The so-called “bubbletop” roofline began to appear on several General Motors brands in 1959, including Chevrolet. The glass in these cars seemed endless compared to the sheet metal in the roof. In 1961, the “bubbletop” was offered on both… more»
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Mopar Or No Car! Dodge/Plymouth Collection
It’s always interesting to learn what one likes to collect. The problem with car collections, say compared to Pokemon cards, is the amount of space that’s needed. And that space need often necessitates outside storage which isn’t in the… more»
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Resto-Mod Ex-Military 1941 Dodge WC-26 Carry All!
When it comes to wartime military vehicles, the Jeep is probably the first to come to mind, but Dodge was also a fairly large provider of utility trucks for our armed forces. Dodge contributed over 337,000 4X4 units to… more»
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Ultimate Family Hauler! 455 Powered 1972 Buick Estate
If Buick’s mid-sized 1972 Vista Cruiser Sportwagon leaves you wanting more, step up to the top-shelf gargantu-wagon, the Estate. This 1972 Buick Estate Wagon in Mankato, Minnesota comes with more cargo space that a Viking Longboat, plus a roof… more»
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Daily Driver: 1970 Chevy C10 Pickup
In the war to impress truck fans, Chevy and Ford stand out. Ford has its best-selling F-series. But on its heels is Chevy’s C/K series. Chevy started making these trucks in 1960 with a new frame design and independent… more»
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390 V8! 1962 Ford Galaxie 500XL Club Victoria
The 1962 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Club Victoria was the top of the Galaxie line. The pillarless hardtop was the epitome of style that year and this one is no exception. It’s listed for sale here on eBay where… more»
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Rare Two-Door: 1934 Chrysler Airflow
Aerodynamic? Yes! Art Deco inspired? Absolutely! Beautiful styling? Ah, well, um, you know, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and that’s how I’d sum up a Chrysler Airflow like this 1934 example. This restored car is a… more»
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Same Owner 47 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1970 Chevy Corvette wasn’t much different than the 1969 Corvette, which may be why sales were off by 50%. Yet the 1971 Corvettes didn’t change much again either, but demand had returned. This ’70 convertible has been owned… more»
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Bullitt Style: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
The famous Steve McQueen “Bullitt” Mustang of movie fame was a 1968 model. The car shown here is a 1967 Mustang Fastback that very much resembles that iconic piece of pop culture history (details below). But to his credit,… more»
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NASCAR Special! 1969 Dodge Charger 500
A unique grille and other details helped the ’69 Charger 500 slice through the wind, specifically with NASCAR racing in mind. This 1969 Dodge Charger 500 in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada could be one of fewer than 40 remaining,… more»
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Interesting Mish-Mash! 1941 Chevrolet Pickup
This 1941 Chevrolet truck is a bit of a mish-mash, but perhaps it can be a great project for someone. The long bed not quite visible from this shot might lead to a clue! It’s listed for sale here… more»
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Factory Floor Shifter? 1974 AMC Matador Coupe
We’ve seen seven 1974 Matador Coupes here at Barn Finds over the years but none with a manual transmission so, it’s not just being orange that makes this 1974 AMC Matador Coupe unique, it also has a manual transmission…. more»
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Cruiser: 1951 Ford Custom Convertible
I wish we knew more about this 1951 Ford Custom Convertible; the ad description raises more questions than it answers. It’s listed for sale here on eBay but even with more than 50 bids, the reserve has not yet… more»
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Big Bold Beautiful! 1966 Chrysler 300 Convertible
It’s Whammer-jammer time and today’s recipient of that esteemed designation for very large, cool cars is a 1966 Chrysler 300 convertible. While not a letter series, this Chrysler still has plenty of oomph under its expansive hood and it’s… more»
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455 V8 Cruiser: 1970 Buick Riviera
The Riviera would arrive in 1963 as Buick’s competitor in the growing personal luxury segment of the car market. By 1970, sales were slipping, and the nameplate needed a reboot, which it got in 1971 with all-new “boat-tail” styling… more»
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Ready To Use! 1956 Willys Station Wagon
The Willys Jeep Station Wagon (2WD) and Utility Wagon (4WD) have very interesting histories. This particular machine has received a lot of refurbishment, mostly mechanical, and is ready to perform its original role as “a comfortable family car.” Wait,… more»
