By 1957, Bunkie Knudsen had spiffed up Pontiac, pitching the suspenders and rolling with the longer, lower, wider attitude that was taking root in Detroit – showboating was in! Technology, for the sake of product development and improvement, as… more»
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Monster V12! 1939 Seagrave Canopy Cab
Seagrave fire trucks exemplify the difference between a public service vehicle like a dump truck or garbage truck and a public safety vehicle. Lives depend on fire trucks arriving rapidly and flawlessly executing their purpose, such as pumping water… more»
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Muscle Truck: 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS Pickup
Some classic vehicles will develop a cult following because they feature svelte lines that are almost seductive. Others will command respect because they feature sophisticated drivetrains that are a triumph of technological innovation. The 1990 Chevrolet 454 SS Pickup… more»
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Sitting For 30 Years! 1967 Triumph TR4A
The sight of a classic British sports car left exposed to the elements is a sad one. It gets so much worse when it has occupied that spot for more than 30-years. When you consider that the entire production… more»
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64k Original Miles: 1954 Buick Century Hardtop
The 1950s was an era of unbridled optimism for the American economy, and the buying public was clamoring to park the latest and greatest automotive offerings in their driveways. It was a time when some of the most distinctive… more»
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16k Mile Survivor! 1959 Volkswagen Beetle
The person who buys this 1959 Volkswagen Beetle shouldn’t need to spend a dime on it beyond the purchase price. It appears that it has all been done for them, from the immaculate paint to the freshly retrimmed interior…. more»
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1 of 922: 1964 Chrysler Imperial Convertible
To help get a leg up on Cadillac and Lincoln, Chrysler redesigned their full-size luxury cars for 1964. They were very different styling-wise compared to what was offered before, thanks to designer Elwood Engel, who hired been hired away… more»
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350 Powered: 1973 Oldsmobile Omega
NOVA, also known as Nova, Omega, Ventura, and Apollo as all four GM divisions tried to get in on the X-car act that was the sole province, initially, of the Chevrolet Nova. For ’73, Oldsmobile tossed in its entry… more»
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The 2021 Trans Am Nationals In Dayton Ohio
For the past 35 years, Trans Am enthusiasts have been gathering in Dayton, Ohio to celebrate one of the best muscle cars ever produced. This year there were 493 Pontiac Trans Ams, Firebirds, and Formulas representing the complete history… more»
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Terrific Triumph! Low Mileage 1962 TR4
Prior to cruising Barn Finds, I couldn’t remember the last time that I encountered a Triumph TR4. Now I’m amazed at the number that turn up – they are well represented here! What’s so special about this 1962 example?… more»
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Fiberglass Rarity: 1956 La Dawri Conquest Project
La Dawri Coachcraft was a maker of fiberglass sports car bodies, including the Conquest (aka Cavalier). You could think of them as a kit car, but if you bought one, all you got was the body. The company began… more»
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Stately Survivor: 1934 Lincoln KB 7-Passenger Sedan
In 1934, FoMoCo had a very attractively styled lineup following a 1932 refresh, and Lincoln in particular benefited from the sweeping style thanks in part to longer body lines. Just take a look at this feature car, a 1934… more»
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390-Powered 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 Survivor
The Galaxie 500 was the mainstay of the Ford lineup for much of the 1960s. That is until the Mustang came along in 1965, but it targeted different buyers. Though the introduction of the luxury LTD (also in ’65)… more»
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UPDATE! Can You ID This Small 1948 Roadster?
UPDATE – When we posted this mystery roadster, we had no idea what the response would be like. Well, it turned out to be one of the most interesting comment threads we’ve had in a while. Some of you… more»
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454 Powered Dually: 1975 Chevrolet C30
I’ve written previously about how some classic vehicles have a sense of presence, but this 1975 Chevrolet C30 “Dually” probably takes that to the next level. It seamlessly combines spotless presentation with an almost imposing appearance, but its beauty… more»
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Turbo Luxury! 1985 Buick Riviera T-Type
Among ’80s Buicks, “T-Type” meant luxury combined with sportiness and usually (but not always) high-tech turbocharged power. Buick made just over 1000 Riviera T-Types in ’85, and this turbocharged 1985 Buick Riviera T-Type is one of them. The mostly-complete… more»
