Plymouth introduced a very popular car in 1970, the Duster. It was a fastback version of the Valiant, designed to appeal to younger buyers. The ploy worked, the car sold well, and Dodge quickly wanted a version of their… more»
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Barn Find Eddie Bauer: 1995 Ford Bronco
Many enthusiasts dig rare colors, or at least ones that don’t get picked often. When we think of the Eddie Bauer edition trucks offered by Ford, we often picture the iconic combination of green and tan, or black and… more»
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Turbocharged! 1977 Ford Pinto Runabout
American car makers’ race to downsize took on new urgency in the 1970s, as the rebellion against large cars put more small imports into US garages than ever before. “Compacts” like the Falcon and the Corvair were barely smaller… more»
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350-Equipped: 1958 Chevrolet Impala
Classics occasionally appear on our desks at Barn Finds, where it is seemingly impossible to identify a single strongest attribute. Such is the case with this 1958 Chevrolet Impala. Its stunning paint is an excellent starting point, and the… more»
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Fresh 428: 1973 Ford F-350 Super Camper Special
This 1973 Ford F-350 Super Camper Special could almost be the perfect classic Pickup. It presents superbly following a body-off refurbishment. Its interior is plush and well-equipped, but the professionally built 428ci V8 under the hood could be the… more»
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Ran When Parked: One Owner 1969 Buick Riviera
The Riviera entered the personal luxury car scene in 1963 as a Buick. Using GM’s E-body platform, the Oldsmobile Toronado (1966) and the Cadillac Eldorado (1967) would later join it. Unlike the other two cars, the Riviera employed rear-wheel… more»
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40k-Miles: 1968 Plymouth GTX EFI 440 V8
The GTX arrived in 1967 as a premium muscle car offered by Plymouth. It would be joined the following year by the more budget-conscious Road Runner. With Chrysler’s B-bodies redesigned in 1968, the GTX enjoyed a 50% bump in… more»
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Fins Begone! 1962 Chrysler 300 Sport Series
To capitalize on the image of the 300 Letter Series, Chrysler introduced the 300 Sport Series in 1962. Less powerful and using a bench seat instead of buckets, the Sport Series opened the 300 brand up to a wider… more»
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Future Hippie Van? 1972 Ford Econoline
The E-Series was Ford’s van version of the popular F-Series pickup trucks. And it was in production across four generations from 1961 to 2014. Initially a Falcon-based COE (cab over engine), the second generation (1968 to 1974) pushed the… more»
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Engine Swap: 1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340
The Plymouth Barracuda was in its last year in 1974. And it’s one of the few “pony car” nameplates that haven’t made a comeback (Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, and Dodge Challenger all have). Though the seller’s car advertises itself… more»
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1 of 79 Hemi/4-Speed: 1966 Plymouth Belvedere I
By the mid-sixties, the Belvedere had secured a stable position in Plymouth’s lineup as a successful intermediate, and while there wasn’t much new to report in the overall styling of the ’66 model, big news awaited a small number… more»
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Ham it Up: 1959 Shasta Airflyte Travel Trailer
Packing up and moving on became surprisingly popular during the Great Depression both despite and because of an impoverished economy. All this activity boosted the tiny travel trailer industry from fewer than fifty local makers in 1930 to nearly… more»
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89k Original Miles: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
The vehicle manufacturing industry is probably evolving faster today than at any time in its history. Advances in electronics and battery technology have led to a rise in viable hybrid and electric cars, though it is worth looking to… more»
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1-of-1: 1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7
Rarity is a question that invariably sparks debate in the classic world. There is no doubt that some cars command a premium due to an unusual combination of factory options, while the values of others may be unaffected. That… more»
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1 of 88 Drop-Tops: 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T
In the late 1960s/early 1970s, Dodge applied the R/T (Road/Track) moniker to several muscle cars, including the family-oriented Coronet. As was the case with the Charger R/T, the Coronet R/T was equipped with a 440 cubic inch V8 as… more»
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Original 340 Included: 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T
The Barn Finds motto is “To Protect and Preserve,” meaning we prefer our classics to be original and unmolested. This 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T doesn’t meet that criterion in its current form, but returning it to factory specifications is… more»
