The Plymouth GTX was considered a “gentleman’s” muscle car as it was much better equipped than the Road Runner of the day. It only had a five-year run as a standalone model before being rolled up under the “Bird.”… more»
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Two In The World? 1982 Stallion Roadster
The 1950s through the early 1980s were the Wild West of kit cars. Once people figured out how easy fiberglass was to work with, it seemed like everyone went into the kit car business. Starting with the Woodill Wildfire… more»
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BF Auction: 1969 Dodge D200 Sweptline Pickup
Update – This Dodge has been relisted with more photos and a lower reserve! This Dodge D200 has lived its entire life in the care of the same family. Over the years, it’s received some dents and dings, but… more»
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Supercharged Project: 1954 Kaiser Manhattan
One of the more interesting cars of the 1950s was the Kaiser Manhattan. It was the top-of-the-line product to emerge from Kaiser-Frazer Corp., first badged as a Frazer and later as a Kaiser. It could be ordered with a… more»
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Storage Find: 1956 Nash Ambassador Custom
This 1956 Nash Ambassador Custom sedan was in the same family until the seller bought it and got it running again after it had been sitting in storage for an unknown number of years. The original owner’s granddaughter let… more»
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Rebuilt Hemi V8 Project: 1955 Imperial
The Imperial had been a Chrysler Corp. product since 1926, established as the most luxurious automobile to come out of Highland Park, Michigan. To improve the car’s competitive position against Cadillac and Lincoln, Chrysler spun off the Imperial as… more»
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Beau James Hits Hard Times: 1975 GMC Sierra Classic
In the 1970s, General Motors should have offered doctorate classes in marketing. Despite being the colossus of the automobile industry and one of the largest corporations in the world at that time, the marketing department of General Motors aggressively… more»
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50k Original Miles: 1977 Chevrolet Nova
1975 began a new generation for the Chevrolet Nova, appearing a bit more modernized on the outside than its predecessor. The coupe featured a fresh side look with an extended window behind the door, along with a restyled front… more»
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Blank Canvas Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback
Some project candidates require more work than others, and this 1969 Mustang Fastback is no exception. It is missing a few pieces that the new owner could easily obtain if they choose the faithful path. However, they could also… more»
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327/4-Speed: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS
Hiding in this garage is an American classic that will set a few pulses racing. This 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS is a stunning vehicle that is more than a mere looker. Its gorgeous exterior hides a pretty potent drivetrain,… more»
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A Needy Project Car: 1937 Ford Phaeton
One of the unique body styles that has left us is that of the phaeton. A phaeton is a carriage or early automobile with four doors and an open top. The word has its roots in Greek mythology. It… more»
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Running Garage Find: 1955 Pontiac Chieftain
The Pontiacs were all-new for 1955 (just like their counterparts at Chevrolet). The Chieftain was the entry-level model and accounted for 63% of sales that year. Pontiac gained a V8 in ‘55, the first time an eight-cylinder had been… more»
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Showroom Fresh: 1968 Pontiac GTO
There are few greater thrills for enthusiasts than opening the doors of a dark and dusty barn or shed to find a desirable classic hidden within. However, that isn’t the case with this 1968 Pontiac GTO. It currently occupies… more»
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Rebuilt V-12 with Rare Options: 1948 Lincoln Club Coupe
We profile a plethora of 1942 through 1948 Lincoln Continentals here at Barn Finds. While there appears to be no shortage of Continentals, you never hear much about the other Lincolns in the lineup. Once the last of the… more»
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Thrifty Rental Racer: 1988 Shelby CSX-T
Many of us know by now that the Shelby Corporation pioneered one of the most clever marketing campaigns ever conceived by allowing consumers to rent its high-performance products at the car rental counter. The Ford Mustang GT350H – the… more»
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Last of the Breed: 1961 DeSoto Two-Door Hardtop
In the 1950s, DeSoto was knocking the ball out of the park. The nameplate had migrated upscale from a bread-and-butter necessity in the immediate post-war period, to a fashionista by 1957. That year, Virgil Exner gave the car exuberant… more»
