Between 1956 and 1964, Studebaker built several cars with the word “Hawk” in the name. The last was the Gran Turismo Hawk or GT Hawk. It was more formal looking than its predecessors, with styling cues that resembled both… more»
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Custom Patina Paint! 1955 Chevrolet 210
Car shoppers kept Chevrolet dealers busy in 1955-57 as nearly five million cars were sold those three years. These would become known as the “Tri-Five Chevies” and are still popular with collectors today. This 1955 edition is a 210… more»
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Reduced Price: 1928 Chevrolet National Pickup
This 1928 Chevrolet one-ton, pickup truck struck me as interesting. Being a ’28 would make this a one-year-only AB National model, but I don’t recall encountering a one-ton version; prior discoveries have been of lighter capacity examples. Claimed as… more»
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Rare Last Year Zephyr: 1942 Lincoln Coupe
Now we’re talkin’ rare! Most 1942 model year domestic cars, regardless of marque, are rare as a result of WWII and the resulting abbreviated production schedule. In most cases, auto assembly ceased in January or February of that year… more»
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69k Original Miles! 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
This 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is largely a survivor, and at nearly 50 years old, this is one of those fortunate examples where original equals very well preserved condition. I’m sure some of our readers cringe when a seller… more»
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1 of 200! 1966 L79 Chevrolet Chevy II
The Chevy II was not a rare car in 1966, More than 172,000 of them were built that year, its fifth in production. What was rare is that just 200 of the Basic Series 100 2-door sedans were built… more»
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One Year Only: 1958 Buick Limited Coupe
Sometimes a manufacturer will decide to push the boat out to produce a “halo” model, and so it was with Buick in 1958. The company chose to release their new Limited in three body styles, and the high purchase… more»
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Same Family 42 Years: 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible
After five years in production and a slew of new competitors, the Ford Mustang was still king of the pony cars. 1969 model year production approached 300,000 units, easily 20 percent higher than its closest imitator, the Chevy Camaro…. more»
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Built 360: 1973 Plymouth Duster
While originality is always a desirable attribute for a classic car, sometimes we need to find a vehicle that isn’t standard but offers an enjoyable driving experience designed to plaster a smile on our faces. That is the opportunity… more»
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58K Original Miles: 1979 Jeep Cherokee Chief S
This 1979 Jeep Cherokee Chief “S” is a nicely presented driver-slash-survivor, hovering somewhere between those two categories. The truck has been painted once since new and has been with the current caretaker since 1987 who purchased it off the… more»
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427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
From a “bang for your bucks” perspective, it’s easy to see why 7,717 buyers in 1968 chose to equip their new Corvette with the L36 version of the 427ci big-block V8. It represented a minimal outlay and endowed the… more»
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27K Original Miles? 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Well, it’s brown but it’s 1973 too and both go hand in hand. But it’s also a second-gen (’73-’77) Chevrolet Monte Carlo and they don’t get a lot of coverage, at least not to the extent that the first-gen… more»
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Almost Free? 1960 Chevrolet Brookwood
On two occasions, Chevrolet separated its station wagons from the rest of the full-size line-up by giving them different names. In 1959-60, the Brookwood would be the entry-level people mover in both two and four-door configurations. The former would… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible
I know that we will have readers who will grind their teeth uncontrollably when they see the phrase “ran when parked,” but that is the reality with this 1967 Mustang Convertible. The seller indicates that it last moved under… more»
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Original 409: 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
Sometimes a classic will appear on our desks at Barn Finds, and it can be challenging to determine its greatest attribute. Such is the case with this 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS. It is a rock-solid survivor that presents exceptionally… more»
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Monzilla! 1979 Chevrolet Monza 4X4
And now it’s time for something from the “just because you can, doesn’t mean that you should” department. I guess it’s a metamorphosis of sorts for a generally unliked, and unwanted malaise-era Chevy Monza with a bodacious attempt to… more»
