Ford redesigned its mid-size cars in 1968 and added the Torino to the Fairlane line-up. It would be the upscale model before replacing the Fairlane nameplate altogether in 1971. This GT edition was rare when new, being 1 of… more»
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Silver Bullet Barn Find: 1948 Frazer Manhattan
First, let’s end the confusion with this listing, which proclaims this car to be a 1948 Kaiser Manhattan Darri. Well, not exactly, it’s a 1948 Frazer Manhattan that was produced by the Kaiser-Frazer Corporation. Darri probably has something to… more»
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Stretched 1952 Pontiac Chieftain
Memphis, Tennessee-based Barnette & Co. was a player in the custom coach business from the 1940s to the 1960s. Ambulances and hearses were common products and they typically relied on Chevrolets and Pontiacs as the donor vehicles. This ambulance… more»
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1984 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Convertible
Although I’m unsure if I would class it a genuine flip, this 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Convertible has returned to the market after less than a year in the hands of its current owner. It spent most… more»
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COPO Survivor: 4k Mile 1977 Chevrolet Chevette
Larry D found us a COPO Chevy! It’s a nasty-fast Camaro, right? No. Or a Chevelle? Wrong again. It’s a Chevrolet Chevette, a 1977 model. If you want it, look here on eBay, but be prepared to pay up…. more»
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Parked For 45 Years: 1966 Buick Skylark
Named after a species of bird, the Skylark was one of Buick’s longest-running nameplates, for 46 years across six production cycles. For much of its run, it was a nicely trimmed intermediate and the famed Gran Sport adorned many… more»
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C4 Collection: Low-Mileage Corvette Auction
Apparently, a collector with a thing for Corvettes decided to buy a wide variety of C4 models and keep them in near-perfect condition. Going all the way back to the first production run of the C4 to the final… more»
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Rare Interior? 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham
The line between a genuine classic and a humdrum car can be fine. Most people wouldn’t immediately consider a 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham fits into the former category, but this car deserves a closer look. Considering its age,… more»
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Outside The Barn: 1972 Plymouth Duster 340
In the early 1970s, Plymouth had a hot compact car on its hands in the form of the Duster 340. Under the skin, it was a Valiant but had its own sheet metal from the windshield back. Powered by… more»
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42K-Mile 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity Eurosport
The seller refers to this 42,000-mile 1985 Chevrolet Celebrity Eurosport sedan as a barn find, and then they tell about all the work that’s been done to it, including new paint. I would have loved to see it in… more»
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Wanderlust With Overdrive: 1940 Plymouth Coupe
All of us get a case of wanderlust every once in a while. Who here hasn’t daydreamed about buying and restoring an older car and taking it on a trip across the country? If you are looking for a… more»
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56 Years In Hiding: 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88
The Oldsmobile Super 88 was a combination of the 88 and 98 series. It shared its wheelbase, length, and platform with the entry-level 88 but had the engine specifications of the 98 (also spelled out Eighty-Eight and Ninety-Eight). If… more»
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Just Surface Rust? 1955 Buick Century
Buick was the third most popular automobile sold in 1955 and it would be the GM division’s best year ever until 1973. Four series of cars were produced, with the Century being one down the list (Roadmaster was the… more»
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Older Restoration: 1956 Ford Thunderbird
Although finding an original and unrestored survivor is the dream of many enthusiasts, becoming the new owner of a classic that has a few years behind it since a restoration is an option worth serious consideration. Freshly restored classics… more»
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Short Bed Garage Find: 1969 Chevrolet C10
Sometimes, every box is seemingly checked. When it comes to classic pickup trucks, there are a few things you need for a winning combination: first, if it’s a barn find, you want it to be in serviceable condition. A… more»
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Driving Project: 1960 Plymouth Fury Convertible
By 1960, the automotive design landscape was shifting, and yesterday’s “must-have” feature was all but consigned to the pages of history. Such was the case with the enormous fins that had dominated the late 1950s. Manufacturers moved to a… more»
