s first… more»
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Rebuilt 360: 1977 Jeep Cherokee Chief S 4×4
Some older SUVs perform better than others in the classic market, and a few have enough positive attributes that they can’t help but attract attention. This 1977 Jeep Cherokee Chief S is a perfect example of that philosophy. Its… more»
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Good Ol’ Blue: 1984 Dodge D150 Short Bed Pickup
Ralphie from A Christmas Story loved his trusty, reliable official Red Ryder carbine-action, 200-shot, range model air rifle that he affectionately called “Ol’ Blue.” Here’s another “Ol’ Blue” for your consideration, but in the form of a no-nonsense 1984… more»
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Amazing Survivor: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
We see a lot of incredible vehicles here at Barn Finds. Some are projects, and some are restored, but the ones that seem to be the most interesting to a lot of people, myself included, are the original vehicles…. more»
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The Cleanest, Mostly Original Around? 1979 Jeep Cherokee Golden Eagle
The Bon Jovi special edition VW Golf, the Ford F150 Harley Davidson, the Frank Sinatra Edition Chrysler Imperial, and the Lamborghini Diablo Victoria’s Secret Edition. Yes, the list of “Special Editions” in the automotive world seems to go on… more»
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Rare Levi’s Edition: 1976 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade
When it comes to Jeep CJ-5s, my personal feeling is many of them have lost that original bare-bones off-roader “vibe” owing to years of either modifications or customizations that strip away the roughneck authenticity it’s known for. It’s an… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet Nova
The 1960s and 1970s rear-wheel-drive Nova was one of Chevrolet’s most popular automobiles. It would receive its final redesign in 1975, to be replaced by the troubled front-wheel-drive Citation in 1980. For 1976, there was a luxury version of… more»
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Rollin’ Rollin’ Rollin’: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Stalled projects come in all shapes and sizes, and the work required can sometimes prove overwhelming. The previous owner of this 1980 Chevrolet Corvette commenced its restoration eight years ago, but it stalled early. It has sat exposed to… more»
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Stored 40 Years: 1950 Buick Super
The Super was a popular Buick entry from 1940 to 1958, with a break in production during World War II. It was a hybrid vehicle (no, not like you think), sharing the longer wheelbase of the top-line Roadmaster with… more»
