Despite the 455 being near the end of its lifespan in the Pontiac Trans Am by 1975, it wasn’t quite there yet, with the 7.5-liter displacement option still holding on for one additional year before becoming history at the… more»
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Junkyard Sightings: Dodges, Mercurys, And Pontiacs
Some of my fondest childhood memories are going to the local junkyard with Jesse and our dad. It doesn’t feel like it’s been over three decades since we were climbing into our dad’s Datsun pickup to go see what… more»
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Rare Diesel Taxi: 1959 Plymouth Savoy
In the late 1950s, the Savoy was the entry-level model in the full-size Plymouth line-up, positioned like the Chevy Biscayne or Bel Air. They were popular for fleet purchases as basic transportation and many served as taxicabs. This 1959… more»
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Holy Grail Barn Find- ’32 Hot Rod Roadster Survivor Built in 1949
One of the great joys of writing for Barn Finds is interacting with all the readers out there who take time out of their lives to read these posts and do a little bench racing while writing about this… more»
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High-End Driver: 1966 Ford Mustang GT Fastback
The GT badge helped cement the First Generation Mustang’s place in automotive history. It represented the factory’s high-performance offering and remained available until the sensational Mach 1 hit the market. Our feature classic is a 1966 GT Fastback that… more»
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Vintage Fire Truck: 1963 American LaFrance
American LaFrance was a U.S. manufacturer of fire prevention and recovery apparatus, which included fire trucks like this cab-over from 1963. The company’s roots date to 1873 and the final remnants of the firm disappeared in 2014. We don’t… more»
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Uncommon 1972 Buick Skylark Sun Coupe Project
If you live outside the wonderful world of Buicks, you can be forgiven for not being familiar with the Skylark Sun Coupe of 1972. Production totals seem a little vague, but certainly less than 4,000 were made; while the… more»
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Highly Optioned! 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle 4-Speed
Usually, when we’re talking about the 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle, it’s the SS396 variant that gets all of the attention. Today’s subject, courtesy of barn finder T.J., is similar to that vaunted muscle car, but a bit different too –… more»
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RS SS Survivor? 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Except for the Plymouth Barracuda, the Ford Mustang owned the new “pony car” space from 1964 to 1966. Then 1967 arrived and brought the Chevy Camaro and a few others. The Camaro was the only one that came close… more»
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Forest Find: 1971 Ford Torino GT Project
The Torino nameplate debuted in 1968 as the top level of the mid-size Ford Fairlane lineup. By 1971, it was the primary torchbearer and the Fairlane name disappeared into the history books. The GT was the sporty model, available… more»
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One Owner: 1967 Chevrolet Impala
Long-term ownership is typically viewed favorably by enthusiasts seeking a classic to park in their garage. Therefore, many people will find this 1967 Chevrolet Impala extremely appealing. It is a one-owner classic that presents exceptionally well and is a… more»
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Factory 455: 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
You don’t have to look long or hard to realize that the first owner wasn’t afraid to splash their cash when ordering this 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. The range-topping V8 is the most obvious sign, while the interior is… more»
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“All Original” 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet’s Corvette holds a special place in the American automotive landscape, and if everything checks out, this 1962 Corvette has seen few changes in its 62 years. The East Aurora, New York classic spent most of its life in… more»
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351 V8: 1970 Mercury Cougar Mystery
By 1967, FOMOCO had two entries in the new “pony car” market, the Ford Mustang which started the craze, and the Mercury Cougar. The Cougar was a little larger and better equipped than your average Mustang, so it was… more»
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Stored For 35 Years: 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner
Hiding in this barn is one of the more interesting cars from the 1950s. Ford wanted to create a light and airy vehicle, releasing the Skyliner in 1954. Our feature car has spent the last thirty-five years in this… more»
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Woodie Drop-Top: 1984 Chrysler LeBaron
The 1980s Chrysler LeBaron was based on the company’s new K-Car platform. And the lineup included a convertible, the first U.S. production drop-top since the Cadillac Eldorado in 1976. A special “woodie” version called the Town & Country was… more»
