In 1961, General Motors introduced a series of “senior compacts” under the Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile brands. For the latter, the car was dubbed the F-85 (after a jetfighter), and the Cutlass was the top trim level. Three years… more»
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GLH-Turbo Drivetrain Swap: 1988 Dodge Omni
Is there such a thing as too much power? I’m not talking 1,000-hp Bugatti Veyron quad-turbo W16 power, but a 65% bump in horsepower? That sounds just about right to me. This 1988 Dodge Omni has a 1985 GLH-T… more»
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Taxi Cab Muscle: 2015 Chevrolet Caprice PPV
The Chevrolet Caprice PPV is a gem hiding in plain sight, but it doesn’t seem to have taken off (yet) with the enthusiast crowd. While there’s sometimes a reluctance to take on what amounts to a former patrol car,… more»
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Highly Optioned: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Convertible
Although the seller’s photos aren’t the greatest on the planet, they paint a fairly positive picture of this 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Convertible. It is an essentially solid project candidate featuring a V8 under the hood and an interior… more»
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All Original 1964 Chevrolet C20 Long Bed Stepside
Chevrolet offered three different lengths of their Stepside bed: 6.5 feet, 8 feet, and 9 feet. This appears to be the middle one, an 8-foot-long bed. There are no profile photos to know for sure, but the seller refers… more»
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Factory Hot Rod: Supercharged R2 1963 Studebaker Lark Custom
In the early 1960s, almost every American manufacturer realized that they were going to have to get serious about performance if they wanted to sell cars to young people. Little Studebaker, being that their V8 engine was just about… more»
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Classy Blue Coupe: 1961 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop
January 20, 1961 was a day of optimism for America. A young John Kennedy was sworn in as the nation’s 35th president. His young, attractive wife, Jackie, made for a glamorous first lady, and their two small children (Caroline… more»
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68K Miles? 1955 Hudson Wasp Custom Sedan
The clock was ticking on the well-respected Hudson nameplate as the 1955 models saw the light of day; sedans such this Wasp Custom shared their bodies with the concurrent Nash and had little in common with those step-down stockers… more»
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22K Original Miles: 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible
It’s a shame the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme convertible wasn’t allowed to evolve further within GM’s lineup. To this day, I consider it one of the most attractive cars the General has built, and that’s saying something considering how many… more»
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409/4-Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS With 11k Documented Miles!
The muscle car era may not have “officially” begun until the release of the 1964 Pontiac GTO, but this 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS would be a worthy candidate to wear that label. Why? Because its first owner equipped it… more»
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Your Youthful Memories Await: 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger
Do you remember your college car? Of course you do. Some of you might be lucky enough to still have it, either being driven or stowed away for a future restoration (or sale on Barn Finds). For those who… more»
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Recently Revived: Rock-Solid 1974 Pontiac Trans Am
The seller is this 1974 Pontiac Trans Am’s second owner. They recently revived this classic after a thirty-five-year slumber, confirming that it runs and drives. It requires further tweaking to perform at its best, and its rust-free status makes… more»
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39k Original Miles: 1987 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 IROC-Z
This 1987 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 IROC-Z has generated significant interest since hitting the market. It has a genuine 39,000 miles on the clock, presents beautifully, and is loaded with factory options. Therefore, the intense auction action is unsurprising. It… more»
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Pint-Size Project: No Reserve 1951 Crosley Super Sport
Variety is the spice of life, and you certainly can’t say that you don’t get that at Barn Finds. We see plenty of desirable muscle and pony cars crossing our desks, but this 1951 Crosley Super Sport sits at… more»
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No Reserve: 2000 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS
So, what’s not to like about this 2000 Chevrolet Camaro? It wears both Z28 and SS badges, and a selection of upgrades means its V8 churns out 430hp. Oh, did I mention that the motivated seller has listed it… more»
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BF Auction: 1964 Studebaker Champ
With a 1958-1960 C-Series Dodge cargo box, there was hardly a more unique-looking pickup than the Studebaker Champ. It was a quirky look, but it allowed the company to get through the final years of production. The ungainly late-50s… more»
