In 1960, Ford had the Falcon and Chevy the Corvair, but the latter was hardly conventional compared to the Blue Oval product. By 1962 Chevrolet was looking for a “regular” compact to compete and the Chevy II was born…. more»
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1 of 142? 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS 409
Chevy redesigned its cars in 1959 and the “bubbletop” sport coupe was born with thin roof pillars and more glass. That body style would continue into the next restyle in 1961, a new, 409 cubic inch V8 was introduced,… more»
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Sporty Survivor: 1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster
The Datsun Sports/Fairlady was a series of sports cars produced by Nissan in the 1960s. When they were imported to the U.S., they were known the 1500, 1600 and finally 2000 in recognition of the car’s engine displacement. The… more»
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Original Paint: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible
Chevrolet built a sizeable supply of SS 396 Chevelle’s for 1967, including some 3,307 convertibles. Most of them were equipped with the 350-horse version of the big-block motor (15% had the 375-hp engine). The SS 396 had been promoted… more»
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Well Optioned: 1976 Ford Bronco 302
The original owner of this 1976 Ford Bronco decided to equip the vehicle with a tasty selection of factory and dealer options. These would have made this a comfortable vehicle when it was new, and with the values of… more»
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31k Miles: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary
With the clock beginning to wind down on the 2nd Generation Pontiac Firebird, the 1979 model year marked the 10th Anniversary of the Trans Am derivative. That marked the perfect time for the company to produce something special, and… more»
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1.6k Miles? 1965 Morgan Plus 4
From 1950-69, British car builder Morgan Motor Co. produced a small sports car called the Morgan Plus 4. It initially used a 2088 cc Standard Vanguard engine featured hydraulic brake, a first for a Morgan product. Later that motor… more»
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Gnawed by Horses! 1956 Cadillac Series Sixty
Fans of American “heavy metal” draw near. The late 1950s and early 1960s saw some of the most interesting and excessive automobile designs of the ages. This 1956 Cadillac Series Sixty Special in Snohomish, Washington ranks as Cadillac’s flagship… more»
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BF Podcast: We Talk The Future of Classics & The Daimler SP250
We are back but in a new format! This week in our first ever video podcast, we discuss electric cars and the future of the hobby. We also talk about the Daimler SP250, an oddity that we have long… more»
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Garage Find: 1974 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
By the mid-70s, the U.S. auto industry was looking at change. Indifferent build quality seemed to plaque many brands and the cost of fuel was spiraling upward, causing owners to change their buying habits. Yet, this didn’t seem to… more»
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350/4-Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
I have probably developed a bit of a reputation here at Barn Finds for preferring my classic cars to be original and unmolested. The truth is that I am partial to a good custom build as long as a… more»
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Barn Find Racer: 1967 Barnard Formula 6
Usually, when one thinks of go-karts, memories drift back to the steel, open frame kart we had as kids, usually one with a motor appropriated from dad’s lawnmower. As to the origin of karting, that’s speculative though one source… more»
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No Reserve: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible
It isn’t clear how long this 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible has been sitting idle, but the amount of accumulated leaf litter and debris inside would suggest that it has been a while. The owner would like to see someone… more»
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250 V8 With Patina! 1959 Rambler Rebel Cross Country
American Motors seldom had reason to celebrate, but 1959 was one of those years when they could. Not only did they build more cars than at any other time in their history (386,400 units), but it was also the… more»
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This Looks Safe! 1948 Dodge Tanker
This rather unusual-looking open 1948 Dodge tank truck was reportedly a Shell Oil truck, and thus wore the bright yellow that’s showing beneath the current blue hue. It’s listed for sale here on craigslist and is located near Minneapolis,… more»
