The now-iconic “Split-Window” Corvette was gone in 1964, having been a one-year-wonder. Complaints about outward visibility caused Chevrolet to replace the two-piece rear glass with a single wrap-around one. Sales were not impacted, as the Corvette grew by another… more»
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Fire Chief Wagon? 1962 Ford Country Sedan
For many moons, the Country Sedan was Ford’s mid-range, full-size station wagon, sandwiched between the Ranch Wagon and Country Squire. We’re told this one is said to have been equipped from the factory for fire department service (though I’m… more»
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V12 Barn Find: 1940 Lincoln Zephyr
The Lincoln-Zephyr was a pre-World War II luxury car that was offered with a V12 engine, unlike the eight-cylinder engines of many of its competitors. It was priced below the high-end Lincolns to compete with the LaSalle (Cadillac), Packard,… more»
Save It From the Crusher! 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
Sometimes the reason to buy an old car has little to do with whether it makes financial sense. This 1959 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Holiday Sport Sedan needs floors, mechanical recommissioning, interior work, and plenty of rust repair, yet it possesses… more»
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65k Original Miles: 1975 Pontiac Trans Am
You can sometimes look at a classic and ask yourself what’s not to like about it. This 1975 Pontiac Trans Am is an example of that philosophy, because apart from a single interior flaw, it ticks the boxes as… more»
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Stored 23 Years: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet’s mid-size Chevelle quickly became the best-selling car in its class after its arrival in 1964. The car got a styling refresh in 1966, so changes in 1967 would involve mostly the grille and taillights. The Malibu was the… more»
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Rare Buggy: 1964 Volkswagen Concept 1 Dune Buggy
Dune Buggies reached the peak of their power in the 1960s, largely driven by the success of the Meyers Manx. Several other manufacturers produced their own versions, and Allied Industries soon joined the party with the Concept 1. It… more»
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One Owner Barn Find: 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix
Described by the seller as a one-owner barn find, this 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix requires total restoration. The seller admits it looks sad but believes the car is rock-solid. A few components are no longer attached, although those items… more»
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Basic Cheap Big Car: 1960 Ford Fairlane
Ford’s big news in 1960 was the addition of the Falcon compact. But that didn’t stop them from selling nearly one million full-size cars, too, with the Fairlane, Fairlane 500, and Galaxie being the choices, plus station wagons. Gone… more»
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1 of 42: 1965 Solar Automotive Cavalier
At first glance, you would say the seller’s car looks like a customized 2nd generation Chevrolet Corvair. And you would be correct, except that it was built by Solar Automotive in the early 1970s. After buying up the leftover… more»
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Mild Mannered Sleeper? 1974 Dodge Dart Swinger
The 1960s was the decade of the youth movement. And no U.S. car company promoted it better than Dodge (remember “The Dodge Rebellion”?). One of the many products they rolled out was the Swinger, a hip version of the… more»
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Cheap and Nice 1973 Ford Maverick
Sometimes a tip comes across our desks here at Barn Finds that seems like such a good deal that it makes sense to jump on it immediately, and this one had been listed here on Craigslist for only about… more»
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Best Beer Tanker Ever? 1946 Chevrolet COE
It’s a bit difficult to think of a vehicle priced at $329,999 as any part Rat Rod, but that’s how the seller of this 1946 Chevrolet beer tanker initially describes it, although this one is a whole lot more… more»
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3-On-The-Tree Wagon: 1963 Chevrolet Biscayne
With the Biscayne mostly serving as the entry-level offering in the Chevrolet full-size lineup, it typically didn’t have much trim attached or show excessive bling like some of the more expensive cars in the bowtie fleet, but the basic… more»
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Red, White, and Rad: 1974 Spirit Of America Chevrolet Nova
Although the official U.S. Bicentennial birthday was still a couple of years away, Chevrolet got a head start on its celebration by introducing 4 special autos in 1974 to commemorate our Country’s independence, and probably also to help increase… more»
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Tri-Power/4-Speed: 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix
The story of this 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix has a few twists and turns. It features a 389ci Tri-Power V8 under the hood, but the car doesn’t come with that motor. However, the deal includes a similar powerplant from… more»
