When you encounter a 1966 Dodge Coronet, you have to wonder how many of these things did Dodge kick out? They were everywhere years ago and are still frequently encountered today. I remember them in many applications but probably… more»
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Starter Vette! 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1967 Corvette convertible has been stored since 2009 and is described as a “starter Corvette” by the seller. I’m not sure if there is any such thing as a starter Corvette (maybe a beater C4?) but I know… more»
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V6 Power! 1977 Ford Pinto Wagon
Over the last week, we have covered a ’76 Chevrolet Vega and an ’80 Chevrolet Monza, a Vega replacement, and many have opined around the subject of the ill-fated Vega’s engine and what could have been done to ameliorate… more»
402 Big-Block V8! 1981 GMC Sierra 1500
The Sierra is GMC’s version of the Chevrolet Silverado full-size pick-up. From 1960-02, it was part of a line of trucks known as the C/K series (C=2-wheel drive, K=4-wheel drive). Their job was to compete against the Ford F-Series… more»
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Original 427 Tri-Power: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Not all classic cars are created equal. This fact is true when comparing one brand or model with another, but it can also be a reality when two vehicles carry the same model badge. Take this 1968 Corvette Convertible… more»
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350 Equipped: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad
Tri-Five Chevrolets are a classic market staple, and the right car can generate plenty of interest and a healthy market value. The Nomad has come into its own in recent years, and tidy examples are always a great find… more»
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Stored Since ’68: 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220SD
The Mercedes-Benz numbering logic for car names is known for confusing people. The 220 series of cars were built on the W180 chassis and have been informally dubbed “pontons” because of their unibody-type, pontoon-shaped styling of the 1950s. There… more»
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Garden Find: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe
While never having attained the popularity of the permanently collectible ’55-’57 Chevrolet, the previous generation, such as this 1951 Styline Deluxe, manages to make regular appearances on the webpages of Barn Finds. The lack of an original equipment V8… more»
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47K Mile: 1985 Chevy Camaro Z28
This 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is a unique color. It is said to be a rare special order W69 Rust Metallic. I don’t know why a car manufacturer would call a paint color “rust” but GM did a lot… more»
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Budget Ferrari: 1967 Fiat Dino Spider 2.0
In the world of sports cars, style and performance have traditionally been associated with certain marques, and those marques, in turn, come with a price. This exclusivity breeds comparisons, some legitimate, some less so. The Karmann Ghia was called… more»
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42,000 Original Miles: 1989 Lincoln Town Car Cartier Edition
When we hear “Lincoln Town Car,” I’ll bet most of us immediately picture some sort of late-model fleet vehicle – taxi, limousine, or government-issued. Generally speaking, nothing special, but with plenty of miles and eventually sold off. However, every… more»
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Rare And Beautiful: 1953 Volvo PV444
My guess is that this will go quickly. It’s a very rare 1953 Volvo 444, the first postwar model to arrive in the U.S., and it’s available here on craigslist in suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota for a very reasonable $4,600.
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Loads of Patina: 1958 Chevrolet Nomad
The original Nomad was a unique, 2-door sport wagon that Chevy built-in 1955-57 based on a 1954 Corvette show car. When the Chevrolets were redesigned for 1958, that concept was gone (due to low demand and high production costs)… more»
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Fastback Project! 1966 Ford Mustang
This 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback 2+2 in Tyler, Minnesota comes with no engine or transmission, but according to the seller it left the factory with a 289 cid (4.7L) V8 and “manual transmission,” presumably a three-speed. The listing here… more»
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Low mileage survivor: 1966 Oldsmobile Hearse/Ambulance
Although funeral directors would prefer that you call these vehicles a “funeral coach,” most people still call them a hearse. And we can thank the Brits across the pond for that name. It evolved over there from the word… more»
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Older Customization: 1975 Pontiac Catalina
The 1971-76 generation of full-size Pontiacs were some of the last of the really big cars at General Motors. The large B-bodied GM models would be downsized in 1977 to become more fuel-efficient as the automotive landscape had changed… more»
