A giant in the industry, literally, by the time the 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado came out it was Oldsmobile’s largest, heaviest, and thirstiest car. The front-drive behemoth escaped GM’s 1977 downsizing effort for a couple of years, hiding out in… more»
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Low Mile 1973 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham
What exactly is a brougham? In horse and buggy days, it was a low-slung, windowed, enclosed four-wheeled carriage with a seat outside for the coachman and a footman, hauled by one horse (aka, one hp). The key was that… more»
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Glass Top Vicky: 1955 Ford Crown Victoria
Between 1954 and 1956, Ford offered a 2-door hardtop with a transparent top as part of the Crown Victoria series. In 1954 and 1956 they called it the Skyliner, but didn’t do so in 1955. Just shy of 2,000… more»
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Rare 5-Speed: 1983 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Some enthusiasts wish to stand out from the crowd, which is why the custom scene continues to flourish. This 1983 Camaro Z28 makes its contribution, courtesy of its unique paint shade. It isn’t perfect, but it could be ideal… more»
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American Pickers Pickup: Rare 1947 Hudson Series 178
UPDATE – This 1947 Hudson Series 178 pickup is listed for sale again after it was featured in August of 2024 here on Barn Finds and had no takers. It’s now listed here on eBay in Bon Aqua, Tennessee… more»
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Numbers-Matching 400: 1967 Pontiac GTO
I always look at cars like this 1967 Pontiac GTO and ponder upon how quickly they will find a new home. It isn’t a question of its condition, because it presents extremely nicely. The fact that it retains its… more»
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Rare Wartime Blackout Car: 1942 Studebaker Champion
U.S. auto production came to a screeching halt in 1942 as car builders were directed to build equipment for the war effort (WW2). Limited production of some cars continued for government use, with most production capacity redirected to fighting… more»
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No Reserve: 1977 Ford F150 Ranger 4×4 Free Wheeling
Rarity claims must always be taken with a grain of salt in the absence of documentary evidence. However, the seller holds a Marti Report which seemingly confirms that only 222 buyers ordered one of these classics in 1977 where… more»
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Only 1,613 Made: 1971 Ford Torino GT Convertible
The Ford Torino did a fairly brisk business in 1971, with 326,463 being sold in its last year on a unibody platform. Only 1,613 of those, however, were sporty GT convertibles such as our maroon feature car. Surprisingly, the… more»
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Single-Family-Owned 1974 Lincoln Continental Mark IV
The Lincoln Continental Mark IV is an excellent example of ’70s luxury. Equipped with tons of amenities and comfort it makes the daily commute something to look forward to. Finding an original example is tricky. This example is said… more»
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56k Mile? 1960 Chrysler Imperial Crown
It’s hard to imagine that in the ’60s luxury cars were built with a similar level of amenities as some of today’s economy cars. The 1960 Chrysler Imperial with the Crown trim came equipped with power windows, power steering,… more»
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Solid Project: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T
Although there’s little that would stop me from considering this one if I were in the market for a sixties B-Body to restore, after looking over the seller’s description this 1968 Dodge Charger R/T does seem to present a… more»
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Cheap Camper Project: 1976 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet
In my opinion, the Chevrolet Blazer Chalet is one of the coolest products GM has ever offered, and I wish they would find the ingenuity to deliver such a product again. A standard Blazer – which was already a… more»
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12-Year Barn Find: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
Chevrolet got into the compact car game in 1960 with the new Corvair. Following in the footsteps of the VW Beetle the automobile used an air-cooled engine mounted in the rear. Despite being unorthodox by domestic standards, the little… more»
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9,369 Mile Drop Top: 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
One of the many positives about being a Corvette enthusiast is that, if you wait long enough, the perfect car will come along. Perfect for some may mean the correct engine and transmission options. Others wait around for the… more»
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Largely Original 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
A 1969 Ford Mustang equipped with the Mach 1 trim and the Cobra Jet engine was one of the most impressive Muscle cars available at the time. Now, they are highly collectible especially examples that have maintained their original… more»
