When Ford redesigned its automobiles for 1957, two additions arrived: the retractable hardtop and the coupe utility. The latter was considered a “gentleman’s pickup,” based on a 2-door wagon platform rather than the F-100. It would be successful enough… more»
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Older Restoration: 1953 Cadillac Sixty-Two
OK, fresh off of a “controversial” 1950 Cadillac Sixty-Two convertible post, let’s shift our attention to this extremely nice 1953 Model 62 hardtop. Listed as an older restoration, it still shows beautifully. Now out of long-term storage, this fine… more»
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Nicest One Around? 1956 Buick Special
Ever since I was a teenager, I’ve really liked most of the muscle cars Buick offered, as in high school one of my friends had a ’70 Gran Sport that I can still vividly remember 40 years later how… more»
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Fun In The Sun: Rare 1965 Jeep CJ-6A Tuxedo Park Mark IV
This one caught my eye because you don’t expect to see the words “Jeep” and “Tuxedo” used in the same sentence, much less in an actual Jeep model name. The Jeep CJ-6A Tuxedo Park Mark IV is a mouthful…. more»
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Stored For 4 Decades: 1966 Ford Mustang
Never fear, the parts are here! You might be thinking the same things I was upon initially seeing this 1966 Mustang, that maybe it got into a fender-bender or somebody removed those front-end parts to repair another car. Fortunately,… more»
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Former 427 V8 Car: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
As the C2 Chevy Corvettes continued to evolve (1963-67), the buying public would raise sales numbers a little each year. In 1966, 27,720 Corvettes were sold for the first time, helped in part by a new big-block V8, the… more»
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25K Original Miles: 1985 Ford F-150 Lariat
This 1985 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat is a low-mileage survivor with the desirable short-bed configuration. A few years ago, a truck like this may not have grabbed your attention, but seeing one today in this sort of condition with… more»
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351 V8 Project: 1971 Ford Torino GT
The Ford Torino was introduced as an upscale version of the mid-size Fairlane in 1968, and by 1971 had replaced the older nameplate altogether. In 1971, the GT was the top Torino sold except for the Cobra which was… more»
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Last Year L-82: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Although buyers continued to receive a 350ci V8 under the hood of their new Corvette for the remaining years of C3 production, 1980 marked the last where they could select the optional L82 version. Our feature car is one… more»
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455 Transplant: 1979 Buick Century Turbo Coupe
This is a different one to categorize. When a “Turbo Coupe” doesn’t have a turbo engine anymore, is it still a Turbo Coupe? This 1979 Buick Century Turbo Coupe has a Buick 455 V8 now, so is it a… more»
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20k Original Miles: 1977 Pontiac Can Am
A saying goes, “the best-laid plans of mice and men.” It denotes how unforeseen circumstances can cause a project to run off the rails. Such is the case with the 1977 Pontiac Can Am. The company planned a production… more»
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Stalled Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Upon first glance, this 1970 Mach 1 looks a lot like quite a few of the other Ford Mustang projects we seem to run across on a regular basis here at Barn Finds, but a closer viewing shows a… more»
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In The Barn 15 Years: 1955 Packard Clipper
Packard introduced its 1955 line-up in the fall of 1954, just months after Packard and Studebaker had merged to stay relevant. By 1957, Packard designs and engines had been discarded, with the cars becoming nothing more than rebadged Studebakers…. more»
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1 Of 1 Concept! 1968 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
Dating back to the turn of the 20th century, the Chicago Auto Show opened its doors in 1901 and has grown to be the largest and longest-running car show in the United States, with its 115th exposition having taken… more»
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Right Buyer Wanted! 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
When I was a teenager, I wanted a ’57 Corvette just like this one, red with white coves. Of course, being fifteen or sixteen I wanted flames emblazoned in the coves – the imagination of youth! I see these… more»
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51K Original Miles? 1972 Chevrolet Impala
Fresh off covering a fourth-gen 1970 Chevrolet Impala, now it’s time to review its successor, the fifth generation (’71-’76) in the form of a 1972 Impala Custom – the changes were significant! Considered by the seller to be a… more»
