By the very early sixties, the Detroit three-and-a-half had pretty much said adios to two-door station wagons. Particularly popular in the fifties, they had pretty much run their course by about ’61. There were some exceptions, but the big… more»
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Newly Restored: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302
The 1969-70 Boss 302 was the Ford Mustang’s answer to the Chevy Camaro Z/28. Both were developed to allow the pony cars to compete in the Sports Car Club of America’s Trans Am division. SCCA rules at the time… more»
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Low Mile Laredo: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The ZJ era of the Jeep Grand Cherokee was a time in which the company’s long-serving SUV matured to new levels. It was no longer just a highly usable 4×4 that people could ride in, as it evolved to… more»
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Twelve Built: 1985 Pontiac Fiero GT Stinger Ferrari Replica
Every so often, a listing comes along that sits squarely at the crossroads of automotive curiosity, controversy, and craftsmanship. This 1985 Pontiac Fiero GT, currently listed on eBay, is one of those cars. With 60,000 miles, a clean title,… more»
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European-Flavored: Rust-Free 1980 Ford Granada
UPDATE – This 1980 Ford Granada is still for sale, but the seller has dropped their asking price to $5,595. The seller has it listed for sale again here on craigslist in Chesapeake, Virginia. Here is the original listing, and… more»
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Chevy Nova Sibling: 1974 Oldsmobile Omega
The 1973-79 Oldsmobile Omega was a Chevrolet Nova in disguise (and a thin disguise it was). While the front clip and taillights were different in the first generation (1973-74), even the base six-cylinder engine was sourced from Chevy. This… more»
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Modified Base Twin-Track: 1974 Raider Hawk
In Raider’s second-to-last year making snowmobiles, the company found itself using up leftover parts for the 1974 model year. The base model Hawk came along in 1974, and they had no shocks on the skis, so this one must… more»
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2 for 1: Pair of 1969 Chevrolet Impala Convertibles
“See the USA in Your Chevrolet” was an advertising slogan and song belted out by Dinah Shore beginning in the 1950s. And it was still true in 1969 when the company built 14,415 full-size convertibles, all of them Impalas…. more»
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Tall Unicorn: 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista Wagon
Deep Blue Pearl over a Blue interior, this rarely seen today 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista Wagon is a vehicle I haven’t seen in years in person or online, and we’ve never seen one before here on Barn Finds. This… more»
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50k-Mile Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
One of the best-selling cars of the 1960s and 1970s was the Chevy Chevelle, a mid-size offering introduced in 1964. The most popular iteration was the second generation, built from 1968-72 during the heyday of the muscle car. But… more»
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Deathmobile Starter Kit: 1967 Lincoln Continental Convertible
If you were making a short list of iconic American movies, National Lampoon’s Animal House would have to be near the top of your list. This unexpected hit in 1978 set the standards for college behavior and fraternity hijinks… more»
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Unusually Repowered: 1937 Packard Convertible
When is a Packard not a Packard? I guess that depends on what one considers to be a car’s soul. Is it the engine? Styling? In an automobile such as this 1937 Packard, perhaps it’s the distinctive grille. Which… more»
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New York Yankees MVP Team Car: 1955 Chrysler C-300
Using “influencers” to bring attention to your product (and make the cash register ring) isn’t a new marketing ploy. And star athletes have been doing it practically forever. You can’t turn on your TV or go online today without… more»
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Unrestored Sedan: 1964 Chevrolet Bel Air
Some would-be interested buyers will probably quickly write this 1964 Chevrolet Bel Air off, simply because it has twice the number of doors as suits the taste of many collectors. That’s understandable, as those sixties examples of the two-door… more»
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Celebrity Owned and Numbers-Matching: 1971 Plymouth Cuda Convertible
The 1971 Plymouth Cuda needs minimal introduction, as it’s widely regarded as one of the most coveted autos from the early era of muscle cars, and to find a numbers-matching example with so much equipment that it required two… more»
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Cheap 2-For-1 Deal: 1955 Dodge Royal
Though it was the top trim level offered by Dodge upon introduction, the Royal seems to sometimes be overlooked or forgotten by many Mopar fans, and there could be a couple of reasons for that. Production was relatively short,… more»
