Dodge had its first opportunity to pace the field at the Indianapolis 500 in 1954. That was for the 38th running of the storied racing event. They chose to showcase their new Royal convertible, which was designated the Royal… more»
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Injected 360: Stunning 1979 Jeep CJ-7 Golden Eagle
Some off-roaders present so beautifully that it seems wrong to subject them to mud and slime. Such is the case with this 1979 Jeep CJ-7 Golden Eagle. It recently emerged following a nut-and-bolt refurbishment, and finding anything to criticize… more»
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Final Year 454: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
The automotive world was changing dramatically in the mid-1970s. Manufacturers were forced to focus on safety, fuel efficiency, and emission standards, with outright performance suffering as a result. It was against this backdrop that this 1974 Chevrolet Corvette left… more»
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Drives Like A Dream: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire
Whoever buys this 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire has learned a lesson that I never have: When you buy an old car, buy one where someone else has already done the hard work. It costs about the same in the long… more»
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Flaky Frame? 1963 Pontiac Catalina
I’ve had this contention that, as the price of intermediate-sized muscle cars has reached stratospheric levels, a rising tide would benefit full-sizers such as this 1963 Pontiac Catalina accordingly. You know, a GM B-body car like a Catalina or… more»
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Drop-Top Field Project: 1968 Pontiac GTO
The Pontiac GTO entered its 5th year in 1968 with an all-new design. The car began as an option on the mid-size LeMans in 1964 and was so popular that it became a series of its own in 1966…. more»
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Mopar Mechanics! Pair of Plymouth Projects
The seller has a pair of Plymouths that share little but the overall brand. One is a 1969 Sport Fury convertible, which is rare in that only 1,579 of them were produced. The other is a 1972 Plymouth Gold… more»
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Space Age Styling: 1960 Chevrolet Impala
When a car was in production for as long as the Chevrolet Impala, picking a favorite model is a difficult task, and it becomes even more challenging when there were some very high performers over the years. In terms… more»
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Turbo Roller: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa
The 1965-66 Chevy Corvair Corsa was something of a sports car. As the Corvair’s new, top-of-the-line model, it was available with an optional turbocharged air-cooled inline-6 that produced 40 additional horsepower. It lasted only two years, perhaps a victim… more»
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Take All or Part: 1941 DeSoto Business Coupe
While DeSoto’s cars were all-new in 1941, the threat of global war was already signaling material shortages that would become a reality in 1942. One of the many models that DeSoto built before WW2 that consumed the assembly lines… more»
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54K Miles? 1967 Buick Riviera GS
Even today, anyone who buys a 1960s Buick Riviera has a dollop of extroversion in their makeup. Otherwise, why not just buy an Electra 225? After all, the Electra was marginally more practical, had more trunk space, and it… more»
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Factory 4-Speed: 1971 Dodge Demon 318 V8
Plymouth introduced a very popular car in 1970, the Duster. It was a fastback version of the Valiant, designed to appeal to younger buyers. The ploy worked, the car sold well, and Dodge quickly wanted a version of their… more»
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Barn Find Eddie Bauer: 1995 Ford Bronco
Many enthusiasts dig rare colors, or at least ones that don’t get picked often. When we think of the Eddie Bauer edition trucks offered by Ford, we often picture the iconic combination of green and tan, or black and… more»
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Turbocharged! 1977 Ford Pinto Runabout
American car makers’ race to downsize took on new urgency in the 1970s, as the rebellion against large cars put more small imports into US garages than ever before. “Compacts” like the Falcon and the Corvair were barely smaller… more»
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350-Equipped: 1958 Chevrolet Impala
Classics occasionally appear on our desks at Barn Finds, where it is seemingly impossible to identify a single strongest attribute. Such is the case with this 1958 Chevrolet Impala. Its stunning paint is an excellent starting point, and the… more»
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Fresh 428: 1973 Ford F-350 Super Camper Special
This 1973 Ford F-350 Super Camper Special could almost be the perfect classic Pickup. It presents superbly following a body-off refurbishment. Its interior is plush and well-equipped, but the professionally built 428ci V8 under the hood could be the… more»
