When Pontiac introduced the GTO in 1964, company executives expected to sell approximately 5,000 units per year. Instead, more than 32,000 buyers lined up during the first outing, followed by 75,000 more in 1965. So, to say the mid-size… more»
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Restored 30 Years Ago: 1954 Mercury Monterey Woodie Wagon
Four years into the Fabulous Fifties decade, the once utilitarian station wagon was gaining popularity thanks in part to record numbers of babies born after World War II, the explosive growth of suburbs and the middle class, and the… more»
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43k-Mile Trophy Winner: 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ
After a significant downsizing of the Pontiac Grand Prix in 1978 to begin the car’s fifth generation of production, the exterior lost some of the sleek lines found on its predecessor and instead had more of a boxy look… more»
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True Barn Find: 1956 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan de Ville
The seller of this 1956 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan de Ville says this one is a true barn find, originally parked when the price of gasoline reached 50 cents per gallon! If I did my homework correctly, that would… more»
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53k Mile Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Sales of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo hit an all-time high in 1976, with more than 350,000 finding homes for this one-year model alone. With the popularity of the MC during the bicentennial era, it’s surprising how few I remember… more»
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No Reserve 4×4 Project: 1976 Ford Bronco
With the complex nature of most modern-day four-wheel-drive SUV offerings, it’s nice to step back in time when they weren’t so complicated, with the simplicity playing a large part in the appeal of this 1976 Ford Bronco. Introduced back… more»
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Affordable Cruiser: 1992 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
While the later years of the B-Body wagons flared up during the pandemic pricing surge, some normalcy has settled in on the earlier models that didn’t leave the factory with the powerful LT1 engine. Those examples have stayed pretty… more»
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Tiptronic Deal? 1995 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
The Porsche 993 is arguably one of the most sought-after versions of the classic 911. This has to do with a few reasons, some subjective and some not, but all valid. This was the last gasp of the classic… more»
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Survivor! 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The 1950s brought a renaissance of style to American automobiles. Design departments began to shed the look of the 1940s to adopt influences from cultural trends – most particularly aviation. Harley Earl surfed these trends with alacrity, introducing a… more»
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Almost Real? 1980 Lamborghini Countach
After writing up a Diablo kit car the other day, I found this Countach copy and now it’s the one I want! The seller claims it’s an exact copy dimensionally of the real deal. It sure looks good in… more»
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BF Auction: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is up for auction now on Barn Finds, located in Richmond, Texas. Showing 58,809 miles, this L48-powered car features a 4-speed automatic transmission and comes with a clean title. The seller states that it… more»
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Cheap 440-Powered Project: 1969 Chrysler 300
I’ve been keeping an eye on this 1969 Chrysler 300 for a few days since we first received the tip, and for $3,000, I’m a bit surprised that nobody has snatched this one yet. There will be some tasks… more»
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BF Auction: 1940 Ford Sedan De Luxe
The 1937-1940 Ford De Luxe line has long been a popular car for hot rodding, largely due to its exceptional styling and V8 engine. These days, finding an unmodified and solid example is rather difficult, most have either rusted… more»
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Factory 455? 1969 Buick Riviera
When we first got word of this 1969 Buick Riviera from Barn Finds reader Randy J., he was impressed enough to say to consider it gone when he gets there, and I can certainly understand his optimism. Personal luxury… more»
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Promising Project: 1961 Oldsmobile F85 Wagon
When it comes to gearhead thinking, it’s a sign of real maturity when someone comes to terms with the fact that they’ll never have time to complete a project, then decides to get whatever car they’re working on into… more»
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Bronze Beauty: 1965 Ford Thunderbird Special Landau
One look at this bronze beauty and you can see why that for ten consecutive years, Ford’s personal luxury automobile was still “Uniquely Thunderbird” as they advertised. There were competitors in 1965, primarily Buick’s beautiful Riviera, and some think… more»
