The venerable Chevrolet Nova, launched in 1962 as the Chevy II, was one of GM’s best sellers. It was redesigned for the fourth and final time in 1975, retaining its rear-wheel-drive platform. More than 334,000 copies were sold in… more»
American Classic Cars
Frame-Off Restoration: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The Malaise Era nearly killed the American muscle car because of emissions regulations and insurance concerns. The genre made a comeback in the 1980s, but most enthusiasts consider the brutal 1960s vehicles the best of the breed. This 1969… more»
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Rare Drop-Top: 1963 Imperial Crown Convertible
The Imperial badge first appeared on a Chrysler in 1926, but Chrysler made it a separate marque in 1955 to challenge Lincoln and Cadillac. The status quo remained for two decades, and this 1963 Imperial Crown Convertible is a… more»
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Special Order Paint: No Reserve 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Once, customers could walk into a showroom and order a car in a paint shade that wasn’t on that year’s color palette. That experience is now largely confined to prestige brands, but the first owner did just that with… more»
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Plucked Chicken Wagon: 1962 Plymouth Fury
The 1962 model year was when Plymouth downsized its full-size cars due to a competitive miscue. The resulting styling earned the automobiles the nickname “plucked chickens” from its own designer, Virgil Exner. Sales were down as a result, and… more»
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33k-Mile Driver: 1983 AMC Concord DL
American Motors refreshed its lineup in 1978, replacing the Hornet with the compact Concord. While the styling was renewed, it was essentially the same car, with roots dating back to 1970, when the Hornet replaced the aging American. The… more»
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Beautiful Reliable Driver: 1970 Buick Riviera
The second generation (’66-’70) of Buick’s famed Riviera is my favorite, except…the ’70 edition, and that’s what I have for your review today. Why, you ask? I’ll explain in a bit. That said, the condition of this Salem, Oregon… more»
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Rare Bird: 1967 Pontiac Firebird OHC Convertible!
Of the 82,560 Pontiac Firebirds produced in 1967, only 15,528 were convertibles, and of those, only 2,641 had the OHC 6-cylinder engine. This example, here on Craigslist, located in Londonderry, New Hampshire, is available now for $30,000. There is a… more»
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BF Auction: 1964 Ford Thunderbird
A classic doesn’t necessarily need to be rare, exotic, or brutally fast to be enjoyable. Sometimes you just want a big V8, air conditioning, power steering, plenty of chrome, and a cabin that feels like the designers drew inspiration… more»
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Budget Luxury: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham
When people think “luxury” in 70s American automobiles, they likely picture the usual suspects: Lincoln Continental, Cadillac Eldorado, perhaps even Buick’s Electra or Chrysler’s New Yorker. They may not, however, think of a mid-priced marque like Oldsmobile, and they… more»
Stored 57 Years: 1959 Edsel Ranger
Although the Edsel initially failed in the automotive market on a scale comparable to New Coke in the soda industry a quarter century later, the brand has been defunct long enough for many of its negatives to have been… more»
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Demo Hood? 1954 Ford Crestline Skyliner
If the listing images are accurate, this 1954 Ford Crestline is genuinely special. It is a Skyliner, an already rare classic. However, it appears to have one of Ford’s “Demo Hoods,” which raises the stakes considerably. It carries the… more»
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Rare War-Time Truck: 1942 Chevrolet Model BK
Thanks to a Barn Finds reader, I found myself hunting up Chevy trucks to feature. Oh, the usual plethora of C/K examples are salted all over the internet – you can find those for sale every day of the… more»
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Drive It Anywhere: 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
Some classics require work before they are ready for action, while others are “plug-and-play” propositions. This 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z falls into the second category, and the seller says they would drive it anywhere. That raises the possibility that… more»
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Time Capsule: 1986 Ford F-150 XL Camper Special
I typically avoid phrases like “time capsule” when describing classics because many enthusiasts believe such terms are overused. However, few terms describe this 1986 Ford F-150 XL Camper Special better. Its presentation is astonishing, and it is loaded wth… more»
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Cheap A-Code? 1965 Mustang Coupe
I’ve followed the Mustang market, particularly of 1965 and 1966 models, for years. For the longest time, you could get a coupe for fifteen grand, kind of a benchmark price for a restoration of decent quality. Fastbacks and convertibles… more»
