It isn’t unusual to find an older classic car that managed to survive more than six decades unrestored. However, finding one in that state that has been part of the same family since Day One is far rarer. That… more»
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1965 AMC Ambassador 990H: Which Is Which?
Look carefully before you leap. That’s the lesson this 1965 AMC Ambassador 990H seems to offer. We got this tip from Pat L, and if you want the car, seen here on craigslist, you’ll have to come up with… more»
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Original Fuelie: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
If you had a thick wallet or an understanding bank manager, you could walk into your nearest Chevrolet showroom in 1957 and drive away in a shiny Bel Air Nomad loaded with optional extras. One of the most desirable,… more»
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Original Paint: 1964 Mercury Montclair
Annual model updates are common, but it is unusual for a manufacturer to introduce a new generation of a vehicle but only keep it in production for a single year. However, that was the case for the Fourth Generation… more»
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Restore, Restomod, or Preserve? 1948 Mercury M68 Pickup
Classic pickups make excellent candidates for project builds for several reasons. Their manufacturers generally designed them for ease of maintenance and repair, meaning dismantling and reassembling a vehicle like this 1948 Mercury M68 should be straightforward. Restored to a… more»
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What Do We Do With It? 1936 Buick Shriner’s Parade Car
Let’s have a contest. The winner gets to be crowned King of Barn Finds for a whole day. All day long! How do you win? It is easy. Everyone gets unlimited chances to enter in the comments. Just tell… more»
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Only 10K Miles? 1971 Pontiac LeMans
Finding a non-muscle car version of a muscle car, such as this 1971 Pontiac LeMans, as opposed to a GTO, is always a welcome find in my book. They are often overlooked though some, such as the ’68-’72 Chevrolet… more»
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Loaded SS 396 Rag-Top! 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
Flashy and powerful, this double-red SS would have lit up the cruising scene when new, and could easily light up the tires with its 396 big block. The 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 396 sat in a Delaware, Pennsylvania yard… more»
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Real Barn Find: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
1962 wasn’t the first year a fuel-injected engine was available on the Chevrolet Corvette. Chevy was one of the early pioneers in this technology, and fuel injection actually dates all the way back to back to 1957 for the… more»
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It’s Brougham Time (Again)! 1969 Mercury Marquis
Yes, we’ve had a lot of Brougham action goin’ on lately (and a little Bro-ham’ and Bro’-gum thrown in for good measure too). Today will be no exception thanks to this Zephyr Cove, Nevada domiciled 1969 Mercury Marquis Brougham…. more»
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Solid Project: 1971 Dodge Challenger 383
Sometimes, an owner will look at their desirable classic and choose to change its color because they don’t like the factory shade. That is part of the story with this 1971 Dodge Challenger, but the peeling paint covers a… more»
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Survivor Grabber: 1972 Ford Maverick
Finally, a gem. I wrote up a Maverick last week that was going for, if I recall, around $6K. You Barn Finders seemed to agree that this was steep given the build it needed. Now here is a rather… more»
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Nicely Modified: 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
Surprises come in all sorts of packages. It’s that old “Don’t judge a book by its cover” admonishment that applies to so many things, cars included. Take this 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight for example. Yes, it does look like my… more»
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The Mural Machine: 1979 Dodge Ram Van
What’s incredible to me about the period-correct van marketplace is how many of these in-period machines survived in decent shape with their original details intact. Considering the scene they were born into, the fact that these party machines somehow… more»
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1974 Cutlass Four-door: Worth the Price?
Has it come to this, then? Is a four-door “malaise era” 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass worth $12 grand? Someone thinks so, and just such a car is being sold here on craigslist for that price. (With thanks for the tip… more»
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Grandpa’s Square Body: 1987 Chevrolet Blazer
The decision to sell a vehicle that has been in your family for some time is never easy. Personally, I don’t know if I could do it. The owner of this original 1987 Chevrolet K5 Blazer is the grandson… more»
