The second generation of the Chevrolet Camaro had an impressive 12-year run, from 1970 to 1981. And nearly 183,000 copies were built in 1976 alone, meaning that “iconic” might not be the best word to use in describing one…. more»
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Just 34 Miles! 1976 Chevrolet Laguna S-3
In 1974, Chevrolet retired the Chevelle Super Sport and replaced it (more or less) with the Laguna S-3. Production numbers were somewhat low (less than 33,000 copies in three years), so an S-3 is harder to come across than… more»
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Mail Order Motorcycle: 1960 Allstate DeLuxe 175
Before malls (“What’s a mall, daddy?”) and even online shopping, millions of us browsed through big, fat catalogs and bought items from underwear to houses and everything in between, including motorcycles. This 1960 Allstate DeLuxe 175 is one that… more»
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Original Interior! Rare 1959 Edsel Villager Station Wagon
Ah, the Edsel. The car that the Ford Motor Company wished had never existed. I can’t help but feel a little sorry for former Ford CEO, Henry Ford II. I mean, how would you like having your father’s first… more»
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V8-Ready Roller: 1974 Dodge Dart Swinger
Dodge added the Swinger model to the Dart line-up in 1969 to inject some sportiness into an otherwise boring compact (except for the GTS). The ploy worked, and Plymouth would replicate the 2-door hardtop in 1971 as the Valiant… more»
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Parked In 1989: 1971 Plymouth Satellite Sebring
If I go first, there are several things I’m guessing my wife would probably dispose of right away, with my Nixie clock, drawers of tools, and shelf of old vinyl record albums immediately coming to mind. However, there’s been… more»
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6-Cylinder Project: 1970 Chevrolet Nova
This 1970 Chevy Nova likely began life as a “Grandma” car. It has the right power equipment for that assumption (250 cubic inch inline-6, 2-speed automatic transmission, drum brakes). After 140,000 miles, it still runs, though the seller says… more»
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33K-Mile One-Owner 1995 Oldsmobile Delta Eighty Eight Royale
33,832 miles in three decades? That’s the amount of driving that a lot of us do in a single year, so it’s always fun to see these ultra-low-mile cars from decades ago. A 1995 four-door sedan probably wouldn’t be… more»
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Original Interior: Well-Preserved 1965 Oldsmobile Vista-Cruiser Wagon
By the mid-1960’s, the station wagon had gone mainstream and was well on its way of becoming America’s iconic symbol of sprawling suburbia. It was the most practical and comfortable way to haul kids, lawn and garden supplies, Little… more»
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Three Row Wagon: 1986 Ford Crown Victoria
The introduction of the Chrysler minivan created a hot new segment in the automotive industry in 1984, and one that would cut into consumer demand for the tried-and-true station wagon. However, even with fresh competition on the market, wagons… more»
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Just 3 Owners: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
One of Chevrolet’s biggest-selling cars of 1970 was the mid-size Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe. More than 300,000 copies left the assembly line that year with 96% of them equipped with a V8 engine. The seller’s car is one and… more»
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25k Miles: 1965 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
We all follow our own muses when it comes to car collecting, don’t we? I almost exclusively buy ten-footers that need some work because it’s my hobby and I value a car that looks as if it’s seen some… more»
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Needs Finishing: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
The prospect of a new project car is a time of elation for most car enthusiasts. We know that our garage will soon be filled with the high hopes that come with potentially being the one to revive a… more»
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Whatisit: 1980 “Special” Homemade Car
Here’s a Rorschach test in the form of a car. I’ve been searching for traces of existing cars in its styling, but maybe that endeavor is doomed to failure – I’m at a loss. It’s advertised as a 1980… more»
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1-of-602: 1959 DeSoto Adventurer
Occasionally, cars appear on our desks at Barn Finds that are so stunning that identifying their greatest attribute is seemingly impossible. Such is the case with this 1959 DeSoto Adventurer. From its stunning exterior to its well-appointed interior and… more»
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One Family Owned: 1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner
When it comes to the question of a known ownership history, this 1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner comfortably ticks that box. It has been part of the same family since Day One, moving from one generation to the next throughout… more»
