1988 saw fewer than 1/3 of the Monte Carlos made compared to the 1982 model year, formerly the lowest production for the fourth-generation cars. It wasn’t a full production year, so that explains it. There were 16,204 SS versions… more»
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Rare V8: 1977 Ford Mustang II Mach 1
It is fair to say that the Mustang II spent decades in the classic wilderness, largely ignored by those preferring the performance and styling offered by earlier and later vehicles. However, time change, and the Mustang II has grown… more»
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BF Auction: 1954 Kaiser Darrin
Automotive history practically explodes with larger than life personalities and interesting (and sometimes apocryphal) anecdotes. Vivid in my memory is one involving the Kaiser Darrin. Years ago when I was a young kid, my parents bought me a giant… more»
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Fuelie Frame: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
The classic market sometimes raises as many questions as it answers. For example, if you owned a 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Fuelie, would you unbolt its body to drop onto a restomod project? No? Me neither. However, that is the… more»
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No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
The First Generation Mustang has become something of a staple at Barn Finds, and the condition of cars that we have featured over more than a decade has varied widely. This 1966 Convertible could best be described as a… more»
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Original 427/4-Speed: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette With 33k Genuine Miles
Some classics represent a triumph of style over substance, lacking the level of performance promised by their appearance. Such criticism could not be leveled against this 1966 Chevrolet Corvette courtesy of the big-block nestled securely in its engine bay…. more»
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No Reserve Blue Plate: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Classics like this 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass pose a set of choices for potential buyers. It is a genuine two-owner survivor with no rust issues. Therefore, treating it to a cosmetic refresh would be straightforward, and most enthusiasts would choose… more»
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Back Yard Find: 1951 Cadillac Series Sixty-Two
“Cadillac Presents Four Great New Series of Cars for 1951,” so proclaims the Caddy sales brochure 74 long years ago. And the bread and butter of that line-up appears to be the Series Sixty-Two, such as this four-door sedan… more»
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Perfect As-Is? 1934 Ford Model 40 Five-Window Coupe
If you’ve taken stock of the state of the world lately, you’ve probably come to the same conclusion I have: There aren’t enough original prewar Fords in it. Bidders on eBay agree; with seven days left in the auction… more»
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Seller Lost Interest: 1966 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet had a record sales year in 1965, selling more than a million full-size automobiles. So, it’s not surprising that demand would be off for the similar 1966 editions. Yet Chevy managed to crank out more than 47,000 Impala… more»
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Good Driver: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
One of the keys to happiness in the world of car collecting is flexibility. It’s easy to get bogged down in the price of things (new cars on the dealer lot, cars crossing the block at the TV auctions,… more»
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One-Family-Owned: 20K Mile 1989 Cadillac Allante
A perfect Texas setting for a perfect Texas car, this 1989 Cadillac Allante has been in the same family since new and has only traveled 20,336 miles over the last 36 years. Even more unusual, this one is reported… more»
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Bostonian Edition: 1990 Mercury Cougar LS
If there’s one thing the domestic automotive brands are good at, it’s creating a special edition out of thin air. The Big 3 love themselves a trim package that fattens the bottom line without adding significant value for the… more»
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Only 9,800 Miles? 1973 Ford Mustang
By 1973, the leader of the once-hot “pony car” market had become anemic, at least in terms of sales. From a peak of 607,000 units in 1966, the Ford Mustang saw deliveries drop to barely 135,000 copies seven years… more»
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Test Miles Only: 1968 Pontiac GTO
Describing a classic as perfect is a dangerous strategy. Experience shows that if a vehicle is scrutinized, tiny flaws and defects will emerge. However, when a car has only covered a few test miles since undergoing a meticulous restoration,… more»
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No Reserve: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1962 Corvette has been part of a private collection since 1985, but recently emerged to find its way to a new home. It ticks many of the most crucial boxes for those seeking a classic, from its tidy… more»
