Chevrolet introduced the 2-door Nomad “Sport Wagon” in 1955. For reasons unclear today, the Nomad was a slow seller while the rest of the “Tri-Five” Chevies were a big hit with consumers. After light sales through 1957, the Nomad,… more»
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California Estate Find: 1960 Ford Falcon Sedan
As if the Joshua Tree, California area wasn’t beautiful enough, this 1960 Ford Falcon lives there, adding to the beauty. I don’t know if I’ve seen a silver one before, especially one with wide white wall tires and full… more»
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Project Camper: 1977 Chevrolet K5 Chalet
The phrase “everything that’s old is new again” is certainly appropriate when talking about campers and overland vehicles. In recent years, Mercedes-Benz and other brands have become unofficial champions of getting consumers to spend way too much on vehicles… more»
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1 of 532: 1953 Cadillac Eldorado Project
The Eldorado arrived in 1953 as a low-production, exclusive luxury convertible. Though its concept would change over time, the Eldorado remained a Cadillac fixture until after the turn of the 21st Century. One of just 532 produced, this 1953… more»
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Nomad Alternative: 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Safari Wagon
Had I been alive and old enough to be thinking about buying an automobile in the fifties, I can’t imagine a sport wagon wouldn’t have caught my eye, as they offered the cool-factor of a 2-door body plus ample… more»
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Colony Park Classic: 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis
Should you ever buy a car just to take a fantastic road trip on the return leg? This is a personal fantasy of mine, especially for the right sports car or grand tourer. Looking at the location of this… more»
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Head-Turner: 1959 Rambler American Super
Rambler’s characteristic dumpling-esque design is on full display here, with the wheels tucked as far under the body as possible while still allowing a normal guy to change a tire. The American was launched in 1958 into a fast-developing… more»
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His Loss, Your Gain? 1960 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery
Last week, I covered this 1950 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery, and for the sake of continuity, I thought I’d fast-forward ten years and examine this 1960 edition. The concept was still the same; it’s just the obvious styling evolution, conducted… more»
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Big and Bold: 1971 Ford Galaxie 429
I’ve been loving cars a long time, but I’ve never seen anything like this 1971 Ford Galaxie, which you should check out here on ebay. It’s something between spaceship and land yacht, but not in the “so big you… more»
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Are You Brave Enough? 1984 Buick Grand National
Why does it feel so wrong to find a 1980s specialty/muscle car in decrepit condition? Perhaps because it doesn’t feel like it was so long ago that cars like the 1984 Buick Grand National shown here on ebay were… more»
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1 of 549: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am Project
The Trans Am had been a performance model of the Pontiac Firebird for many years. Then, along came 1977 and the Burt Reynolds movie, Smokey and the Bandit, and all bets were off. Sales of the car soared for… more»
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Rare As Hen’s Teeth? 1958 Packard Wagon
When was the last time you saw one of these, a 1958 Packard station wagon? In my case, never! I know 1958 was the end of the line for Packard, and this once great marque was reduced to that… more»
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Street Machine: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
The Ford Pinto has a somewhat colorful history, and despite a reputation for exploding on impact due to the unfortunate placement of the fuel tank, Ford still managed to sell over 500,000 units in 1974. Still, like all automotive… more»
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1-of-204: 1978 Pontiac Macho T/A
Hands up if you navigated the automotive world of the late 1970s. Keep your hands raised if you thought that it was a total drag. Yeah, me too. Cars that had previously been touchstones of the performance world were… more»
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3,240 Original Miles: 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis
It’s amazing that time capsule cars still exist in any form, but especially when those delivery-only miles are found on a completely ordinary car. Sure, low miles on a supercar or a luxury vehicle left at a second home… more»
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23k Original Miles: 1969 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado
We’ve recently seen some impressive low-mile classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1969 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado continues that trend. Its presentation is far above average, suggesting that it has been cherished by the family who have… more»
