The DeSoto was a companion brand at Chrysler Corporation from 1928 to 1961. During this time, more than two million DeSoto cars and trucks had been made. But sales declined in the late 1950s and it was becoming evident… more»
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Strangely Styled: 1975 AMC Matador
The Matador wore two hats while in service to American Motors in the 1970s. From 1971-73, it was the company’s line of mid-sized cars. And from 1974-78, it was promoted to full-size status with the retirement of the Ambassador…. more»
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Unfinished Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Fast back
Tackling somebody else’s unfinished project build can seem like a daunting task. Depending on how far the work has progressed, the buyer could be facing unseen problems lurking below primer and fresh paint. That isn’t the case with this… more»
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Grandma’s Car: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
As the 1960s wore on, full-size cars started to get bigger, creating a void between themselves and the compacts the manufacturers had recently begun offering. So, an intermediate series of cars would soon debut, including the Chevy Chevelle in… more»
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Hot Truck Project: 1991 GMC Syclone
In 1991, GMC dabbled in the performance pickup truck market, somewhat like Dodge had done earlier with its Lil Red Express. A one-year-only model, the Syclone’s speed capabilities were compared to that of the Chevy Corvette and the Ferrari… more»
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90 Years And 23K Miles! 1932 Buick 56S
We feature a good number of ’30s vintage cars on Barn Finds but the usual suspects, such as Ford and Chevrolet dominate the coverage – which isn’t really a surprise. Well, today, we have a surprise in the form… more»
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Driver Quality: 1964 Ford Falcon Ranchero
The Ranchero began in 1957 as something of a “gentlemen’s pickup,” based on a car platform rather than a truck. It was full-size from 1957-59, then switched to the compact Falcon for 1960-65, and finally to the intermediate Fairlane… more»
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No Reserve: 1951 Kaiser-Frazer Henry J
Built by Kaiser-Frazer between 1951 and 1954, the Henry J was a little car before it was cool for cars to be little. Like the Ford Model T of decades prior, it was designed to be an inexpensive automobile… more»
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Marti Report Documented: 1968 Mercury Cougar
In 1964, Ford launched the sporty Mustang, which would become a sales phenomenon, leading to a new market segment called “the pony car.” By 1967, a flood of competition arrived, including one from its own stable, the Mercury Cougar…. more»
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Beautiful in Black: 1991 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
Cadillac introduced the Coupe de Ville in 1950. From then until 2005 it would be a regular staple of the brand’s portfolio. When multiple doors were needed, buyers would opt for the Sedan de Ville. This 1991 Coupe de… more»
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1 of 875: 1935 Pierce-Arrow 845 Barn Find
Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Co. was in business from 1901 to 1938. During this time, it became known for producing expensive and desirable luxury cars. As did other auto manufacturers, the company suffered losses during the years following the Great… more»
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400 4-Speed! 1974 Pontiac LeMans GT
There’s more going on here than initially appears. Yeah, it looks like a forlorn GM A-body in the form of a ’74 Pontiac LeMans “colonnade” body style. But, it was optioned well, and in a time when the features… more»
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Home Brew Hot Rod: 1974 Plymouth Duster
The sun was setting on Musclepalooza in ’74. Some would say that it had already set and it was now nighttime. There were a few hanger-oners but the pickin’s were getting slim. Plymouth’s compact sales sensation, known as the… more»
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No Termites! 1951 Ford “Woodie” V8
You don’t see many of them anymore, but before and after World War II, wood-bodied station wagons were somewhat popular. They were attractive to affluent Americans and you would often find them in service at hotels, lodges, country clubs,… more»
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428 CobraJet Powered 1973 Ford F-250 Camper Special
Mention “Camper Special” or “Trailering Special” to folks of a certain generation and the phrase immediately elicits a sinister grin. These various special models invariably came with heavy duty cooling and transmissions, and more often than not a monster… more»
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4×4 Project: 1960 Dodge Power Wagon
Old trucks are infinitely cool; old four-wheel-drive trucks, even more so. The thing is, they don’t pop up all that often, and while there’s no denying the appeal of a rear-wheel-drive short-bed pickup with a small block up front,… more»
