The 1956 Golden Hawk was one of the many derivatives of the Studebaker Starliner, craftily styled by Raymond Loewy. What set it apart from the other Hawks (that were around through 1964) was that it was the only year… more»
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Special Order: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
The upcoming auction in Schaumburg, Illinois, has unearthed some of the most desirable classics ever to grace American roads. They range from sports cars to foreign exotics, with a healthy helping of fantastic muscle cars. I must thank Barn… more»
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Desirable Mutt: 1962 Triumph TR3B
Triumph had developed a successor to the very popular Triumph TR3, called the TR4, by 1961. With a completely new body style by Giovanni Michelotti and a larger 2.2-liter four-cylinder motor, the new car was expected to sell well…. more»
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1-of-204: 1978 Pontiac Macho T/A
By my reckoning, I have written nearly 6,000 articles during my time at Barn Finds, but some cars stuck in my memory better than others. That is the case with this 1978 Pontiac Macho T/A. The moment I saw… more»
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289/5-Speed: 1964 Studebaker Avanti R1
When an automobile manufacturer is on its financial knees, the sensible strategy would be to release an affordable model which would sell in significant numbers to boost revenue. However, Studebaker wasn’t your average company. The fact we’re talking about… more»
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24K Limited Edition: 1983 Dodge Aries
I’m a wicked huge fan of special editions, the more crazy badges and decals the better. Special paint? Yes, please. This 1983 Dodge Aries is a 24K Edition and I dare you to find out any information on it… more»
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Up On Blocks: 1972 Buick Skylark
The Skylark, named after a species of bird, was one of the most enduring nameplates within Buick. It stuck around for 46 years through six production runs. The best-selling renditions may have been the 1968-72 mid-size models which were… more»
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Used Car Lot Packardbaker: 1958 Packard Wagon
Sometimes the end of life is beautiful. Other times, fate deals a rather grim hand. For the once stately Packard marque, the end was ugly and totally lacking in the dignity that the brand deserved. Now, one of the… more»
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Leatherback Vicky: 1931 Ford Model A Victoria
Sometimes I am convinced there’s a secret competition for “most cursory car advertisement”, even on craigslist, where, gee, it’s free to be wordy. It’s helpful to read history or condition details about very early cars since more than likely… more»
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Stunning Drop-Top: 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner
Winter may be on our doorstep, but that doesn’t mean enthusiasts should ignore drop-top classics when choosing something to park in their garage. They may not gain immediate motoring enjoyment, but squirreling one away until the sun shows its… more»
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21k Original Mile Survivor: 1966 Chevrolet Nova
It is fair to say that we have seen our share of Chevrolet Novas over more than a decade at Barn Finds. Most have been SS versions with a V8 under the hood, but this 1966 model blows in… more»
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Only Two Owners: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 350
The Chevelle Super Sport was one of the many hot cars of the 1960s. And – like the others – they lost some of their steam in the 1970s. First, the insurance industry figured out the risk of insuring… more»
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Rare Classic: 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster
Ford introduced the Third Generation Thunderbird in 1961 and immediately found itself with a styling winner. The car looked lower and more elegant than its predecessors, and sales were all that Ford could have hoped. The company released a… more»
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Canadian Poncho: 1958 Pontiac Parisienne
In the U.S. in 1958, the Chevrolet Impala debuted. That first year, it was limited to a special 2-door hardtop and convertible before becoming the leading Chevy in 1959. At GM of Canada, 1958 also brought the Pontiac Parisienne,… more»
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V-Twin Turbo: 1983 Honda CX650T
The 1980s, back when everything was turbocharged right down to your nose hair trimmer. The seller lists this 1983 Honda CX650T (T = Turbo, of course) as an XC650TC, which actually would have been a 1982 designation and this… more»
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Award Winner: 1935 Cadillac Town Cabriolet V-12
This is about as far away from a bread-and-butter classic Cadillac offering as it’s possible to get. Located here on eBay, near Portland, Oregon, it’s a senior trophy winner, a 1935 370-D Cadillac V-12 seven-passenger leather-back town cabriolet by… more»
