The handwriting was on the wall for Studebaker in late 1963 when they ceased automobile production in the U.S. (South Bend, Indiana). For the next 2 ½ years, output was focused solely on operations in Hamilton, Ontario until Studebaker… more»
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24k-Mile One Owner: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass
In the early 1970s, General Motors felt that more passenger protection mandates were coming due to rollovers in accidents. If that were true it could mean the end of true hardtops and convertibles. So, in 1973, they introduced the… more»
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One-Owner Gold Package: 1989 Cadillac Eldorado
Having been silently and smoothly gliding across the roadways of the Arlington Heights, Illinois area to the tune of only around 1,700 miles a year over the last 36 years, this 1989 Cadillac Eldorado, which the seller says has… more»
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Full Size Performer? 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible
Before the advent of intermediates and Pony cars, full-sizers were how America rolled. Hopping them up, despite their size, was part of car culture. I enjoyed these big cars years ago, and still do today – and that’s the… more»
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One-Owner 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Convertible
With its one-year-only front end, one-year-only convertible, and one owner history, this 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix convertible in Decatur, Illinois distinguishes itself before you even twist the key. Furthermore, that twist prompts the full-sized drop-top to life and the… more»
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1948 Plymouth Special Deluxe Club Coupe
The first few years after World War II were an interesting time in the U.S. auto industry, to say nothing about other countries involved in that war. Auto production stopped early in the war and most manufacturers revamped pre-war… more»
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400-Equipped: 1974 Pontiac Firebird
There are countless reasons why a classic might hit the market, but the saddest is undoubtedly when its devoted owner passes away. That is the story behind this 1974 Pontiac Firebird, a car featuring an upgraded V8 under the… more»
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Owned 45 Years: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette LT1
If spotless originality is less important to you than slipping behind the wheel of a tidy driver, this 1962 Corvette is worth a close look. It presents well but isn’t perfect. The interior is impressive, and the upgraded small-block… more»
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The Outlaw Package: 1974 International Scout II
Back in the ’60s and ’70s, International was pretty smart in marketing its Scout line. Small SUVs like the Scout weren’t regularly restyled, so International released “Doll-Up” Scouts, special editions to keep people coming into showrooms. Dodge recently used… more»
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Snowbound Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger
This 1970 Dodge Challenger has been looking for someone to save it for at least 18 months. We last saw it in August 2023, but the surroundings and photographs have changed, leading us to believe it has been flipped… more»
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Rust-Free Original: 1989 Dodge Ramcharger 4×4
One-family-owned, 100% rust-free, and never been modified – other than getting a call from the Powerball Commission, those are some of my favorite things. We’ve seen a boatload of Ramchargers here on Barn Finds lately but this 1989 Dodge… more»
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One Year Wonder: 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air
The Chevrolet Bel Air was overshadowed from within during the 1958 model year. That was when the Impala was born as a special edition and then became the company’s product leader in 1959. The ‘58s are known for being… more»
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No Wallflower: 1973 De Tomaso Pantera
A wallflower is a person or object that blends seamlessly into the background in an attempt not to draw attention. It is doubtful that the term would ever describe this 1973 De Tomaso Pantera. These classics could turn heads… more»
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Overhauled Engine: 1972 Cessna 414
It seems there is no other content area that has enjoyed as much growth on the likes of YouTube as there has been with private pilots and accident reporting. Perhaps it’s just my content mix, but it seems every… more»
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1973 Chevrolet Caprice Sport Sedan 454 V8
Chevy’s Caprice was the company’s top-of-the-line “luxury” car. Plymouth had the Fury III and even more so, the VIP, and some other non-luxury brands that were known for making affordable vehicles were coming out with luxury models. This 40,000-mile… more»
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Highly Original: 1949 Hudson Commodore 4-Door Sedan
“The New Hudson. Now You’re Face To Face With Tomorrow!” That’s how Hudson described their radically restyled car in 1948 that set the automotive industry on its ear. As an old marketing and advertising guy, I get a kick… more»
