Chrysler’s naming methodology of the late 1930s tipped a hat to the monarchy, with the six-cylinder Royal and the eight-cylinder Imperial holding court in the showrooms of America. Because of this aura of nobility, or perhaps because of a… more»
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10k Original Miles? 1949 Buick Roadmaster Convertible
We are no strangers to low-mile classics at Barn Finds, but some seem almost too good to be true. Take this 1949 Buick Roadmaster Convertible as a perfect example. It presents beautifully, and the seller states that its odometer… more»
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Impeccable Sport Coupe: 1962 Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet ditched the tailfins on their full-size cars in 1961. That made for a cleaner look that may have reached its pinnacle in 1962 (my favorite of the 1961-64 generation). The Impala Sport Couple had a more formal roofline… more»
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Charity Sale: 1970 Datsun Sports 2000
We all like to do our bit to help those less fortunate than ourselves, and this is typically a selfless act. However, this 1970 Datsun Sports 2000 offers the chance to make such a contribution and drive away in… more»
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No Reserve: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition
A great deal of prestige is attached to being selected to provide the Pace Car for the annual Indianapolis 500. The Corvette was awarded that honor in 1978, and Chevrolet followed the usual practice of leveraging the exposure to… more»
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Barn Find Front-Drive: 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado
This familiar seller hit another home run with a barn find, and also for showing dozens of excellent photos! I have hope yet for the future of online vehicle listings again. This first-gen car is easily distinguished from the… more»
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Top Shelf Drop Top: 1969 Chevrolet Impala
If you walked into your Chevrolet dealer in 1969 looking for a full-size convertible, you only had one choice. That was the Impala (sorry, no Biscayne, no Bel Air, and no Caprice drop-tops). 14,445 of those Impala ragtops were… more»
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Jukebox Hero: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air 409
America lost something when the car song went out of style. I’m not talking about songs that mention that you drove your “Chevy to the levee” or that you got “a Chrysler that seats about twenty”; I’m talking about… more»
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Parts or Project: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Roller
The Galaxie 500 dominated the Ford lineup across three decades (1959 to 1974). It was the company’s bread-and-better car much like the Impala at Chevrolet. The third generation was around from 1965 to 1969 and is noteworthy for being… more»
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Modified Mailster? 1957 Cushman 780 Truckster
This one is a bit of a head-scratcher as the model number is 780-26, which relates to a 1957 Cushman Mailster, but let’s refer to it as a 1957 Cushman Truckster for now. The seller has it listed here… more»
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Tri-Power Droptop! 1966 Pontiac GTO
Years ago, I worked for this eccentric but brilliant man, who once had been an executive at Ford Motor Company. He later drifted into the railroad industry which is where I made his acquaintance. He had this saying that… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS
It is sometimes difficult to determine the popularity of a particular classic, but this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS leaves no such doubts. Its listing has received over 400 views in the past twenty-four hours, and with fifty-eight people adding… more»
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One-Owner 1970 Ford Mustang Grande
In a model year where an enthusiast could order a Boss 302, a Boss 429, or a Cobra Jet Mach 1, it’s hard to contemplate that one could buy a Mustang Grande on the same showroom floor. Yes, 1970… more»
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540 V8 Restomod Project: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
“America’s Sports Car”, the Chevrolet Corvette, debuted in 1953. It barely survived its first three years with less than 5,000 assemblies combined. The slow start may have been contributed in part to the ordinary drivetrain – a 235 cubic… more»
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Stroked 4th-Gen: 1995 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Slotted between the sporty-looking base Firebird and the “look at me” Trans Am, Pontiac offered all the go-fast goodies in an understated package called Formula. This 1995 Pontiac Firebird Formula in Oxford (extreme southeastern Pennsylvania) looks stock and never-messed-with,… more»
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40k Mile 1994 Chevrolet Corvette 6-Speed Convertible
The C4 Corvette remains one of the best values in the used sports car landscape, especially if you find a few modifications to make it even more of a performer. The standard model has shortcomings, but they can be… more»
