I’ve previously discussed how I find classic cars with known ownership histories attractive, and many potential buyers share that sentiment. However, it sometimes doesn’t translate into feverish bidding activity when the time comes for an owner to part with… more»
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402-Equipped: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Some cars provide no great surprise when an owner lists them for auction, and the bidding goes ballistic. Such is the case with this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396. It may not be a numbers-matching classic, but it has… more»
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Trailer Included: 1997 Plymouth Prowler
Genuine accessories have been about almost as long as the automotive industry itself. The variety seems endless, although modern manufacturers seem to focus on floor mats, wheels, and other assorted pieces of “tinsel.” However, Plymouth followed a different path… more»
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Affordable Fun: 1929 Ford Model A Speedster
From the moment the first person bolted an internal combustion engine into a spindly device they dubbed the motor car, enthusiasts have sought to extract improved performance from their vehicles. Some searched for additional power, while others strived to… more»
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1-of-72: 1967 Ford Fairlane 500XL
Some classic cars make a stunning first impression but don’t provide the performance to match their good looks. That is hardly the case with this 1967 Ford Fairlane 500XL, with its engine bay containing a factory V8 guaranteed to… more»
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16K Miles? 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340
And now for one of my all-time favorites, a 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340. Well, almost a favorite as I prefer the ’68 and ’69 versions but that’s simply aesthetics – this one’s close enough! This Dart has an… more»
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Original 1969 Chevrolet Camaro In Need Of Rescuing
All hail the 1969 Chevy Camaro! Well, in this case, a beaten up, down on its’ luck, shell of its’ formal self with a V6. This epitome of 1960’s pony cars has seen much better days, and is looking… more»
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1 of 64: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1975 model year was the last time you could buy a new Corvette as a convertible – until 1986. And it was the first time in ages that only one engine displacement was offered, the venerable 350 cubic… more»
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Chalet #466: 1976 Chevrolet K5B Blazer
As soon as someone mentions their “chalet,” people may picture a cozy yet elegant getaway, maybe in the Alps or some other exciting location. “We’ll rendezvous at the chalet!” This 1975 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Chalet could become all of… more»
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Big Block Power? 1968 Dodge “Power Wagon” Pickup
Often time, old Dodge pickups, and Power Wagon trucks in particular, that are unearthed here on Barn Finds are in less than stellar shape, many having been rode hard and put away wet. But then again, hard work, not… more»
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Special Interest Auto: 1955 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible
When you walk among the great cars of the 20th century at a major show or Concours, you get the impression that each vehicle has lived a charmed existence from the assembly line to the show field. For most… more»
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Chevy V8 Project: 1937 Hudson Terraplane
Hudson Motor Car Co. built the Essex as its lowest-priced car in the 1920s. But its sales fell way off along with most U.S. auto production when the Great Depression arrived. Yet, Hudson took the bold move of introducing… more»
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B-Body Beauty: 1971 Plymouth Satellite
Beginning in 1965, the Satellite became the upscale version of Plymouth’s mid-size car, the Belvedere. As was the case with all of Chrysler’s B-bodied intermediates, a rework in 1971 gave the cars “fuselage” styling along the lines of the… more»
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DIY Pickup: 1951 Kaiser “El Camino”
At first glance, this Kaiser looks like it may have once been a Manhattan sedan. But that nameplate didn’t move over from sister company Frazer until 1952. So, this 1951 Kaiser probably started life as a Special or Deluxe… more»
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Investment Grade: 1994 Dodge Viper RT/10
It’s incredible how some cars make such an indelible first impression that you never forget them. I vividly recall seeing my first ’69 Mustang Boss 302 in Red, my first Triumph TR6 in Maroon, and my first Dodge Viper… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1983 Chrysler LeBaron
“It starts with great looks and goes on to make great sense”, so says a period brochure for the newish, small, front-drive LeBaron. Based on Chrysler’s K-Car chassis, they were nice cars for the time, given what was available… more»
