Buick offered four versions of their mid-size cars in 1969: Special Deluxe, Skylark, Skylark Custom, and Gran Sport. And within this group, only the latter two offered the car as a convertible. 6,552 Skylark Custom drop-tops were produced that… more»
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Patina and a 409! 1962 Chevrolet Biscayne Wagon
It’s a safe bet that the majority of 1962 Chevy Biscaynes were sold with either an inline-6 or a small-block V8. And the 409 big-block V8 could be ordered for any one of them. But the number of Biscayne… more»
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Older Restoration: 1953 Studebaker Champion
From 1939 to 1958, the Champion was the “bread and butter” car of Studebaker, which meant it appealed to budget-minded buyers. In 1953, the Champion differed from the Commander in that it used an inline-6 while the latter came… more»
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Highlander Interior: 1948 Chrysler New Yorker Sedan
Being of Scottish descent and loving these big, bulbous Chryslers of the 1940’s, I’m more than tempted to take a look at this one. It’s in great shape and has the unique, tartan plaid Highlander interior. So, what’s a… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1980 Plymouth Horizon TC3
We’ve only seen three or four (there was one repeat) Plymouth Horizon TC3s here on Barn Finds over the years, and a few of the Dodge Omni 024 versions. The seller has this regular ol’ gas-powered 1980 Plymouth Horizon TC3… more»
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Original Survivor: 1963 Jeep CJ-5 With Paperwork and Engine Noise
Simple, rugged, and endlessly recognizable, the early Jeep CJ-5 has earned a loyal following among off-road enthusiasts and collectors alike. This 1963 example, listed on craigslist in Brentwood, California, is described as an original survivor that still gets out… more»
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Recent Restomod: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
If it’s well-planned and built to high-quality standards, just about any vehicle can be turned into something cooler and more attention-getting than when it was born. However, one car in particular that seems to be especially responsive to upgrades… more»
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Hot 425A Trophy V8! 1962 Pontiac Bonneville
Bigger was better in the Pontiac lineup before the mid-’60s “muscle car” (mid-sized body with larger engines from the full-size line-up) took over the spotlight, and this ’62’s 425A engine was as hot as you could get in a… more»
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Supercharged Saleen: 1996 Ford Mustang
Saleen has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Ford Motor Company, producing some of the most desirable modified variants of any muscle car on the market. Beginning in the late 1980s, Saleen’s interest in road course racing and improving cars… more»
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396 Powered: 1968 Chevrolet El Camino
This 1968 Chevrolet El Camino has so many positive attributes that it is impossible to choose a single one as most significant. It looks tired, but it is rust-free. The seller performed a few mechanical upgrades to maximize the… more»
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Barn Bound Nine Years: 1996 Ford Escort
The Escort was Ford’s successor to the Ford Pinto. As such, it was produced as the company’s first “world car” from 1981 to 2003, sharing a lot with its Ford of Europe counterpart. This 1996 edition wears LX trim… more»
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Gentleman Jim: 1975 GMC Sierra Pickup
For many years, GMC has offered badge-engineered versions of Chevrolet pickups. In 1973, the “square body” versions of the trucks were launched and would remain in production into the 1990s. In 1975, the GMC Sierra was the equivalent of… more»
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BF Auction: 1968 Plymouth VIP
The Plymouth VIP was built for buyers who wanted full-size Mopar comfort with a more upscale personality, and this 1968 example appears to have lived a quiet life before being tucked away in storage. Located in Hamburg, this Plymouth… more»
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Stored 29 Years: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
To remain competitive, Ford treated the Mustang to a facelift in 1967, retaining its original style and making room for big-block engines under the hood. The auto continued to be the industry’s best-selling “pony car” even though overall sales… more»
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Award Winning Survivor: 1987 Oldsmobile 442
After a four-year absence in the Oldsmobile lineup, the 442 name was revived in 1985, following the recent demise of the Hurst/Olds. It was based on the Cutlass Calais in 1985 and 1986, but switched to the Cutlass Supreme… more»
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4-Speed Drop-Top: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
The Chevrolet Corvair was almost in a class by itself. While it was designed to compete with other compact cars in the 1960s, it was quite different than the rest of Detroit. Like the VW Beetle, it had a… more»
