The Special nameplate had been a Buick staple since the 1930s. But from 1961 to 1963, it represented Buick’s “senior level” compact along with the Oldsmobile F-85 and Pontiac Tempest. The seller has a one-owner 1962 Special Deluxe station… more»
American Classic Cars
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Original 440: 1967 Plymouth GTX
One of the challenges of writing for Barn Finds is accentuating a classic’s strengths and weaknesses without portraying the car as something it isn’t. It is easy to get carried away, and I admit to doing so in the… more»
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Solid Body and Frame: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet’s C1 Corvette endured a faltering start, with the company contemplating discontinuing the badge at the end of 1955. However, the company dug in for the long haul, and the situation had improved markedly by the time our feature… more»
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Shelby GT350-H Tribute: 1966 Ford Mustang
Imagine for a minute that you’re 25 years old in 1966 and also a member of Hertz’s Sport Club. For $17 and pocket change for mileage, you could rent a Mustang Shelby GT350-H for the day. This was thanks… more»
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994 Original Miles: 1981 DMC DeLorean
Some cars are an immediate hit. They sell in exceptional numbers, returning a healthy profit to the manufacturer, paving the way for bigger and better things. Then there is the DMC DeLorean. It faced a perfect storm of issues… more»
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1972 Chevrolet Rally Nova + Parts Car
Project Novas tend to come in all shapes and stages, but occasionally a package deal shows up that offers more than just a starting point. This listing on eBay includes a 1972 Chevrolet Nova roller along with a 1971… more»
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Future V8 Wagon? $400 1972 Ford Pinto Roller
The Pinto was Ford’s entry in the subcompact space, designed to do battle with the VW Beetle, Japanese imports, and the domestic competition that was brewing in 1971. More than three million copies were built before and including 1980,… more»
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427 4-Speed Sleeper: 1969 Chevrolet Biscayne
From the late 1950s through 1975, the Biscayne was Chevrolet’s entry-level full-size automobile. If you wanted no frills but plenty of room, this was the car for you. Even carpeting was extra. The seller’s ’69 2-door sedan looks timid… more»
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500 HP Drag Racer: 1970 Buick Skylark
When a gearhead refers to a high-performance early seventies Buick A-Body, I instinctively think of the Gran Sport, sometimes called the “gentleman’s muscle car” for providing lots of power and luxurious features all in the same package. However, somebody… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1968 Buick Skylark Custom
In 1964, General Motors promoted several of its compacts to mid-size status. That included the Buick Special and Skylark. The first redesign in that configuration came in 1968, and the Buicks obtained “quirky” styling compared to the Chevy Chevelle… more»
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54k-Mile Estate Find: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Wagon
In 1991, Buick revived the Roadmaster nameplate after a 33-year absence. It replaced the former Buick Estate, though the platform was the same. At first, only a wagon was marketed, but a 4-door sedan arrived shortly thereafter. The seller… more»
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RS-Style Survivor: 1975 Chevrolet Camaro
This 1975 Chevrolet Camaro is just a short drive from its original home near Vancouver BC. Appearing to have originally been a Sport Coupe, it now boasts Rally Sport (RS) styling with classic tri-color decals, giving it a sleeker… more»
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S-Code 390: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
The popular Ford Mustang got its first styling update in 1967. And part of that was to enlarge the engine compartment to accommodate big-block V8s. Such is the case with the seller’s car, which has one of those motors,… more»
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One Family Since New: 1977 Chevrolet Nova Project
The final generation of the rear-wheel drive Chevy Nova ran from 1975 to 1979. The name was revived in the 1980s, but on a badge-engineered, joint venture Toyota with front-wheel drive. This 1977 edition was purchased new by the… more»
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Ford 302 Swap: 1963 International Scout 80
What might be the two greatest concerns of someone interested in an early International Scout? The most obvious is rust, and the second is how to deal with traffic when you’ve got 86 net horsepower under the hood. This… more»
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454-Powered: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
“Big Block” are words to cherish if you’re a muscle car fan, and while Corvettes are more sports cars, they fit in there too, with numbers like 454, 427, and 396 being thrown around to account for the cubic-inch… more»
