There are movie cars and then there are iconic movie cars. The 1970 Dodge Challenger fits into the latter category, being the real star of one of my favorite car movies, the 1971 action drama Vanishing Point. The film… more»
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BF Classified: 1931 Ford Model A 160-C
The uncommon body first catches your eye, but the touring upgrades may be the real reason to own this Model A. This 1931 Ford Model A 160-C is the De Luxe Fordor commonly known as the Blind Back, and… more»
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3-On-The-Tree! 1963 Pontiac Bonneville
The Bonneville arrived in 1957 as a special edition convertible of the Pontiac Star Chief. It became a series of its own in 1958 (adding a hardtop), and the car expanded beyond two doors in 1959 and remained a… more»
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NASCAR Tribute With Character: 1951 Hudson Hornet
Some finds are solid survivors, others wonderful candidates for tender lovin’ restoration. This 1951 Hudson Hornet sits somewhere in between: a labor of love by an experienced NASCAR replica enthusiast who says the car is a “huge hit at… more»
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Baby Nash: 1960 AMC Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was a 2-seat subcompact car designed by Nash Motor Co. just prior to its merger with Hudson to form American Motors. While conceived in Kenosha, Wisconsin, it was produced in England by BMC/Austin. Titled as 1953 to… more»
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More Than A Taxi: 1966 Checker Marathon Wagon
When you think of Checker, you probably picture one of those old taxis, but the company built more than just cabs. Checkers also served as hotel shuttles and airport transportation, though station wagons like this 1966 Marathon were a… more»
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Rebuilt And Ready? 1971 Chevrolet El Camino
Few vehicles blur the lines between car and truck like the El Camino, and this 1971 looks like a great, no-fuss way to enjoy one. According to the seller, it’s an “all new everything” affair with a 402 cubic-inch… more»
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A Different Poncho: 1969 Pontiac Tempest Custom S
It’s easy to overlook a Pontiac that isn’t a GTO or a LeMans, but this 1969 Pontiac Tempest Custom S four-door hardtop has some interesting things going for it. Listed on Craigslist in Dallas, Texas, for $6,500, this survivor… more»
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Bostonian Edition: 1993 Mercury Cougar
Dealer add-on packages were once a popular way for dealerships to make extra cash, plus have at least one elite example of a popular model sitting on their lot or in the showroom. The Mercury Cougar offered several special… more»
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Rare L34 360HP: 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS 396
Chevrolet replaced the famous 409 cubic-inch big-block V8 with the new 396 midway through the 1965 model year. A setup with 325 hp was standard with that engine in the 1965 Impala SS 396. As the seller’s car was… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1974 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron
UPDATE – The seller fixed the tire, so they were able to drive the car! They’ve added a video of it going forward and reverse under its own power. In the 1960s, there was no shortage of massive cars… more»
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BF Auction: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
UPDATE – The seller has added more photos and video below. A floor-shifted three-speed manual isn’t the transmission most people expect behind a V8 in a first-generation pony car, and that unusual combination gives this Firebird much of its… more»
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Restored 1969 Checker Marathon
Checker Motors traces its roots to Morris Markin, a Russian tailor who immigrated to Chicago in 1913, became wealthy selling uniforms to the military during WWI, then invested in local automobile makers. One of those makers – Commonwealth… more»
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410-Equipped: 1967 Mercury Park Lane Convertible
The 1960s horsepower war wasn’t limited to muscle cars, as this 1967 Mercury Park Lane Convertible demonstrates. It presents impressively for a survivor-grade classic, but the 410ci “Marauder” V8 hiding under its hood could be the star of the… more»
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55k Original Miles: 1963 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
We always appreciate our readers’ input at Barn Finds. Whether through general comments, corrections of my sometimes glaring mistakes, or leads to impressive classics, we exist because of your contributions. Therefore, I must tip my hat to Rocco B…. more»
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Weary Driver: 1976 Chevrolet Nova 305 V8
The venerable Chevrolet Nova, launched in 1962 as the Chevy II, was one of GM’s best sellers. It was redesigned for the fourth and final time in 1975, retaining its rear-wheel-drive platform. More than 334,000 copies were sold in… more»
