Throughout American automotive history, there have been some very out-of-the-mainstream automobiles. Many of these were from so-called independent makes. Independent means not one of the “Big Three.” One of the most distinctively out-of-the-box automobiles after WWII was built by… more»
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So Cal Personal Luxury: 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
There was once a huge segment of the automotive market that catered to the driver in a semi-luxurious way. The personal luxury coupe segment was as hot as the SUV segment today, and no automaker was more aggressive in… more»
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Take One or All! Collection of Eight (8) 1954 Fords
It’s not unusual to see collectors migrate to a particular brand of automobile and/or model. But the prior owner here apparently had a fixation for Fords produced in 1954. Not the ’53 or the ‘55s, just the ‘54s which… more»
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Space Age Look! 1960 Chevrolet Impala
In an almost unheard-of move, Chevrolet (and the rest of GM) redesigned their cars for the second time in two years in 1959. Chrysler had changed up the styling game in 1957 with the “Forward Look” and suddenly Chevy’s… more»
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5,310 Miles and Showroom Perfect: 1979 Lincoln Mark V
If the past month on Barn Finds is any indication, it appears that seventies luxury cars in mint condition are falling out of the sky. Every day it seems we profile a well-preserved vehicle from this very special, and… more»
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One Year Wonder: 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1958 and mixed up the model lineup a bit. Whereas the Bel Air had been the top dog in 1957, the Bel Air Impala took on that role in ’58 and the Impala itself… more»
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Low Mileage Station Wagon: 1987 Plymouth Reliant LE
With the popularity of the Chrysler Mini Van taking the world by storm in 1984, many would-be station wagon buyers were allured to the fresh design when it came to making choices for their next family hauler, but the… more»
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49k Original Miles: 1968 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
The demise of new domestically-produced Station Wagons means American buyers must turn their attention to classics to avoid climbing aboard a van or an SUV. This has seen values rise, but with no signs of the trend easing, the… more»
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Parked for Three Decades: 1970 Pontiac GTO
Some restoration projects are straightforward, while others require a deep commitment from an owner. This 1970 Pontiac GTO fits into the second category because no aspect of this classic has been immune from deterioration since it started hibernating more… more»
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1-of-12: The Last 1971 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-2 Built!
Some classic cars are more equal than others. Rarity can set them apart, while mind-bending performance, extreme beauty, or unparalleled luxury can prove the defining characteristic. This 1971 Chevrolet Corvette falls flat on that last measure but emphatically ticks… more»
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First Year Convertible: 1963 Plymouth Valiant
I’ll admit that I haven’t given a lot of thought to Plymouth’s compact Valiant. The initial generation, ’60-’62 has an awkward bearing to my eyes but things improved with gen-two (’63-’66). And, a convertible, such as this Los Angeles… more»
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73K Miles and All Original: 1952 Pontiac Chieftan
Fifties cars have an all-American lure on all of us. Maybe it was because Hollywood glamorized the Truman and Eisenhower years. Or, maybe we all long for a simpler time and simpler cars. Take for example this 1952 Pontiac… more»
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Four-Speed 406 V8! 1979 Pontiac Sunbird
General Motors stuffed some V8 engines into the compact H-body cars like this 1979 Pontiac Sunbird, but never anything producing more than 150 HP. This Lebanon, Maine Sunbird packs a 406 cubic inch V8 that certainly makes more than… more»
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Deuce and a Quarter Project: 1967 Buick Electra
The Electra was Buick’s flagship automobile for more than 30 years, from 1959 to 1990. The 225 sub-title was an indication of the auto’s typical length (225 inches) and was often referred to as a “deuce and a quarter”…. more»
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Snub Nose Project: 1958 Chevrolet 3100 Viking
Chevrolet introduced its Task Force generation of trucks in 1955 and sold them through 1959. The medium-duty version of the vehicle was branded as the Viking. This one has a flatbed behind it which may mean its job was… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Skybird
We see plenty of Second Generation Pontiac Trans Ams at Barn Finds, and their condition varies widely. Some special edition variants are less common, like this 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Skybird. It is the second example we’ve seen in… more»
