By 1954, Studebaker was looking financially embarrassed. That’s a polite way of saying that it was losing money at an alarming rate. Management faced the choice of merging with another manufacturer or collapsing into bankruptcy. Eventually, a merger with… more»
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1 of 3 Convertibles? 1969 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
For nine model years staggered between 1968 and 1984, Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance to build some limited-production muscle cars. A little more than 900 copies of the autos were built in 1969 and all but three would be… more»
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Stored 44 Years: 1965 Ford Mustang
The first Ford Mustangs went on sale in April 1964 and more than 1.3 million would follow before the curtain came down on the 1966 model year. Mustangs built before the Fall of 1964 are considered by some to… more»
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Pro Touring Rat! 1955 Chevrolet Convertible
This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible combines several build styles into an awesome performance package. From the rat rod/patina body to the pro-touring chassis to the resto-mod interior, this car looks like a blast to drive! It can be… more»
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Silver Anniversary: 1990 Ford ASC McLaren Mustang LX
While we see more than our fair share of ASC McLaren Mustangs on these pages, the final year model is a rare bird among an already hard-to-find model. This 1990 example is most readily distinguished by its unusual Enkei… more»
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Ski Lodge Bus! 1970 Ford Econoline
oh, how I’d love to know more about the backstory behind this epic ski lodge bus. If you spend any time around ski resorts or canoe/rafting centers, you’ll see a lot of school buses used to transport adventure-seekers from… more»
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427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
While the C1 and C2 Corvette may not achieve immediate recognition on foreign shores, the C3 Corvette faces no such challenge. Along with the First Generation Mustang, the C3 has one of the most iconic silhouettes in the automotive… more»
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1-of-419: 1961 Dodge Polara Hardtop Station Wagon
Claiming that any classic is rare can be a slippery slope. There will always be enthusiasts willing to question that claim with supporting evidence. If the vehicle has undergone any form of modifications, that further muddies the water. How… more»
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Stunning Driver: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
It is the eternal question: Is there any such thing as automotive perfection? If you asked one hundred different enthusiasts, you would get the same number of varied answers. Some may argue that this 1970 Chevelle Malibu isn’t perfect,… more»
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Parked in ’76: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
One of the most satisfying tasks an owner can face when dealing with a genuine barn find is washing away decades of accumulated dust to reveal what hides beneath. The seller purchased this 1965 Corvette Convertible about fourteen months… more»
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38k Genuine Miles: 1976 Ford F150 Custom Styleside
It isn’t unusual for owners to become confused when determining certain aspects of their classic, and that is the case with the seller of this 1976 Ford F150 Styleside. They claim that it is an Explorer, but it carries… more»
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19K Mile 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
A fall of 1985 GM press release said, “Monte Carlo, the sleek Chevrolet luxury coupe with a dual personality, slips into 1986 with fresh aerodynamic styling, retuned suspension and a new model in the lineup.” This 1986 Chevrolet Monte… more»
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Twin H Power: 1953 Hudson Hornet Barn Find!
This 1953 Hudson Hornet with “Twin H Power” is listed here on Craigslist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and looking over its faded glory is practically an archaeological experience. The cool aesthetics of the early 1950s are revealed.
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413 “Super Stock” V8: 1964 Plymouth Belvedere
The Belvedere was part of Plymouth’s arsenal from 1954 to 1970, serving in a variety of roles in the lineup. For 1962-64, they had intended to be full-size cars but had been downsized due to some bad intel about… more»
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Desert Jewel: 1967 Cadillac Eldorado
I was just in Palm Springs and that general area and every time I’m there I vow to try to find a way to move there, at least for the winter months. Just what they want, more snowbirds clutterin’… more»
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Rust Free 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100
This 1969 Mercury Marauder X-100 is in a similar class to the ’69 Buick Wildcat that we saw a day ago here on Barn Finds. At least to me, it is. It’s a big, luxurious, and powerful American car… more»
