The Catalina name had an enduring and successful run at Pontiac, initially used as a trim-level designation for the popular Chieftan series in 1950. By 1959, the Catalina earned the status of becoming a stand-alone model, with more than… more»
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454 V8 Included: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
Chevrolet brought back the Monte Carlo SS in 1983 – 12 years after the last edition was available. The last time around, a 454 cubic inch V8 was offered, while a souped-up 305 would have to suffice a decade… more»
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Incredible Patina: 1978 Jeep CJ-5
People talk about patina all the time but rarely with a good sense of the distinction between what makes a vehicle honest and loved versus unrestored and neglected. To me, patina carries much more weight when the vehicle in… more»
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582 Hemi Powered! 1967 Plymouth Belvedere
One look at the enormous hood scoop suggests there might be more to this 1967 Plymouth Belvedere than meets the eye. Thankfully, looks aren’t deceptive because lurking below the sleek panels and sparkling paint is a Hemi that promises… more»
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Rare First Year: 1954 Mercury Monterey Sun Valley
Gauging the relative rarity of some classics can be challenging, although the frequency with which they cross our desks at Barn Finds seems to be a reasonable guide for domestic models. That brings me to this 1954 Mercury Monterey… more»
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Garage Kept: 1975 Pontiac Ventura
Cars evolved tremendously from the 1960s into the 1970s, and not always in a good direction. The Pontiac Ventura emerged in 1960, sharing a platform with the Catalina. Its stylish horizontal fins, graceful hard top, and beefy V8 struck… more»
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Muscle Wagon: 1975 Chevrolet Chevelle 454 Estate
Dealer special orders are nothing new, with those cars typically used as bait to entice potential customers through showroom doors. However, this 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Estate is slightly different because the dealer ordered it as the tow vehicle… more»
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30k-Mile Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Caprice
The Chevy Caprice followed shortly after Ford introduced the LTD, an upgrade to the Galaxie 500. With a higher trim level, the Caprice was an Impala at heart and could be equipped with the same engines, although a V8… more»
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No Reserve Rag Top: 1955 Cadillac Sixty-Two
Hubba-Hubba! A red, 1955 Cadilac Series 62 convertible – it doesn’t get much better than that. The seller tells us that it’s not perfect – not a show car, but still, it makes a big statement just as it… more»
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28,400 Mile Subcompact: 1984 Buick Skyhawk Custom
One of the reasons that General Motors declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 10, 2009, is that they took customer loyalty for granted. The company spent decades building up the brand identity of its divisions and then diluted that… more»
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Out of the Barn: 1973 Buick Electra 225
Buick introduced the Electra in 1959 as its top-of-the-line model. The 225 designation was added as a nod to the length of the vehicle – at least 225 inches. This 1973 edition has been in the barn for more… more»
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Cheap V8 1968 Ford Falcon Futura Sedan
This 1968 Ford Falcon Futura Sedan has a known history, with the seller purchasing the car from the original owner’s son. It appears to have been used sparingly, with the odometer showing what is claimed to be 23,970 genuine… more»
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Ford-Powered Exotic! 1967 Intermeccanica Omega
With America taking its name from Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, it’s only fitting that a gorgeous Italian Grand Touring car would explore America under red-blooded American V8 power. This 1967 Intermeccanica Omega is no kit car! With a chassis… more»
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Rare 1953 Chrysler Hemi V8 Cutaway
To show off their new hemispherical combustion chamber V8 engines, we’re told Chrysler built three cutaway models in 1953 for display to the public and media. And, we’re further informed that only one was constructed to have moving parts… more»
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Slightly Updated: 1991 Geo Metro LSi Convertible
The first thing you probably noticed about this 1991 Geo Metro LSi Convertible are the 15″ OZ Racing wheels in place of the stock 14″ steel wheels and wheel covers that would have been on this car. Luckily for… more»
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Decent Driver: 1972 Plymouth Scamp
To attract younger buyers, Dodge created the Dart Swinger in 1969. It was a 2-door hardtop that looked sportier than their stodgy sedan. Plymouth copied the idea two years later and called it the Scamp as part of the… more»
