The 1958 model year was not a good one for the U.S. auto industry. The economy was in a downturn and that stymied car sales. From some 700,000 units sold in 1955, Buick could barely muster 242,000 vehicles in… more»
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‘Cuda 383 V8 Project: 1972 Plymouth Barracuda
It’s widely accepted that the Ford Mustang started the hot “pony car” market in 1964, but the Plymouth Barracuda got there first – 17 days earlier. The Barracuda never saw the sales potential of the Mustang but came closer… more»
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61k Miles and No Rust: 1986 Buick Somerset T-Type
Imagine that Car Jeopardy! was a game show and you entered “Final Jeopardy” in a dead heat with your two competitors. The clue was this: This car, sold by a manufacturer based in Flint, Michigan, wore three separate nameplates in four… more»
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Light Patina: 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
As Studebaker struggled to remain relevant in the late 1950s, its finances forced a rationalization of the Hawk flock. Coming into 1957, the four models – Sky, Flight, Power and Golden – were reduced to just two. The Silver… more»
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Time Capsule: 1995 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
Many enthusiasts agree that certain words, phrases, and terms are overused in the classic world. “Patina” is often mentioned, while “ran when parked” will often produce grinding teeth. “Time capsule” also springs to mind, although there are times when… more»
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Modified 383 V8 Project: 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet Camaro sales bounced back to nearly 100,000 units in 1973 after an abysmal 1972 showing. That upward motion may have been helped by the addition of the fancier Type LT model which replaced the Super Sport. The seller’s… more»
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Tall Tale? 1957 Chevrolet 210 Sedan With 8,422 Original Miles!
We’re no strangers to low-mile classics at Barn Finds, although some cars are more extraordinary than others. This 1957 Chevrolet 210 Sedan is a perfect example, because if it is all that the seller claims, taking it home could… more»
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Nicest One Left?: 1976 Rokon RT-340 II
Dirt bike and enduro sales were huge in the early 1970s and Rokon, a company known for making an unusual two-wheel drive motorcycle, wanted in on the billion-dollar off-road market. What they came up with was just as unusual… more»
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Excellent Pre-War Project- 1936 Ford Cabriolet
If you are into pre-war cars and have been looking for a new project to separate yourself from the pack, check out this 1936 Ford Cabriolet located in Willard, MO. Listed for $27,500 here on Facebook Marketplace, this project needs… more»
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28k Original Miles: 1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
Everyone deserves an opportunity to spoil themselves, and classic car enthusiasts are no exception. While some focus on performance vehicles, others prefer to live life at a more sedate pace. If you fall into the latter category, this 1987… more»
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Ragtop Project: 1974 Pontiac Grand Ville
Pontiac did some shuffling of nameplates in 1971 with the Grand Ville being added to replace the Bonneville as their top-of-the-line full-size automobile. The Bonneville was still around but dropped down a notch to take over for the Executive…. more»
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Easy Revival: No Reserve 1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Sometimes, life’s circumstances encroach on the classic car ownership experience and an owner’s pride and joy is consigned to a dusty corner of a shed or garage. Such is the case with this 1989 Camaro IROC-Z. It is a… more»
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Solid Mauve Project: 1960 Imperial Custom
Mauve was in the air at Chrysler Corporation in 1960, and one of the great Barn Finds Mysteries of today is the following: Is this 1960 Imperial painted Dawn Mauve or Dusk Mauve? The paint has taken on that faded glow… more»
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Affordable Exotic? 1982 Bradley GT
Bradley Automotive was in the kit car business throughout the 1970s. That’s when building dune buggies on Volkswagen chassis became popular. The GT was perhaps their most successful model and accounted for an estimated sales of 6,000 units in… more»
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Price Reduced! 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
May I be candid with you? Somebody, anybody, needs to buy this ’62 Studebaker GT Hawk before I do. It’s across the country from me, I’d need to rent more storage, and it just doesn’t make any sense. My… more»
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Three-On-The-Tree! 1974 Chevrolet Nova
Many auto enthusiasts within a decade of my age probably prefer coupes over sedans when it comes to seventies offerings, which is understandable in general, as the styling often features smoother lines plus the fun factor of most 2-door… more»
