In 1936, Ford’s Lincoln division brought the Zephyr to market. With its raked windshield, integrated fenders, and grille like the prow of a ship, it was one of the most modern shapes on the road. Future Fords borrowed heavily… more»
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63,000 Mile 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
To Southerners, our everyday car is just that regardless of season. The lack of frequent salt exposures in the winter tends to make the lower regions of our vehicles last a bit longer, giving us precious time to jump… more»
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Coffin Nose Custom: 1937 Cord 812 Project
Choosing an appropriate candidate for a project build can be challenging, especially for enthusiasts who march to the beat of a different drummer. A custom or hot rod often provides the best solution, but there is still a danger… more»
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Coach Built 1969 Pontiac Catalina Six-Door Wagon
Stretched wagons like this Armbruster Stageway-built 1969 Pontiac Catalina were not an uncommon sighting back in the day. These were known for performing a variety of tasks, such as limousine services, funeral home duties, and even airport transporters. If… more»
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Richard Petty Tribute: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
After NASCAR put a moratorium on the Chrysler Hemi in 1964, driver Richard Petty took a year off from stock cars and tried his hand at drag racing. It was a one-year detour and by 1966, NASCAR relented and… more»
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Personal Luxury Survivor: 1975 Chrysler Cordoba
A fun fact for trivia night is that Chrysler offered a 1970 Newport Cordoba model, a special trim level for the full-sized Newport that is rarely seen today. Most of us are more familiar with the mid-sized B-body personal… more»
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Super Survivor: 1960 Oldsmobile 88
Mr. and Mrs. T., that’s who I think of every time I spot a 1960 Oldsmobile Super 88. They were an older, childless couple who lived across the street from me from my earliest years, up through the conclusion… more»
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Update: 1978 Dodge D150 Adventurer Diesel
UPDATE – This four-speed 1978 Dodge D150 Adventurer diesel pickup is for sale again almost two years after it was featured here on Barn Finds. The seller has it listed here on Facebook Marketplace in Troy, Missouri, and the… more»
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Mild Sleeper 283 V8: 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet set a record for sales in 1965, so without many changes going into 1966, it was no surprise that sales with drop off (about 20% for the full-size cars, depending on model). Still, Chevrolet managed to build more… more»
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New Interior: 1963 Ford Fairlane 500
The Fairlane, named after Henry Ford’s estate in Michigan, was Ford’s primary car in the late 1950s. By the beginning of the 1960s, it played second-fiddle to the new Galaxie series, and in 1962 Ford moved the name to… more»
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Luxurious Finned Project: 1959 Dodge Custom Royal
Tail fins were all the rage in the auto world during the mid to late fifties, so it’s not surprising that Dodge added them to the Custom Royal about halfway through the car’s life cycle for the 1957 model. … more»
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Late Production Model: 1988 Avanti II LSC
When it comes to obscure cars and trucks, the owners of these vehicles can sometimes overhype the rarity or desirability of their vehicles. The later production Avanti models that came later after Studebaker sold off their interests in the… more»
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88k Original Miles: 1966 Oldsmobile 442
Pontiac established itself as the performance arm of the General Motors empire during the 1960s, releasing what many believe to be the first muscle car in its GTO. Other brands wanted “in” on the action, including Oldsmobile. Its answer… more»
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One Family Owned: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan
Choosing to part with a classic that has been part of your family for sixty-eight years must be difficult, but it is the decision made by the owners of this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan. It presents beautifully, carrying… more»
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Old School Cool: 1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe
I have long admired the American hot rod scene. I think it is because it draws its roots from necessity and a time when enthusiasts were forced to innovate if they wanted to slip behind the wheel of a… more»
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Factory 4-Speed Project: 1963 Ford Ranchero
There’s much to like about light trucks, such as the Ford Ranchero. They offer the comfort of a sedan, coupled with greater load-carrying capacity and versatility than a station wagon. Domestic production ended years ago, and while the rumor… more»
