Despite their futuristic appearance, the third-generation Thunderbirds (1961-63) weren’t the big sellers that Ford was hoping for. So, the personal luxury cars were designed for 1964 and the public responded favorably by purchasing 50% more automobiles than the year… more»
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Update – Utah Barn Find: 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Seville
UPDATE 01/09/2022: It seems that some owners are nothing if not persistent when it comes to the question of selling a classic car. That is the case with this 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Seville. This marks the third time this… more»
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No Reserve! 1967 Jaguar E-Type Fixed Head Coupe
If you were to compile a list of desirable British sports cars, the Jaguar E-Type would be close to the top of that list. It offered performance that was a match for anything produced by Ferrari at the time,… more»
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Rare Plum Mist Color: 1967 Pontiac GTO
Many consider that the Pontiac GTO started the muscle car movement of the 1960s, but there are other candidates to consider, like the 1950s Chrysler Letter-Series. Regardless, a ton of these autos were built before the craze waned in… more»
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Original 327: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
While values continue to climb, affordable driver-quality C3 Corvettes are still available in today’s classic market. This 1968 example is not perfect, but it is ready to be enjoyed by a new owner. It presents well and has undergone… more»
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Second Time Around: 1934 Packard Eight
We’re packin’ in the Packards here at Barn Finds. Last week we covered this 1948 Packard Eight and earlier in December we featured this similar 1948 Packard Eight. Today, we’re reviewing a different generation Packard in the form of… more»
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Sleeper Sedan: 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T
I don’t know if a person could call a car a sleeper if it’s in the brightest possible shade of red and has fancy aluminum wheels as this 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T has, but hey, it’s a four-door and… more»
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Almost a Bel Air: 1956 Chevrolet 210
Middle of the road. In between. Smack dab in the middle. In a sense, that’s sort of the role the 210 played for Chevrolet when it was introduced in 1953. The 210 was a step above Chevy’s entry-level 150… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS
The Chevrolet Impala was officially launched as a 1958 model year vehicle, although the first generation lasted for just that one year, and only 3 years later when the SS package first became available on the Impala in 1961… more»
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Storage Unit Find: 1972 Chevrolet Impala
The fifth generation of the Chevy Impala (1971-76) was the last for the really “big” cars, proportions-wise. They would be downsized (or is it better to say rightsized?) for 1977 to be more practical for fuel consumption. The 1972… more»
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426 Street Wedge! 1965 Dodge Coronet 500
Though obviously a work in progress, this 1965 Dodge Coronet 500 in Willoughby, Ohio certainly makes a statement just as it sits. Like prison tattoos, this hardtop wears its scars with pride. A half century’s use build character, and… more»
Hydra-Matic Transmission: 1956 Chevrolet 3800 Series
Chevrolet’s trucks were all-new for 1955, dubbed the Task-Force Series. Built through 1959, they replaced the Advanced Design Series and featured things like a wraparound windshield, a first for the truck industry. Built on the Stake portion of the… more»
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Prospector Dually: 1985 Dodge Ram 3500
This eBay seller has shown time and again for having a knack at turning up desirable project trucks, and oftentimes, slightly better than project-grade trucks. In fact, given the West Coast location, they are often daily driver-quality specimens and… more»
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429 V8 Survivor: 1969 Ford Galaxie XL GT
1960s muscle car mania wasn’t limited to just mid-size cars. You could buy a performance-oriented version of the full-size Galaxie 500 if you wanted, and it was called the XL GT. Your body style choices were limited to a… more»
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348 Tri-Power/4-Speed: 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS
The best word to describe this 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS is “stunning.” It isn’t just that it looks beautiful, but its gorgeous panels and paint hide a drivetrain that should offer enough performance to satisfy most enthusiasts. It is… more»
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Pick Your Color: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
Buying an unfinished project build can be fraught with perils. Sometimes it can be hard to know what you are getting yourself into, as a coating of primer can hide some pretty awful secrets beneath. That doesn’t appear to… more»
