Hardtops – especially four-door hardtops – were a big deal to the Big Three in the 1950’s. And for the 1957 model year, GM combined the pizazz of a pillarless four-door hardtop with the utility of a station wagon… more»
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41k-Mile Survivor: 1968 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe
In some ways, this 1968 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe seemed unusually ready for the decade was to come. It was a new model for 1968, featuring a Caprice-like roofline; additionally, our featured Impala has Ash Gold paint and a… more»
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The First Pony Car: 1964 Plymouth Barracuda
Timing is everything. Technically, the Plymouth Barracuda was the first two-door pony car in America when it went on sale on April 1, 1964. It was Plymouth’s attempt to add some sportiness to its compact Valiant by making it… more»
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Jed Clampett’s RV! 1930 Chevrolet 1.5 Ton Truck
I’ve seen several nicely tricked-out tiny houses on TV shows recently, including a few actually built on trailers for easy transport to different locations. However, most are expensive, plus something motorized is likely better suited to my tastes, in… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1965 Rambler Ambassador 990-H
I miss the era when vehicle companies redesigned vehicles more often than they do today. I realize that it can be bad for those who like the latest styles and then have to keep paying for the latest and… more»
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36k Original Miles: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
We’ve recently seen a few impressive low-mile classics cross our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo continues that trend. It looks nice, has the range-topping 350ci V8 under the hood, and has a genuine 36,000… more»
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Drives Like New: 1975 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
It may not possess quite the cachet of a Trans Am, but this 1975 Pontiac Firebird Esprit deserves a close look. Its overall condition is extremely tidy, and its engine bay houses a 350ci V8. With 60,000 original miles… more»
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More Than A Roller: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
In checking to be sure we hadn’t covered this car before, I wasn’t surprised at how many 1957 Chevrolets we’ve seen over the years. After all, Chevy produced 1.5 million of them, including hundreds of thousands of Bel Airs…. more»
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Great Driving 350: 1976 Chevrolet Camaro LT Rally Sport
For me, the most important aspect of the classic ownership experience isn’t the car’s desirability or its potential value. It is how much fun it can provide. This 1976 Chevrolet Camaro LT Rally Sport perfectly embodies that philosophy. It… more»
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Attention Nova Lovers! 1979 Pontiac Phoenix
The Chevrolet Nova may have been the most cloned car within the General Motors family. Every division of GM except Cadillac would get a variant in the 1970s. At Pontiac, it was the Ventura II, then just Ventura, and… more»
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427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible recently emerged from a private collection. It has only clocked around 600 miles since the previous owner had the 427ci V8 under the hood rebuilt years ago. However, it runs and drives well, needing… more»
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Package Deal – Stash of Chevrolet Camaros
Package deals are hard to consummate because it assumes a buyer is out there that wants all of it. In this case its four Chevrolet Camaros from 1969 and 1971. Plus, what appears to be a garage full of… more»
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Big-Block Sleeper: 1966 Chevrolet Impala 396
Full-size muscle cars have developed a pretty loyal following lately, especially the ones that still feel more like street machines than polished trailer queens. This 1966 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe listed on eBay seems aimed directly at that crowd…. more»
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Running Project: 1972 Buick Skylark
From its transformation into a mid-size car in 1964, the Buick Skylark was the GM division’s top-line intermediate through 1972 (except for the Gran Sport). The styling of the 1968-69 models got a little wild, but was toned down… more»
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3,780 Miles? 1968 Ford Mustang GT
It always makes project cars more interesting when there’s a good history lesson involved, and this 1968 Ford Mustang GT apparently traveled fewer than 4,000 miles before a rollover accident took it off the road sometime between the years… more»
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Former Show Winner: 1954 Hudson Super Jet
Hudson Motor Car Co. merged with Nash-Kelvinator in 1954 to form American Motors. This merger might not have taken place if it had not been for the lack of success of the 1953-54 Hudson Jet. Development of that car… more»
