Chevrolet has done a pretty good job over the years of making desirable powertrain components available via its Chevrolet Performance Parts operation. Some of the products offered are pretty close to what was originally available, while other components are… more»
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24k Mile Running Project: 1957 Packard Clipper
Clipper was a Packard nameplate for several years, first between 1941-47 (with time off for WW2) and again from 1953-57. But the ’57 models were quite different than the Clippers that had come before, reworked Studebaker Presidents which were… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint
It wouldn’t be stretching credibility to suggest that the release of the First Generation Mustang sealed the fate of the Ford Falcon Sprint. Potential buyers became so swept up in their desire to park a Mustang in their driveway… more»
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Drag Racing Refugee: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Ouch, ouch and, more ouch is how I’d best describe this 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. Listed as a former X (experimental?) drag car project, perhaps it would be better defined as an “ex” X drag car. Whatever the case, this… more»
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54K Mile: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula
This is another nice find by Pat L and it is located in Bristol, Connecticut. It is a 1979 Pontiac Formula painted in white with a red hobnail interior. The car is reported to only have 54,000 miles on… more»
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Project or Parts? 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The Super Sport first appeared on the Chevy Impala in 1961 and again when the Chevelle debuted in 1964. As the muscle car movement picked up steam in the mid-1960s, Chevrolet stepped up and made the Chevelle SS 396… more»
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Single Year Model: 1958 Chevrolet Yeoman
The Chevy Yeoman was a one-year model station wagon based on the low-end Delray passenger car series. Available in two and four-door body styles, the Yeoman was the lowest-priced wagon Chevrolet offered. This non-running edition is said to be… more»
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Stored Ten Years: 1979 Mercury Bobcat
The Mercury Bobcat three-door Runabout, as this one would have been classified, was an interesting little car. Mercury didn’t go to a lot of effort to differentiate them from a Ford Pinto but they were a little upscale. This… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1979 Lincoln Versailles
For $63, buyers of a 1979 Versailles could get a two-tone paint option known as “Dual-Shade” paint. This gorgeous 1979 Lincoln Versailles has that option in Medium Turquoise over Dark Turquoise and it’s the perfect color for a Palm… more»
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1 of 97: 1948 Playboy A48 Convertible
The 1948 Playboy A48 retractable hardtop convertible was the only car produced by the short-lived Playboy Automobile Co. It was conceived by a Packard dealer who felt the cars would sell well after World War II. Only 97 copies… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1972 Corvette Convertible is living proof that you can have your cake and eat it, too. The owner has performed numerous upgrades that would place its performance head-and-shoulder above what most buyers received in 1972. However, all of… more»
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Rust-Free Arizona Survivor: 1971 Ford Mustang
Commencing a project build can be a lot easier if the vehicle in question doesn’t come with the added baggage of rust issues. Some enthusiasts can find the prospect of spending countless hours and significant money on rust repairs… more»
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6.4k Original Miles? 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus
We’ve seen a few low-mileage classics crossing our desks here at Barn Finds in recent times, but this 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus is something of a mystery machine. The owner claims that it has been driven 6,400 miles… more»
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Post War Survivor: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Special
Chevrolet’s first new cars after World War II came in 1949 after the 1946-48 models had been warmed over pre-war editions. The manufacturer used some rather generic names to separate models and trim levels in those days, such as… more»
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Original Forward Control: 1958 Jeep FC-170 4×4
Pickup truck buyers in the mid-1950s weren’t overwhelmed with the posh, four-door, 12-latte-holding, Bluetooth enabled, 12″ touchscreen bedazzled kid-haulers as they are today with the current crop of ladder-adorned keyfob-operated tailgate trucks. I mean, not that there’s anything wrong… more»
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Little Old Lady’s Bingo Car: 1978 AMC Pacer
The seller of this 1978 AMC Pacer said that the previous owner was a little old lady in Chicago who drove it to bingo. It’s probably a good thing those massive 5-mph bumpers are on there, I’m sure they… more»
